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The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Bhuwan Chandra Since Deceased Thr Lrs
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award including 30% future prospects and 9% interest, clarifying salary components and interest principles in motor accident claims.
M/S H.A. Share and Brokers Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO, Ward 11 (1) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices and proceedings for AY 2015-16 issued after 1 April 2021, holding them barred by limitation under TOLA and in line with the Revenue's Supreme Court concession.
Yadav Ram v. Rajender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of the petition seeking recall of an order disposing of an eviction petition as settled, emphasizing the sanctity of compromise and rejecting frivolous challenges based on alleged fraud by counsel.
Kamla Devi v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that trial courts must allow examination of witnesses if their testimony is relevant, without pre-judging the evidence, and directed the trial court to permit the petitioner to examine a key hospital doctor in a negligence suit.
Prince Soorma & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that rejection of a regularization application without notice violates natural justice and directed the MCD to allow the petitioners to file a fresh application with due opportunity for rectification and hearing, restraining coercive action during pendency.
Giriraj Enterprises v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions against mere show cause notices are not maintainable and directed the petitioner to first raise objections before the authority, while ensuring procedural fairness and restraint on coercive action.
Sunita Sharma & Ors. v. Kanta Devi Thru Lrs & Ors.
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order excluding certain defendants from inheritance rights under the Hindu Succession Act, affirming that children of deceased sisters of the husband are not legal heirs when brothers and sisters survive.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that reopening income tax assessments beyond four years requires failure to disclose material facts and quashed reassessment notices issued on mere change of opinion without such failure.
Saravana Prasad v. Endemol India Private Limited
The Bombay High Court held that interim deposit and disclosure directions under arbitration can be imposed on an OPC but not on its sole shareholder personally, reaffirming the limited liability protection of OPCs under the Companies Act.
Baban Bhiva Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC based on reliable dying declarations and corroborative evidence despite minor inconsistencies and investigation lacunae.
Shashikant Shantaram Tavare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder conviction of the appellant, rejecting his defence of joint suicide, holding that the victim’s injuries were homicidal and the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S SHIV SHAKTI INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD v. PURSIYA JITENDER KUMAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction based on a clear jurisdiction clause conferring exclusive jurisdiction to Gandhidham courts, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Swastik Gases.
Anand Kaushal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical disqualification for CAPF recruitment, holding that concurrent medical board findings including specialist opinion are final and no re-examination is warranted based on an independent AIIMS report.
Jaswinder Singh Billa alias Billey Shah Malang v. Chander Mohini
The Delhi High Court held that interlocutory orders not finally disposing of a suit are not revisable under Section 115 CPC and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Seema Arora v. Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Revision petition under Section 115 CPC challenging interlocutory orders dismissing applications for additional documents is not maintainable as such orders do not finally dispose of the suit.
Krishan Das Choudhry v. Rajesh alias Raj Chaudhary & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against summary dismissal of the appellant's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a property dispute, emphasizing the need for full trial to establish validity of Sale Deed and Will.
Rachhpal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as withdrawn after the respondent granted the relief sought by the petitioner.
Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors. v. Rahul Shrotriya
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the unilateral cancellation of a government appointment without notice, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and proper procedure in rectifying selection errors.
Sultan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR alleging dowry harassment and cruelty, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences and do not warrant interference at the investigation stage.
Deepak v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the IPC and POCSO Act, affirming the statutory presumption of guilt and the sufficiency of corroborative evidence despite absence of forensic proof.