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Naresh Kumar Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that enhancement of disciplinary punishment after the original penalty period expired is impermissible and quashed the order removing the petitioner from service.
SMS Limited v. Oil & Natural Gas Limited
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional bank guarantees are invocable on demand and refused to grant pre-arbitral injunction restraining ONGC from invoking bank guarantees furnished by SMS for liquidated damages.
M/S Mukti Credits Pvt. Ltd. v. Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court restrained the respondent from encashing the bank guarantee pending final adjudication of arbitral award objections, directing its return to the petitioner as the net amount payable was in the petitioner’s favor.
Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited v. UEM India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the existence of an arbitration agreement prima facie requires arbitration, leaving jurisdictional disputes for the arbitrator to decide.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Shrikant Dhondu Suttar & Ors.
The High Court held that primary school teachers are not eligible for the limited departmental competitive examination for Deputy Education Officer recruitment under the 2016 Rules and 2014 Amendment, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
Neha Gupta v. State of Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court dismissed bail cancellation petition and modified charge from Section 308 IPC to Section 323 IPC based on medical evidence of superficial injury.
DR. AMARAGOUDA L PATIL v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court quashed the appointment of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy for non-compliance with mandatory statutory eligibility criteria and procedural irregularities, emphasizing strict adherence to qualifications and limited but necessary judicial review.
Ritika Prasad v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court directed the university to issue educational degrees reflecting both parents' names, affirming gender equality and compliance with the UGC circular mandating inclusion of mothers' names on academic certificates.
State of U.P. & Anr. v. Anand Kumar Yadav & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory minimum qualifications for teachers under the RTE Act, quashing Uttar Pradesh's attempt to regularize unqualified Shiksha Mitras as teachers.
State of U.P. & Anr. v. Anand Kumar Yadav & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of Uttar Pradesh's attempt to regularize unqualified Shiksha Mitras as teachers, affirming the mandatory statutory qualifications under the RTE Act and limiting relaxation powers to the Central Government.
Gobind Ram Arora & Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no possession or compensation occurs within five years before the 2013 Act, even for subsequent purchasers.
Rajiv Chhikara v. Sandhya Mathur
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, holding that unilateral withdrawal of mutual consent after settlement and an apology letter admitting cruelty justified dissolution of marriage.
State Bank of India v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacked jurisdiction to recommend reconsideration of a finalized compulsory retirement penalty, allowing the Bank's writ petition challenging the Commission's order.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Ravi Sejwal & Anr
The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt through circumstantial evidence and procedural lapses.
Amar Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court overturned murder convictions based on sole eye witness testimony found to be unnatural and unreliable, emphasizing the need for credible corroboration and consistency with medical evidence.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Shonkh Technologies International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the Consortium Agreement for smart card vehicle registrations was valid till 2017, termination without a proper cure notice was invalid, and awarded damages to the respondents for unlawful termination.
School Management of G D Salwan School v. Directorate of Education and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Directorate of Education's order granting a Physical Education Teacher the higher pay scale and arrears, rejecting the school's belated challenge on qualification grounds.
Prof. Ajay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and investigation must proceed, emphasizing judicial restraint in interfering with ongoing criminal proceedings.
RAM CHANDER v. GNCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.