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Ashok Kumar v. District Judge Rohini
The Delhi High Court held that the Chamber Allotment Committee erred in narrowly interpreting 'primarily practicing' and directed allotment of a chamber to the appellant who fulfilled the eligibility criteria under the Chamber Allotment Rules.
Praleen Chopra v. Dr Joginder Bajaj
The Delhi High Court granted interim possession and directed deposit of disputed amounts to balance equities between parties in a collaboration agreement dispute over redevelopment property.
Allied Strips Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-15
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond four years under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that absence of failure to disclose material facts and prior examination of the issue in original assessment barred reopening.
WORLD BOOK COMPANY (P) LTD v. WORLD BOOK INC & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark "WORLD BOOK" or any deceptively similar mark, holding that such use infringed the respondents' registered trademark and caused likelihood of confusion.
Sujatha Ravi Kiran v. State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to transfer investigation to CBI and quash petitions to Delhi, directing Kerala police to continue investigation through a special team.
Rambraksh @ Jalim v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court set aside a murder conviction based solely on last seen evidence due to lack of corroborative proof and unexplained delay in lodging FIR.
Nidhi Kaim v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of medical entrance exam admissions due to large-scale malpractice, holding that natural justice need not apply in such exceptional cases and the State's executive power extends to such actions even without statutory notification.
Kulwinder Pal Singh and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that candidates in a select list do not have an indefeasible right to appointment once advertised vacancies are filled, and de-reservation of reserved posts is prohibited unless authorized, dismissing appeals seeking appointment against vacancies caused by non-joining.
JEEJA GHOSH v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that forcibly removing a disabled passenger from a flight violates fundamental rights and directed enforcement and enhancement of disability-friendly aviation regulations and compensation.
M/S SECURITY SHOPPE (INDIA) PVT LTD v. DIRECTOR GENERAL, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
The Delhi High Court held that a laboratory test report must come from a laboratory accredited in the relevant discipline to satisfy tender Trial Directives, rendering respondent No.3's bid non-compliant.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Sukh Shyam & Ors.
Delhi High Court modified compensation in a motor accident claim by excluding future prospects from income calculation and increasing interest, while upholding negligence and entitlement to damages.
Kishan Lal v. Kaushalya Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of an eviction petition before leave to defend was granted, dismissing the tenant's challenge as misconceived.
Manas Mandir v. Lajwanti
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of an eviction petition under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC to correct procedural defects in signing before trial commencement, holding such amendments do not change the case's nature and must be liberally permitted.
Jagdish Singh v. Rajesh Kalia
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal leave petitions following an amicable settlement reached through mediation and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.
Janki v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an accused’s right to compulsory bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. accrues upon expiry of the statutory period and is not extinguished by subsequent filing of the charge sheet, allowing bail to the petitioner despite delayed charge sheet submission.
Sunil @ Gyaneshwar v. State (Not of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a robbery and assault case, holding that the nature of accusations and medical evidence did not justify bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C.
BHUSHAN@LAMBU v. STATE
The High Court dismissed as withdrawn the bail applications of accused involved in multiple cases after petitioners chose not to pursue bail.
Dilshad v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
Bail was denied to the accused involved in a daylight robbery with strong victim identification and multiple similar offenses, underscoring that serious charges with credible evidence warrant continued judicial custody.
Manpreet @ Anshu v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution.
Roshan Lal & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement, mutual consent divorce, and withdrawal of complaints, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.