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SAV INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking property transfer against a private company with government-nominated directors, holding that writ jurisdiction is not maintainable in pure contractual disputes lacking public law elements.
Vikas v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to amend eligibility criteria and conduct the Common Assistant Accounts Officer (Civil) Examination to ensure employees with revised grade pay can compete for SAS Accountant posts.
Harijan Bhala Teja v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder by strangulation, holding that appellate courts may overturn perverse acquittals based on strong medical and circumstantial evidence.
BALRAM YADAV v. FULMANIYA YADAV
The Supreme Court held that Family Courts have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain suits seeking declarations regarding matrimonial status, including negative declarations, overruling the High Court's contrary view.
Ashok Kumar Giri v. Govt. of India
The Supreme Court held that reservation for persons with disabilities must be computed on cadre strength and not on notified vacancies, setting aside the High Court order and remanding the case for fresh consideration.
Nikhil Kumar v. Rupali Kumar
The Supreme Court waived the six-month statutory waiting period for divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, invoking Article 142 to dissolve the marriage immediately due to exceptional circumstances.
Naresh Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the applicant in a temple dispute case, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary given his cooperation and the minor nature of injuries.
Moscardini Giovanni Pietro Svo Moscardini Romeo v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a foreign national accused of possessing non-commercial quantity of charas under the NDPS Act, applying the parity principle and holding that Section 37 NDPS does not apply.
Raj Kumar @ Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict despite guidelines and administrative lapses, emphasizing discretion and the prisoner's right to maintain social ties during long incarceration.
Ajeet & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Om Prakash & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family property dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution.
Ankush Ghai v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Delhi Medicare Services Act after the parties amicably settled the dispute involving a compoundable offence.
GOVT OF NCT DELHI v. JAGDISH RANA & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of Central Government cadre restructuring benefits to District Court Lower Division Clerks to alleviate stagnation and ensure parity, dismissing GNCTD's appeal.
Ravi Chhabra @ Pawan v. State
The Delhi High Court reduced the appellants' conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, upheld destruction of evidence conviction, and sentenced them to the period already served.
Santosh Goyal v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner mother-in-law accused of dowry harassment and forced miscarriage, emphasizing her cooperation and age while reserving final fact-finding for the trial court.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Mumtaz Khanam
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence liability of UPSRTC in a fatal motor accident, disallowed future prospects addition for fixed salary employment, enhanced interest to 9%, and modified compensation accordingly.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Mumtaz Khanam
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence liability of UPSRTC in a fatal motor accident, disallowed future prospects for fixed salary income, enhanced interest rate, and modified compensation accordingly.
U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Babu Khan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by excluding future prospects for a fixed salary earner and adjusting the multiplier based on claimants' ages, reducing the compensation accordingly.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sheela
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by disallowing future prospects for a self-employed deceased, enhancing loss of estate and interest rate, and reducing total compensation accordingly.
Chandan Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pay parity for Assistant Sub-Inspectors (Shorthand Reporters) with Stenographers, holding that differences in qualifications and skills justify differential pay scales under the 6th Pay Commission.