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Union Public Service Commission v. Angesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that disclosure of detailed marks in UPSC Civil Services Examination under the RTI Act is not automatic and must balance transparency with confidentiality and public interest, setting aside the High Court’s order directing such disclosure.
Sudarsana Rao Gadde v. Karuna Gadde
The Supreme Court granted divorce by mutual consent incorporating a custody settlement and restrained parties from fresh litigation without Court permission.
Sudarsana Rao Gadde v. Karuna Gadde
The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage by mutual consent under Section 10A of the Indian Divorce Act, incorporating the parties' settlement on custody and visitation, and disposed of all pending matrimonial litigations.
Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Nandini J. Shah
The Supreme Court held that the Appellate Officer under Section 9 of the Public Premises Act acts as a Civil Court judge, making Letters Patent Appeal against Single Judge's writ order not maintainable.
Sudha Shukla & Anr v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs registered between neighbors after an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure the ends of justice.
National Building Construction Corporation v. Suraj Lal Tiwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an allotment letter under DDA Rules creates sufficient title for recovery of possession and mesne profits against unauthorized occupants, dismissing compassionate pleas for illegal occupation.
Tata Communications Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to framing of title-related issues in land acquisition reference proceedings must first be addressed by the trial court under Order XIV Rule 5 CPC, and the appellate court will not interfere without such opportunity.
SOS Pharma v. SAS Pharmaceuticals
The Delhi High Court modified a permanent injunction against SOS Pharma, permitting use of a modified trade name 'Save Our Soul Pharma' to avoid confusion with SAS Pharmaceuticals' registered trademark.
LEE PHARMA LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition and file a delayed appeal before the Appellate Authority under the Foreign Trade Act, condoning the delay caused by prior proceedings, without expressing opinion on the merits.
Punnu v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a woman cannot be convicted for gang rape or its abetment, admitted prior statements under Section 299 CrPC against the accused, acquitted Saroj, and modified Punnu's conviction and sentence for rape and related offences.
Davender Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court set aside CISF termination order for suppression of a criminal case and remanded for reconsideration under Supreme Court guidelines, affirming its territorial jurisdiction.
Vikas v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for murder and robbery, affirming that the injured witness's credible testimony, corroborated by recovery of weapons and medical evidence, proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite minor contradictions.
Shri Sirajuddin v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is unpaid and possession not taken within five years, and subsequent purchasers have locus standi to claim such lapse.
Sunita Devi and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not tendered despite possession, entitling landowners to compensation under the new Act.
Satvir & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Collector
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation, granting the petitioners' declaration accordingly.
Green Facade Solutions Pvt Ltd v. Odeon Builders Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint in a commercial suit for recovery of payment due to vagueness, lack of material particulars, and absence of documentary evidence, holding that such plaints can be summarily dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Hari Om v. M/S. Balaji Mech-Tech Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the labor court’s finding that the petitioner absented himself unauthorizedly and was not illegally terminated by the employer.
Central Board of Direct Taxes v. Satya Narain Shukla
The Delhi High Court held that information from the Directorate General of Income Tax (Investigation) is excluded from RTI disclosure unless it pertains to corruption allegations, and verification exercises do not amount to investigations exempt under Section 8(1)(h).
Fauzia Siddiqui v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation and non-possession, and that a subsequent purchaser has locus standi to seek such declaration.
Madan Lal Wadhwa v. Gurpreet Kaur
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff is not obliged to implead government agencies or neighbours as parties in a civil suit when the cause of action is solely against the defendant, dismissing the petition for amendment of the plaint.