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Manoj v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an honourable acquittal after full trial precludes denial of appointment to a disciplined force based on prior criminal charges, setting aside the Screening Committee's rejection of the petitioner.
Father/Parokar Satish Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Another
The High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of discharge application and directed a mandatory inquiry under Section 329 Cr.P.C. with fresh psychiatric evaluation to determine the petitioner's mental capacity to stand trial.
Tarmohan Singh & Ors. v. Balwinder Singh Lamba & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld forfeiture of part payment due to default under a Mediated Settlement and allowed execution proceedings to recover the forfeited amount despite subsequent payment of the balance sum.
LYCA FINANCE LTD. v. STATE & ANR.
The court held that Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is not attracted if the cheque amount exceeds the actual outstanding liability, dismissing the complaint for cheque dishonour on that ground.
Priyanka Ohri v. Naman Jolly & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw a partition suit due to incomplete particulars on property possession and valuation, dismissing the suit with liberty to refile.
Parasrampuria Sunthetics Ltd. v. Union of India and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that export obligations under the EPCG scheme specified in US dollars must be fulfilled in that currency and cannot be discharged by exports in Deutsche Marks at rupee equivalent.
Hasin @ Chigu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of two appellants for robbery with grievous injuries based on consistent victim testimony, prompt FIR, medical evidence, and recovery of stolen property, dismissing their appeals.
Neeraj v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Neeraj by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case.
Hotel Leela Venture Limited v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that the doctrine of frustration does not apply to leases, affirmed that lease and supplemental agreements form a single contract, and set aside an arbitral award modifying minimum guaranteed royalty payments as patently illegal.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Gaurav Varshney & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory bar under Section 12(1B) of the SEBI Act against sponsoring collective investment schemes without registration applies from its insertion date, regardless of the later framing of regulations.
Raju Chand v. The Zonal Director Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
The Supreme Court enhanced monetary compensation awarded to a daily wage worker in lieu of reinstatement, recognizing loss of employer's confidence and long service.
Veerendra Kr. Gautam v. Karuna Nidhan Upadhyay
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of flawed selections for college Principals by the U.P. Higher Education Services Commission due to procedural irregularities and improper appointments, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory regulations and honest exercise of discretion.
Meera Mydeen v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder under Sections 302 read with 149 and 120B IPC, affirming the reliability of eyewitness testimony and rejecting defence challenges to belated witness examination and identification.
M/S. BHARAT FABRICATORS v. SPL. COURT UNDER A.P. LAND GRABBING
The Supreme Court upheld concurrent findings of title and possession against appellants who failed to participate in land grabbing proceedings and dismissed their appeal challenging procedural and substantive aspects.
Master Saad Bari v. Gyan Bharati School
The Delhi High Court restored a minor's school admission cancelled for alleged forged income certificate after verifying a valid certificate, emphasizing protection of the child's educational rights despite parental misdeeds.
Vikram Tiwari v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple criminal revision petitions filed by Vikram Tiwari as withdrawn following a compromise with the respondent.
B S NAGAR v. GOVT. OF NCI OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR involving Section 186 IPC, holding it lacks jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to quash such FIRs and dismissed for non-prosecution where applicable.
SRAVANTHI INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. GREENS POWER EQUIPMENT (CHINA) CO. LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the arbitration appointment petition as withdrawn, holding that the Supreme Court is the competent forum under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Raghubir Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail petitions as infructuous after the petitioners were arrested and taken into judicial custody.
Kishan Chand Sharma & Anr. v. Chet Ram Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Reference Court's award of compensation to recorded owners in possession under the Land Acquisition Act, refusing to reopen title disputes or invalidate a long-standing registered sale deed.