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Epiphany Hospitality Pvt Ltd v. The Commissioner Excise Entertainment and Luxury Tax Department Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a restaurant’s premises remain deemed registered under the Delhi Eating House Regulations during renewal pendency, restraining excise authorities from suspending liquor sales solely for non-renewal until a final decision is made.
Arvind Mishra v. The Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld police discretion to deny procession permission on security grounds but directed consideration of a limited route to balance public order with fundamental rights under Article 19.
Anil Kumar Aggarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a PMLA case due to prolonged trial delay, holding that constitutional right to liberty under Article 21 overrides stringent statutory bail conditions where trial is unlikely to conclude soon.
H.S. Oberoi Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Superior Glass Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted the defendant one final opportunity to complete evidence in a recovery suit despite earlier closure by the trial court, imposing costs for delay.
Ram Kishor Arora v. Rohit Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed recall of coercive measures against the petitioner under Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 upon his undertaking to appear physically before the NCDRC and comply with directions.
Resurgent Construction Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Strum Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an application for restoration of a dismissed Order VII Rule 10 CPC application can be considered on merits despite being moved under an incorrect provision, directing the trial court to decide it accordingly.
M/S PARSVNATH DEVELOPERS LTD v. M/S SKYLARK BUILDTECH LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a non-commercial suit due to non-supply of complete plaint and documents, emphasizing deciding cases on merits over technicalities.
CONCEPTUM LOGISTICS INDIA PVT LTD v. SAMRAJAYA GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICES
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for leave to defend a summary suit, holding that the defence of coercion was a belated, unsubstantiated claim lacking triable issues, entitling the plaintiff to summary judgment.
Vinod @ Binnu v. The State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
Bail was denied to the accused in a murder case where circumstantial evidence and forensic recovery of the weapon at the accused's instance established a strong prosecution case.
Saurabh v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a young accused in a mobile phone theft case where the prosecution did not raise serious objections and the location evidence was inconclusive.
Sagir v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed furlough to a long-term convict despite delayed surrender, emphasizing reformative principles and the prisoner's overall good conduct.
Mohd. Saalim Qureshi v. Ms. Naghma
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C. for failure to consider adultery allegations, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
Zhuhai Hansen Technology Co Ltd v. Aksh Optifibre Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent settlement agreement superseding original contracts extinguishes the arbitration clause therein, and thus refused to refer the dispute to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Vijender Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner’s representation against his transfer within three weeks and stayed the transfer pending such decision due to his son's serious medical condition.
Prabhjot Kaur v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of reservation for women in a government post as per the advertisement issued before roster amendments, holding that recruitment rules cannot be changed midway through the process.
R. Nagaraj v. Rajmani
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in remanding a second appeal for fresh trial on limitation without deciding the substantial question of law, restoring the dismissal of a suit barred by limitation.
NEHA ENTERPRISES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX
The Supreme Court held that input tax credit cannot be claimed on sales turnover exempt under section 7(c) of the Uttar Pradesh VAT Act, 2008, as prohibited by section 13(7), dismissing the dealer’s appeal.
EPC Constructions India Limited Through Its Liquidator - Abhijit Guhathakurta v. M/s Matix Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
The Supreme Court held that holders of cumulative redeemable preference shares are shareholders and not financial creditors under the IBC, and thus cannot initiate insolvency proceedings under Section 7.
Mrs Suvarna Vasant Bhise & Ors. v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the competent authority under the National Highways Act has no jurisdiction to decide apportionment disputes of compensation and set aside the illegal disbursement of compensation, directing referral to the civil court and recovery of the amount.
Nivritti Pandurang Nale v. Uttam Ganu Nale & Ors.
The court rejected the adoption claim due to lack of proof of essential adoption elements and held that the suit properties shall be equally partitioned among plaintiffs and defendant no. 2.