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Desh Deepak Tyagi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the appellate remand order and upholding the Trial Court's decree directing the MCD to mutate property in the appellant's name based on proved ownership and admissions.
State v. Nand Kumar @ Nandu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused for illegal possession of baby leopard skin due to lack of competent expert evidence and procedural lapses in seizure.
Ram Avtar v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Sections 107/151 CrPC for lack of public order apprehension and procedural violations, holding that the petitioners' fundamental rights were infringed by wrongful arrest and detention.
Sunil Kumar Jain v. Anita Jain
The Delhi High Court held that depression or past mental illness does not equate to legal unsoundness of mind, dismissing the petitioners' plea for medical examination of the complainant under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the substantial cause of action arose in Gujarat and that the situs of the office issuing notices in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction.
Rajesh v. Sunil Gangwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretionary refusal to grant a decree on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, emphasizing that admissions must be clear and unambiguous and that objections going to the root of the case preclude summary relief.
Manmohan Singh v. Mohd Basir & Anr
The High Court set aside an unreasoned order allowing impleadment without hearing and remanded the matter for a reasoned decision after hearing all parties.
Neha Arora v. Vishal Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance to a wife who voluntarily withdrew from her husband’s company without sufficient reason, while granting maintenance to their minor child, and affirmed the respondent’s income assessment at Rs. 11,000 per month.
Yogesh Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the cognizance and charge framing against the petitioner for employing child labour, ruling that the charge sheet was filed within limitation and procedural irregularities in investigation did not vitiate the trial.
Devi Sharan Tyagi v. Raju Malhotra
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that a court-recorded settlement extinguishes the original complaint and bars subsequent complaints on the same cause of action.
Rajpal v. GM Haryana Roadways, Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary orders terminating a bus conductor’s service due to procedural violations including failure to record reasons and reliance on past conduct without notice, emphasizing principles of natural justice in service law.
Anjulika v. GNCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an employee must produce a proper medical fitness certificate before reinstatement, and absence of such certification justifies withholding salary and benefits during the period of non-employment.
Harash Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious sexual assault and extortion case, holding that the arrest was lawful and bail would prejudice ongoing investigation and victim safety.
Prince Khan v. Pawan Kumar
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of the defendant's defense and acceptance of his written statement in a possession suit after an admission decree was passed based on a written statement not formally on record in the Commercial Court.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated v. Controller General of Patents, Design, Trademark and Geographical Indications
The Delhi High Court held that the date of grant of a patent is the date the Controller signs the grant order, rendering any Pre-Grant Opposition filed thereafter invalid and the Controller functus officio.
Sunita Kumari Jat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the respondents complied with the earlier order by passing a fresh transfer order in accordance with the petitioner’s preferences.
Meera Bai & Ors. v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that absence of eyewitnesses does not bar establishing rash and negligent driving if FIR and charge sheet exist, allowing the motor accident claim appeal.
Keshav S/O Laxman Rupnar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants of rape and abduction charges due to inconsistencies in the victims' testimony and lack of corroborative medical evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Pavul Yesu Dhasan v. The Registrar, State Human Rights Commission of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that refusal to register an FIR and abusive conduct by a police officer violate human rights under the Human Rights Act and Article 21, affirming compensation for the complainant.
KRISHNA KUMAR KEDIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Krishna Kumar Kedia for forgery and misappropriation of Bulk Bitumen but reduced his sentence considering his age and long litigation.