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Sh. Gaurav Khattar v. Sh. Virender Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a summary decree for recovery of money on grounds of improper service and delay, holding that summons served on an adult family member was valid and the inordinate delay in filing the appeal was not condonable.
Suraj Kanojia v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a chargesheet filed without sanction under the Arms Act is not incomplete and does not entitle the accused to default bail under Section 187(3) of BNSS, dismissing the bail application in a serious firearm offence case.
R P Bajaj v. Shiela Kapur & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement that a suit for declaration of ownership and consequential injunction must be valued at market value for court fees, dismissing the petitioner's appeal against remand for correct valuation.
Ranjan Rattan Vadhera v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove the valid execution of the Will under Sections 68 and 69 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, as required for probate.
Tejinder Pal Singh Malhotra v. State of Delhi
Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail to company directors accused of fraudulent share transfer amid matrimonial dispute, emphasizing cooperation and documentary nature of investigation.
Kishan Kumar & Anr. v. Mohd. Yunus
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on bona fide requirement grounds, affirming landlord's ownership rights and rejecting tenants' challenges on ownership, non-joinder, and procedural grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Sanjeev Malhotra v. State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a 2008 unregistered Will and dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of probate, affirming the limited scope of probate proceedings to the genuineness and due execution of the Will.
Varun Tyagi v. Daffodil Software Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that post-termination non-compete and non-solicitation clauses restraining employment with a business associate are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act and set aside an injunction restraining the appellant from working with Digital India Corporation.
R.K. Jain v. Suraj Sunar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction lies where the defendant resides or cause of action arises, not where the plaintiff resides.
Ashwani Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a further binding medical examination for a CDS candidate declared unfit due to spinal condition, emphasizing consideration of authoritative medical opinions.
Rahil & Anr. v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder, holding that mere suspicion and inadmissible electronic evidence cannot overturn a well-reasoned acquittal absent proof beyond reasonable doubt.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shanta Baban Sutar; The State of Maharashtra v. Dattakumar Tukaram Kamble
The Bombay High Court upheld orders directing reinstatement of two long-serving employees terminated without due process, affirming their right to continuity of service despite initial temporary appointments.
Mangal Bhanudas Thombare v. Union of India
The High Court held that a fatal accident occurring while boarding a train, including attempts to save another passenger, constitutes an "untoward incident" under the Railways Act, entitling the deceased to compensation.
Rasiklal Mohanlal Gangani v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 420 IPC against the petitioner, holding that the allegations disclosed no prima facie offence and the dispute was essentially civil in nature.
Prem Shankar Raju v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for rape and penetrative sexual assault of a minor, affirming that consent of a minor is irrelevant and victim’s credible testimony supported by DNA evidence suffices for conviction.
Kishan Chand v. Bhagat Ram
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the respondent failed to establish unlawful dispossession under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Potanna Chinanna Abulkod v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner’s representation was disposed of, granting liberty to challenge the decision in accordance with law.
Star Deep Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging redevelopment by a co-operative housing society, holding that disputes over proportionate rights and redevelopment entitlements between lessor and lessee are civil matters beyond writ jurisdiction.
Ajit K. Dharia v. Mumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition by a tenant challenging an Occupancy Certificate and seeking possession, holding that such civil disputes must be resolved by civil courts and not under writ jurisdiction.
Surendra Shah v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to demolish illegal constructions lacking sanctioned plans, emphasizing strict enforcement of municipal laws and rejecting judicial regularization.