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Ishwar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in multiple narcotics cases, holding that confirmed commercial quantity recovery and absence of trial delay do not warrant bail.
M/S L-COMPS & IMPEX PVT. LTD. v. M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that delay in intimation and ambiguous FIR statements do not justify repudiation of a genuine insurance claim absent clear evidence of negligence or unsubstantiated loss.
Sahil Puri and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement through mediation and exercise of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Abhinav Batra v. Manvi Hora
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination of the respondent-wife in a divorce proceeding, emphasizing no further adjournments and the petitioner bearing the Commission's expenses.
Md Sajid v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for rash and negligent driving causing simple injuries based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.
IDBI TRUSTEESHIP SERVICES LIMITED v. MANISH JAIN & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that filing an application for rejection of plaint after the statutory period for filing the written statement has expired does not revive the right to file the written statement, and dismissed the appeal seeking to extend that right.
Mohandas Velukutty v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition applying the doctrine of forum conveniens, holding that the Kerala High Court is the appropriate forum to adjudicate the dispute involving the Karate India Organisation.
Vineet Singh v. Oriental Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for a minor with 95% permanent disability by applying minimum wages for skilled workers, future prospects, and appropriate multipliers, while increasing non-pecuniary damages.
WIRTGEN GMBH v. CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS, DESIGNS AND TRADEMARKS AND ORS
Delhi High Court set aside patent refusal order for lack of inventive step and indefiniteness due to procedural and analytical deficiencies, remanding for fresh examination with fair opportunity to applicant.
Girish Chhabra v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that acquisition lapsed due to non-initiation of fresh proceedings within extended time granted by the Supreme Court under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Toshar Kumar v. The Town Vending Committee (TVC) - NDMC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to decide the petitioner's representation for substitution in the Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, protecting his right to vend pending decision.
Steel Authority of India Limited v. Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on CENVAT credit, holding that the award was not perverse or patently illegal and that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Deepak Sharma and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the NGT must exercise its adjudicatory powers without abdication to committees and comply with natural justice, allowing the establishment of a petrol pump that met statutory guidelines.
District Magistrate and District Election Officer and Collector, Gwalior, M.P. v. National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that liability for accidents involving vehicles requisitioned by public authorities for official purposes lies with the requisitioning authority, not the vehicle's insurer.
M/S.LAMBA EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. M/S.DHIR GLOBAL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed a miscellaneous application seeking recall of a dismissed SLP on the basis of subsequent insolvency developments, affirming the non-justiciability of commercial decisions by the Committee of Creditors and the limited scope for reopening disposed matters.
Chaya & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
Reserved category candidates who qualify a main recruitment examination on merit are entitled to be considered in the open category despite availing relaxation in qualifying marks, unless expressly prohibited by recruitment rules.
Central Transmission Utility of India Limited v. Sumit Binani & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that appropriation of security deposits against pre-insolvency dues during the moratorium under the IBC is impermissible, affirming that such deposits remain the property of the corporate debtor until admitted through the insolvency resolution process.
State of Karnataka v. Santhosh Kumar C
The Supreme Court held that under the 1997 Rules, a vacancy arising from a selected candidate's non-joining cannot be filled by moving down the same select list and must be treated as a fresh vacancy to be filled by subsequent recruitment.
Madhuri Dnyaneshwar Khandeshe v. State of Maharashtra
The court upheld the Education Officer's order applying the 2023 Notification to determine seniority, holding that Suresh's seniority dates from his B.A. degree in 1996 due to retroactive application of amended MEPS Rules.
North Delhi Power Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside CIC orders declaring power and gas companies as public authorities under the RTI Act, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication on ownership, control, and substantial financing criteria.