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Pawan v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner charged with murder under Section 302 IPC, citing failure of the sole eyewitness to identify him and prolonged pre-trial detention.
Sudama Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act based on consistent child victim testimony corroborated by independent witnesses and medical evidence despite minor discrepancies.
Jacqueline Fernandez v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of PMLA proceedings against Jacqueline Fernandez, holding that prima facie material discloses offences under PMLA and that prosecution is maintainable despite her being a witness in the predicate offence.
Vasant Krushant Vanjare v. Municipal Corporation of the City of Pune
The Bombay High Court allowed the second appeal holding that urgent demolition notices waive the requirement of Section 487 notice and that long-standing tenantable repairs cannot be treated as illegal new construction under municipal law.
United India Insurance Company Limited v. Smt. Rukmini Deepak alias Dilip Kachare & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that compensation in motor accident claims can be enhanced in insurer's appeal without cross-appeal by claimants, death of owner does not bar claim survival, contributory negligence deduction must be reasoned, and insurer remains liable despite driver's fake license absent fundamental breach proof.
Shrikrishna Ramchandra Dharap v. Swaroop Surendranath Chopra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a decades-old handwritten insertion in a plaint prayer, holding no abuse of process or justification for interference under Order VI, Rule 16 CPC and Article 227.
Ravindra Eknath Kumavat v. M/s. Future Development Construction Company & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the existence of a valid arbitration agreement must be prima facie established under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act, and referred the parties, including non-signatories, to arbitration despite a disputed cancellation deed.
Vinodkumar Chetram Ganeriwala & Ors. v. Khushalchandra Lalitaprasad Poddar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 645-day delay in filing a review petition, holding that vague and unsupported reasons do not constitute sufficient cause under the Limitation Act.
M/S INDOJ CONSULTANT PVT. LTD. v. SHRI GOVIND MISHRA
The Delhi High Court allowed revision to grant possession to the landlord on admissions of tenancy and expiry of lease under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, setting aside the trial court's dismissal of summary judgment application.
Chaudhary Shareef Ahmad and Ors. v. Government of N.C.T of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions concerning internal disputes of the now-dissolved Delhi Waqf Board due to non-prosecution and mootness of the issues.
The Chairman, Staff Selection Commission v. Balvendra Kumar Nain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction to SSC to revisit recruitment results for Ex-Servicemen Special Category posts due to verification errors, emphasizing fairness over finality clauses.
Alcon Builders and Engineer Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's cost award under pre-amended Section 31(8) of the A&C Act need not contain explicit reasons if the rationale is implicit and reasonable, restoring the cost award set aside by the Single Judge.
Balkrishan Barnabas & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that promotions granted before the merger of posts must be ignored for ACP benefits, entitling petitioners to first ACP with retrospective effect.
Grinvo Private Limited and Ors. v. Micro Precession Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte injunction restraining use of a corporate name due to lack of pleadings and allowed the appellants to challenge the injunction under Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC.
Kunal Jain v. DY. Labour Commissioner & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld the order directing payment of wages and compensation, affirming the existence of an employer-employee relationship based on uncontroverted evidence.
Nirupati Charan Sahoo v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court directed the DG, ITBP to decide the petitioner's pending representation within two weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Gagandeep Kaur v. Rattandeep Singh Grover
The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging ownership of properties allegedly held benami cannot be summarily dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC when disputed factual issues and exceptions under the Benami Act exist, directing the suit to proceed to trial.
Bir Sen Rathi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court remanded the matter to the Tribunal to determine the rate of interest on retiral dues in accordance with the Full Bench’s decision while upholding the period for which interest is payable.
Gaurav Rajgaria v. Maruti Suzuki India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an employment contract with an express termination clause is determinable and not specifically enforceable, rejecting the plaintiff's suit for reinstatement and excessive damages for wrongful termination.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-7 v. M/S Thomson Press (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that capital gains addition under Section 50C cannot be made based on a circle rate increased after the date of a registered agreement to sell executed at the earlier rate.