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Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pridhi Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application seeking premature release of compensation fixed deposits awarded for minor children and dependents, upholding the original payment modalities to protect their financial interests.
Ramzan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 323/392/509/427/34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Vijay Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Chetan Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a student who passed Class XI from a CBSE school is eligible for admission and examination in Class XII under CBSE Bye-Laws despite passing Class XII from another Board, quashing CBSE’s withholding of the petitioner’s result.
Rattan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as compensation was not paid, and the 2015 Ordinance proviso could not retrospectively affect vested rights.
HEJIAN SOLIDKEY PETROLEUM MACHINERY CO. LTD v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunctions against termination of an oil pipeline contract, holding that such contracts are not specifically enforceable and monetary compensation is an adequate remedy.
Madan Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to grant a personal hearing and pass a fresh reasoned order on the petitioner's pension revision claim, finding prior orders non-compliant with tribunal directions.
Union of India & Ors. v. Alstom India Limited
The Delhi High Court remanded the refund claim of Terminal Excise Duty paid on supplies under International Competitive Bidding to DGFT for fresh consideration in accordance with law, emphasizing proper exercise of statutory discretion.
Yakub Abdul Razak Memon v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that failure to follow mandatory procedural rules in deciding a Curative Petition violates Article 21, stayed the death warrant, and directed reconsideration of the petition.
V.K. Mishra & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry death under Section 304B IPC based on consistent evidence of cruelty soon before death, clarified the limited use of police statements under Section 161 CrPC, and modified sentences considering custodial period and age of accused.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Vapi v. M/s. Global Health Care Products
The Supreme Court upheld the classification of Close-Up Whitening as a dental cleaner under tariff sub-heading 3306.90, rejecting Revenue's claim that it was toothpaste under 3306.10, emphasizing adherence to Indian tariff entries over HSN Notes.
Shiv Prakash Katiyar v. Jawahar Lal University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order issuing notice without deciding any controversy is not a "judgment" under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, and thus the Letters Patent Appeal against such order is not maintainable.
Krishna v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape of a three-year-old child, rejecting the defence of false implication and alibi based on consistent victim testimony and corroborative medical evidence.
CIT v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on licensed hotel properties despite legal ownership vesting in NDMC and held that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable income.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on buildings constructed on licensed land despite NDMC's ownership, and held that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable receipts separate from business income.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on licensed hotel properties despite legal title vesting in NDMC and ruled that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable income.
Bhanushali Housing Cooperative Society Ltd. v. Mangilal
The Supreme Court held that a dispute arising from a single contract for sale of immovable property by non-members does not fall within Section 64 of the M.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and dismissed the appeal.
Eshwarappa v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder and destruction of evidence but set aside the dowry harassment conviction due to lack of credible evidence.
Shri Talukdar Singh v. Tata Engineering & Locomotive Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal for proven misconduct but enhanced the compensation awarded to the terminated employee from Rs. 1,00,000/- to Rs. 5,00,000/- considering the disproportionality of punishment and the employee's service.