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Tapan Choudhury v. Central Information Commission
The Delhi High Court held that shorthand note books of court stenographers are not records held by a public authority under the RTI Act and thus are not subject to disclosure.
Master Aarav Manchanda v. Venkteshwar Global School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category despite allegations of a forged income certificate, emphasizing protection of the child's right to education.
Anu Seth v. Sunil Seth
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's grant of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty, dismissing the wife's appeal and finding her allegations unsubstantiated and motivated to harass the husband and his family.
The Indian Singers Rights Association v. Night Fever Club & Lounge
The Delhi High Court held that a registered copyright society is entitled to restrain unauthorized public communication of performers' repertoire and claim rendition of accounts for royalties under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Inderjeet Singh Maggon v. Harash Suri
The High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to admit an undertaking as evidence under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in a cheque bounce case, dismissing the petition challenging the order.
Abhilasha Buildcon Private Limited v. Jupiter Township Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation between multiple Transferor Companies and a Transferee Company under the Companies Act, 1956, after statutory compliance and no objections from authorities.
Harmanprit Singh Sidhu v. Arcadia Shares & Stock Brokers Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act does not lie against an order condoning delay in re-filing a Section 34 petition, and dismissed the appeal as not maintainable.
RAM PRAKASH MITTAL & ANR v. UOI & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation within five years, granting relief to the landowners.
EUROCOUSTIC PRODUCTS LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a technical bid for failing to meet the 'similar work under single agreement' eligibility criterion, emphasizing limited judicial interference in tender evaluations absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
MONTECARLO LIMITED v. NTPC LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld NTPC's rejection of Montecarlo Limited's coal mining bid for failing to meet the specific qualifying requirements, dismissing the petition challenging the decision.
M/S JET AIRWAYS (INDIA) LTD. v. M/S DHANUKA LABORATORIES LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the respondent's claim for full value of goods lost in transit, holding that the carrier's liability is strict and limited liability under the Carriage by Air Act does not apply in cases of wilful misconduct.
Jaipal Singh Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that EDA service must be counted towards pension qualifying service and granted arrears limited to three years prior to the claim, emphasizing equal treatment of similarly situated employees under Article 14.
P N Sanyal v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of human trafficking after the victim did not oppose bail and no conclusive evidence of confinement was found.
Anup Singh Dahiya v. State Thr. C.B.I
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, ruling that errors in framing charges and sanction for prosecution did not prejudice the accused, who failed to satisfactorily explain disproportionate assets.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. VIVEK
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority’s appeals, affirming the time-bound right to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act and mandating return of possession if not initiated within one year.
State of U.P. v. Z.U. Ansari
The Supreme Court held that sanction for initiating disciplinary proceedings against a retired government servant under service rules framed under Article 309 must be granted by the Governor or his delegate under those rules, and cannot be substituted by sanction from a Minister under Rules of Business framed under Article 166.
Vilas v. Sumermal Mishrimal Bafna
The Supreme Court quashed a criminal contempt conviction against a police officer for breach of court assurance due to non-compliance with procedural requirements under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
STATE BANK OF PATIALA v. GENERAL SECRETARY, STAFF UNION
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a godown-keeper for gross negligence in permitting unauthorized removal and replacement of pledged goods, ruling that the Labour Court erred in reducing the punishment.
State (GNCT) of Delhi v. Sanjeev Sawhney
The Delhi High Court held that prima facie evidence including supplementary statements and financial records sufficed to frame charges against the accused, setting aside his discharge and directing trial to proceed.
Manoj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from attempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 IPC to voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 IPC and reduced the sentence accordingly.