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Virender Sharma & Anr. v. Monica Bhardwaj & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Appellate Tribunal to make best efforts for expeditious disposal of the eviction appeal filed under the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.
Soni Gupta v. Gaurav Garg
The High Court held that the Trial Court has discretion to grant additional dates for cross-examination in divorce proceedings within a reasonable time frame and refused to grant extensions in advance.
Satyajeet Samanta & Anr. v. Shraddha Nanda & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow late amendment and additional documents in a suit, dismissing the defendants' petition for lack of sufficient cause and delay.
Simran Gill v. Jaiwant Gillalias Jaiwant S. Gill & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside probate granted on a Will, holding that revival of dismissed probate proceedings without notice was illegal and that probate obtained by concealing material facts and over property not owned by the testator must be revoked.
Sayan Ghosh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following mutual settlement and divorce by mutual consent.
Dilshad Hussain v. Pushpa Devi
The High Court held that an order dismissing a Section 311 CrPC application to summon records of a different case is interlocutory and not revisable, dismissing the petition seeking interference under inherent jurisdiction.
K.P.R. Nair v. Meenakshi Sardana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld revocation of probate granted for a Will due to non-impleadment of necessary legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, holding that such omission amounts to just cause under Section 263 ISA and that limitation runs from knowledge of the grant.
Rozy v. Sanjeev Bajaj
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner liberty to recall the order striking off her defense in a divorce proceeding and directed the Family Court to decide the matter on merits after hearing both parties.
Daisy Rajpal v. Sh Pukhraj Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order striking off the defence for non-filing of written statement within prescribed time and dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of applications to lead defence evidence and recall orders.
Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited v. Uber India Systems Private Limited and Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for temporary injunction against defendants' humorous advertisement, holding no prima facie case of trademark infringement or disparagement under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act and upholding defendants' right to free speech.
S C Gupta v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the constitutionality of reward guidelines for informers, holding the claim barred by constructive res judicata and affirming the discretionary nature of ex-gratia rewards.
Vishal Tiwari v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking suo motu contempt proceedings against a political leader for scandalizing remarks, emphasizing judicial restraint and protection of free speech while condemning hate speech.
Powergrid Corporation of India Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court upheld CERC and Appellate Tribunal orders denying additional capitalization claims for replacement of damaged transformers, holding such replacements fall under operation and maintenance and are covered by the appellant's self-insurance reserve.
Shubhkaran Singh v. Abhayraj Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the power to recall witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is exclusively vested in the court for clarification purposes and cannot be invoked by parties for re-examination or cross-examination, dismissing the petitioner's appeal against the High Court's rejection of such recall.
THE ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SMT. HONNAMMA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the insurer of an insured tractor is liable to pay compensation for death caused by an accident involving a trailer attached to the tractor, even if the trailer is not separately insured.
Maharani Bagh Co-operative House Building and Welfare Society Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal and demolition of unauthorized encroachments obstructing the Taimoor Nagar drain, denying stay and rehabilitation claims by occupants lacking legal title or eligibility under slum policies.
Lalit Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed enhanced security measures and considered online voting for the Shahdara Bar Association elections to ensure free, fair, and peaceful conduct amid security concerns.
RAMESH KUMAR JAIN v. BHARAT ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that limited judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act does not permit reappreciation of evidence or substitution of arbitrator's findings unless the award is patently illegal, and restored the arbitral award granting compensation on quantum meruit basis.
Vanashakti v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that de-notification of protected forest land for landfill without prior Central Government approval under the Forest Conservation Act is invalid, and such procedural safeguards cannot be bypassed by invoking the General Clauses Act.
M/s. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income-tax, City -II
The Bombay High Court allowed the appellant's appeal holding that expenses and write-offs related to a group company incurred for commercial expediency are deductible under the Income Tax Act, and the Assessing Officer cannot question the certified profit and loss account while computing book profits.