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Rahul Tongaria v. NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a Section 307 IPC case on the ground of parity with co-accused already released on bail, emphasizing that bail refusal is an exception and detailed factual inquiry is not warranted at this stage.
Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Mahesh Kumar Gupta & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld a reprimand penalty against a Chartered Accountant for sending a threatening communication appended to a professional fee bill, constituting professional misconduct under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
Ramesh Chand Sharma & Anr. v. Vivek Gopi Nathan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by including medical expenses and increasing interest rate to 9% per annum, following Supreme Court precedent.
Kaledio Impex Private Limited v. Reliance Intercontinental Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for a Scheme of Amalgamation where all shareholders consented and no creditors existed.
A.K. WADHERA v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld its earlier order directing the petitioner to make a comprehensive representation on pension claims and the respondent Bank to decide it after hearing within a stipulated time.
Nirmal Daisy Tully v. Pushpa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim, awarding the entire enhanced amount to the blind mother of the deceased considering her financial dependency and medical condition.
Bharti Infotel Private Limited v. Bharti Enterprises (Holding) Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Bharti Infotel Private Limited and Bharti Enterprises (Holding) Private Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring procedural compliance and no objections.
B.H. Khawas v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a provisional appointment subject to caste verification does not attain finality and can be terminated if the caste claim is found invalid, dismissing the appeal of an employee terminated for not belonging to the Scheduled Tribe.
ANITA THAKUR v. GOVT. OF J & K
The Supreme Court held that while the State can use reasonable force to disperse violent protests, excessive police force violating fundamental rights warrants compensation payable by the State.
Y. Najithamol v. Soumya S.D.
The Supreme Court held that appointment of Gramin Dak Sevaks to the post of Postman is by direct recruitment, allowing OBC reservation and setting aside lower courts' contrary rulings.
Kala @ Chandrakala v. State through Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to unreliable extra-judicial confession and incomplete chain of circumstantial evidence, granting benefit of doubt.
NARAYANA PILLAI RAMANPILLAI & ANR v. SIVASANAKARA PILLAI THR.LRS & ORS
The Supreme Court disposed of a property partition dispute appeal by incorporating the parties' mediated settlement into the judgment.
Kalpana Nambiar; Krishnakumar Rajagopal Menon; Asha Sudarsh Menon v. Dr. Jayashree Balchandran Kurup
The Bombay High Court removed the executrix for gross misconduct and abuse of position, appointing a court administrator to manage and sell the disputed estate property.
Jitender Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging procedural orders under Sections 311 and 91 Cr.P.C. as infructuous after the petitioner was convicted by the Trial Court.
Mahesh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent Medical Board for candidates declared medically unfit due to tattoo and Deviated Nasal Septum, mandating reconsideration of their appointment if found fit.
M/S Gayatri Projects Ltd. v. Tecpro System Ltd. & Anr
The court held that an arbitration clause in a third-party contract is not incorporated by a 'back to back' clause without clear intent and granted interim injunction restraining encashment of bank guarantees due to the defendant's sick company status under SICA.
Abhishek Verma & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of petitioners accused of cheating and criminal breach of trust, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the serious nature of allegations.
Praveen Sakhuja v. S K Saxena and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of a Director of the Export Inspection Council, holding that the appointment complied with statutory recruitment rules and was not vitiated by alleged misrepresentations or procedural irregularities.
Dhyan Singh and Others v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, declaring the petitioners' acquisition awards lapsed.
RAMANDEEP & ORS v. UOI & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years, rejecting respondents' plea of stay order protection.