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M/S DEEPAK & CO. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners are not entitled to continue operating Railway stalls after license expiry and dismissed their writ petitions, affirming that expired contracts confer no right to extension under Article 14.
M/S HIGHWAY SERVICE STATION v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a higher court hearing an appeal meant for a lower court is a procedural irregularity not affecting jurisdiction, thus validating the appellate order and dismissing the petition challenging it.
Suresh Kumar Kalra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the In Situ Promotion Scheme approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to denial of promotion based on revised benchmarks and holding that substantial compliance with business rules suffices absent prejudice.
Narender Singh v. Ishwar Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to lack of direct contract and delayed action, awarding recovery of earnest money with interest to the plaintiff.
Amit Dahiya & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing interim recognition of distance education diplomas for promotion eligibility pending the Supreme Court's final decision on their validity.
Harsh Kakar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed revival of a seniority dispute OA for merits adjudication after the Supreme Court judgment was declined application by respondents, setting aside the dismissal of contempt proceedings.
Chanderjeet Kumar @ Kishan v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and entitled to release and benefits under the Juvenile Justice Act despite conviction for murder, emphasizing mandatory age inquiry and protection of juvenile rights at all stages.
RAM PRASAD & ORS v. MUSARRAT BEGUM
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that the landlord's ownership need not be absolute and the tenant failed to produce sufficient facts to obtain leave to defend.
Shiv Raj v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.
Satya Narayan Yadav v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of an employee on probation due to discriminatory treatment compared to similarly placed employees with longer absences and directed reconsideration of his case.
Apparel Export Promotion Council v. M/S Mahavir Internation Pvt Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that liability must be ascertained on the date of cheque presentation and permitting additional evidence to be led for a just decision.
Sunil Goel v. Lt. Governor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Section 6 declaration and held the Section 4 notification lapsed in land acquisition proceedings against the petitioners, following prior binding decisions.
Land & Building Department Through Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr. v. M/s Green Finance Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the Land & Building Department, allowing one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act, failing which possession must be returned to original owners.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. GREEN FINANCE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority’s appeals but granted one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act, failing which possession must be returned to original owners.
International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that licenses granted to sound recording producers include the right to communicate the work publicly without separate licenses from lyricists or composers, upholding the Delhi High Court's interim order and clarifying the interplay of copyrights under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Principal Secretary, Government of Karnataka v. Ragini Narayan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Trust Deed amendment and the nomination of the plaintiff as Donor Trustee, dismissing the Government's appeal to appoint another trustee.
Gyani Chand v. State of A.P.
The Supreme Court held that absence of willful breach and physical impossibility to produce documents destroyed by natural calamity negates contempt liability and set aside the appellant's contempt conviction.
Madhu Pamnani & Ors. v. Neeraj Pamnani
The Delhi High Court held that Family Courts have jurisdiction to modify visitation rights orders upon changed circumstances, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and restoring the appellant's application to facilitate better access between father and children.
Ramjilal Chauhan & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties at the Mediation Centre.
Soma Enterprise Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit concerning a bank guarantee at an early stage on the plaintiff's request, directing partial refund of court fees, while preserving the plaintiff's right to seek future remedies.