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Lt Col Badal Chandra Roy Retd v. Union of India & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking disability pension on the ground that jurisdiction lies with the Armed Forces Tribunal and permitted the petitioner to file the claim there.
JAMMU & KASHMIR ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION AGENCY v. M/S SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claim for liquidated damages on the ground that the clause was penal and not a genuine pre-estimate of damages, and that unilateral adjustment without arbitral adjudication was impermissible.
Jitender Dixit @ Bantu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner under MCOCA, emphasizing the constitutional right to a speedy trial and diluting stringent statutory bail conditions due to prolonged pre-trial detention.
Dura-Line India Pvt Ltd v. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a patent for a non-metallic pipe with a co-extruded tracer cable and held that the defendant infringed the patent and registered design.
Mrs X v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to direct FIR registration where alternate efficacious remedies exist, and dismissed the petition seeking mandamus against the petitioner’s husband for circulating personal pictures.
Mohd Saif @ Saif Qureshi & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376(2)(n), 417, and 506 IPC after the parties married and the prosecutrix withdrew prosecution, emphasizing the welfare of their minor child.
Deepak Rawat v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a vague parole rejection order for lack of specific reasons and remanded the matter for a fresh reasoned decision.
Monika Tiwari and Anr v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed recording of petitioners' statements via video conferencing under Section 164 CrPC to protect their lives and directed local police protection.
Sandeep v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a theft case subject to conditions of cooperation with investigation and furnishing bond.
Sh Ravinder Janghu Alias John v. The State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied in a criminal case involving alleged cheating and unlawful sale of government-owned property where the accused lacked lawful title and failed to pay the balance amount.
Dinesh Sehgal v. Sarabjit Singh Chadha
The Delhi High Court upheld the contempt conviction and six-month sentence against an appellant for wilful breach of court-ordered payment undertakings, emphasizing the sanctity of judicial orders and undertakings.
Himalayan Flora and Aromas Pvt. Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's discretionary refusal to extend advertisement contracts beyond three years, emphasizing strict contract interpretation and judicial restraint in administrative decisions.
Inder Raj Sahni v. Neha Herbals Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Plaintiffs' registered trademark 'NEHA' rights and continuous use since 1992, rejecting the Defendant's prior use claim and regulatory non-compliance challenge, thereby affirming infringement and passing off claims.
N JWO Ram Phal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal’s refusal to grant interim relief against the discharge of an Airman, holding no right to extension exists absent statutory provision and a disqualifying red entry in service record.
Mr. Chandra Shekhar Yadav et al. v. Union of India through Secretary Ministry of Defence & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the Armed Forces Tribunal is not bound by the order vacating the stay and directed it to consider the petitioners' matters expeditiously with all contentions open.
Shivappa Reddy v. S. Srinivasan
The Supreme Court held that a partner cannot escape liability under Section 138 NI Act without complying with statutory retirement procedures under the Indian Partnership Act and set aside the High Court's quashing of proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.
State of Lokayuktha Police v. C B Nagaraj
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of a public servant accused of accepting a bribe, holding that demand must be proved beyond reasonable doubt before the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act applies.
Shaurabh Kumar Tripathi v. Vidhi Rawal
The Supreme Court held that High Courts can exercise inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to quash proceedings under Section 12(1) of the DV Act, 2005, but must do so cautiously to prevent abuse of process without defeating the Act's protective purpose.
M/s Patanjali Foods Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that encashment of bank guarantees furnished as security does not amount to payment of customs duty, rendering the doctrine of unjust enrichment inapplicable and directing refund of amounts unlawfully retained by the Department.
In Re: Refixation of Pension Considering Service Period in District Judiciary and High Court v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that pension for retired High Court Judges must include service as District Judges, disallowing discrimination based on source of appointment or break-in service, thereby upholding judicial independence and equality under the Constitution.