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Tarsem Lal Bajaj v. Smt Deepa Garg & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to reject belatedly filed WhatsApp chat transcripts in a civil suit, dismissing the petition challenging the order under Article 227.
M S Deepak and Co v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of awarding a catering contract to respondent no.2 despite post-bid rectification of the Integrity Pact and non-disclosure of criminal cases beyond three years, emphasizing deference to tender authority's interpretation and procedural fairness.
Karanjeet Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish the requisite proximate link between alleged cruelty and death under Section 304B IPC.
Vaibhav Yadav v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a large-scale NDPS case, holding that prolonged detention without trial violates Article 21 and prevails over stringent NDPS bail conditions.
Manu Wahdwa @ Mohit v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to an accused in a large-scale cheating case involving inducement in the name of a religious preacher due to non-repayment, absconding, and need for custodial interrogation.
Mohsin @ Total v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case due to prima facie weak prosecution evidence and inherent improbabilities in the case.
NICE (SOCIETY) TRUST v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to cancel bail, holding that minor procedural lapses without misuse of liberty do not justify bail cancellation.
Subhash Bhati v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a large ganja trafficking case, holding that substantial financial evidence and recovery negate entitlement to bail under the NDPS Act.
Dr Sanjay Wadhawan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed release of a 15-year-old seized vehicle upon compliance with prescribed guidelines and payment of penalties, emphasizing adherence to conditions restricting its use in public places.
M/S JAY COLOUR COMPANY v. M/S SURENDER KUMAR JAIN
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to summon a GST Department official as a witness despite delay, since the respondent had no objection, emphasizing one effective opportunity to avoid trial delay.
Railtel Corporation of India Limited v. Primatel Fibcom Limited
The Delhi High Court held that where arbitral proceedings have commenced and disputes are known, a separate Section 21 notice is not mandatory for counter claims, allowing appointment of an independent arbitrator to adjudicate the Petitioner’s claims.
Mr. Ashwani Sharma v. Lalit Mohan & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. is mandatory for prosecuting public servants acting within or in reasonable nexus to their official duties, and non-response to sanction applications does not amount to deemed sanction.
RAMANUJ KUMAR v. PRIYANKA
The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown under Article 142 and granted visitation rights to the mother despite no formal custody petition.
Chellammal and Another v. State
The Supreme Court held that courts must mandatorily consider probation under the Probation of Offenders Act for offences punishable with imprisonment less than life, remanding the case for reconsideration of probation despite upholding convictions under Section 498A IPC.
KANCHHU v. PRAKASH CHAND
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order recalling dismissal of a writ petition and setting aside an ex parte decree, holding that the High Court erred in reappraising merits without proper consideration of sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 13 CPC.
Kamineni Hospitals v. Peddi Narayana Swami
The Supreme Court upheld medical negligence liability against a hospital and doctor, affirming compensation but reducing the hospital's share to Rs. 10 lakhs plus interest.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ramesh Chander Diwan
The Supreme Court held that a public servant on deputation remains entitled to protection under Section 197 CrPC requiring prior sanction for prosecution, and absence of such sanction mandates discharge from IPC offences.
In Re: Compensation Amounts Deposited v. Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and Labour Courts
The Supreme Court issued directions to ensure proper disbursement of unclaimed compensation amounts under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 by mandating procedural safeguards and coordinated efforts until State Governments frame formal rules.
Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a burn murder case due to non-compliance with Section 313 CrPC and unreliable evidence, emphasizing the necessity of putting material evidence to the accused and careful scrutiny of minor witness testimony.
M/S J N REAL ESTATE v. SHAILENDRA PRADHAN & ORS
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's order impleading a bona fide purchaser as a proper party in a suit for specific performance, holding that the genuineness of transactions must be examined at trial and not at impleadment stage.