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Mahender Singh Dhakad v. Shruti Rathore
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting interim maintenance to the legally wedded wife, ruling that the husband's financial obligations to a live-in partner do not absolve him from maintaining his wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
University of Delhi v. Dr. Ravindra Narayan Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the University of Delhi's appeal, holding that the respondent's entire service from initial temporary appointment counts for pension under the Old Pension Scheme, excluding applicability of the New Pension Scheme.
Rabobank v. State Bank of Hyderabad
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 115 CPC challenging territorial jurisdiction in a commercial dispute, holding that such disputes must be governed by the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
TAPI PRESTRESSED PRODUCTS LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders due to non-communication of show cause notices on the GST portal, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of the impugned notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.
VERTO BIZSERV v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic ex-parte GST adjudication order for violation of natural justice and granted the petitioner an opportunity to be heard, leaving the validity of extension notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.
Mohit Bhunsali v. Intec Capital Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recalled bailable warrants issued in execution proceedings pending consideration of an application invoking the statutory moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, emphasizing procedural fairness.
Hardesh Kumar Arora v. Praveen Kumar Chhabra
The High Court held that a suit combining commercial and non-commercial causes of action cannot be summarily dismissed for misjoinder at the initial stage and directed the Trial Court to decide the issue at final judgment.
TDI Infrastructure Limited v. Bikramjit Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Article 227 lies with the High Court where the cause of action arises and allowed withdrawal of petition with liberty to file in the correct jurisdiction.
M/S TDI INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED v. ANANT BIR SINGH & ORS
Delhi High Court held it lacks jurisdiction under Article 227 to entertain a petition against NCDRC orders when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, permitting withdrawal with liberty to approach the correct High Court.
Dr. Anjali Raizada & Anr. v. Aliya Alias Ali Hussain & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a petition under Article 227 against NCDRC orders if the cause of action arose outside Delhi, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the correct High Court.
Kukreja and Anr. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against appellants in a contractual payment dispute, holding that the allegations disclosed only a civil dispute and criminal law was misused.
Noble Resources and Trading India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that crude degummed soyabean oil is a manufactured product distinct from agricultural produce and that an administrative circular cannot restrict the scope of a statutory customs duty exemption notification, thereby entitling the appellant to duty exemption under the DFCE scheme.
Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B Narnaware
The Supreme Court upheld a contractual clause requiring a minimum three-year service and liquidated damages for premature resignation, ruling it neither a restraint of trade nor opposed to public policy.
Tukesh Singh & Ors. v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants due to failure of eyewitnesses to identify accused in court and material contradictions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification for conviction.
M/S HARCHARAN DASS GUPTA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the MSMED Act overrides arbitration agreements and the Arbitration Act, empowering the Facilitation Council to conduct arbitration irrespective of the contractual seat, restoring arbitration proceedings before the Delhi Arbitration Centre.
Brig Sandeep Chaudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that biased and concealed adverse ratings in confidential reports must be expunged and directed reconsideration of promotion, granting relief to a decorated army officer denied promotion due to mala fide assessments.
The State of Telangana & Ors. v. Dr. Pasupuleti Nirmala Hanumantha Rao Charitable Trust
The Supreme Court held that State land allotment under a statutory scheme with conditions is not a sale, and such conditions including resumption rights are valid and not void under Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act.
HP Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Brua Hydrowatt Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that only the party to the Connection Agreement, BHP Ltd, is liable for the entire Bay charges, rejecting the Appellate Tribunal's decision to absolve it of full liability due to absence of privity of contract with other generating companies.
LAL MOHD. & ANR. v. STATE OF U.P. & ORS.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under the UP Gangsters Act for lack of evidence of organized gang activity, holding that mere participation in a single violent protest does not satisfy the Act's requirements and that the FIR was a mala fide abuse of process.
Neelu Malhotra v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed 35-year-old criminal proceedings against the petitioner on grounds of inordinate delay violating the right to speedy trial and settlement of the underlying civil dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.