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IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. SUNITA & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award relying on income tax returns to determine the deceased's income and dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging inclusion of alleged rental income.
Manisha Dhawan v. Mohammad Ali
The Delhi High Court allowed summary eviction based on admitted landlord-tenant relationship and termination of tenancy, while permitting trial on disputed construction expense claims.
Arvind Singla v. M/s Beetel Teletech Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to prove non-involvement and must face trial for cheque dishonour liability.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Akib
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal upholding the acquittal of the accused in a sexual offence case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and failure to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Aasheesh Kumar Paandey v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR No.140/2021, holding that the FIR was not manifestly frivolous or motivated by mala fide, and the matter requires trial to determine the truth.
T.V. Krishnan & Ors. v. M/S All Bank Finance Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that employees of a wholly owned subsidiary of a public sector bank are entitled to salary revisions granted to the parent bank, and writ jurisdiction is maintainable against the successor bank post-amalgamation.
SEITZ GMBH v. SIMRAN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the time spent prosecuting bona fide and diligent insolvency proceedings before the NCLT and NCLAT is excluded from limitation under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, allowing the plaintiff's suit to be held within time.
FIITJEE LTD. v. STATE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a petition seeking police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC in a dispute involving alleged cheating, holding that no prima facie cognizable offence was made out and police intervention was not necessary as the petitioner possessed relevant evidence.
Amanpreet Singh Malhotra v. Gagandeep Kaur Malhotra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the Family Court's order directing him to pay school fees and maintenance for his twin daughters, affirming the equitable apportionment of expenses based on the parties' circumstances.
Sachin Gaur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the permissibility of recording examination-in-chief by affidavit in domestic violence proceedings under the DV Act, dismissing the petition challenging the Metropolitan Magistrate's order allowing such evidence.
Union of India v. Lt Col Brijesh Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for hypertension, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless disproved by clear reasons from the medical board.
Harinder Kaur LR v. Jatinder Pal Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit for partition involving disputed title and agricultural land is maintainable and must proceed to trial.
Murugan v. The State
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction due to unreliable circumstantial evidence and unexplained procedural delays, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
G.V. Adhimoolam & Ors. v. Inspector of Police & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed a belated and vexatious FIR alleging cheating and intimidation, holding that the criminal law cannot be misused to settle civil disputes and abuse the process of law.
Kousik Das v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that in-service teachers employed as on 10th August 2017 who completed the 18-month D.El.Ed. diploma through NIOS before 31st March 2019 are valid diploma holders entitled to recruitment and promotion, overruling the High Court's exclusionary orders.
Sangita Sinha v. Bhawana Bhardwaj
The Supreme Court held that acceptance of refund of earnest money by the buyer during suit pendency amounts to cancellation of the Agreement to Sell, disentitling the buyer from specific performance, and set aside the decree in her favor.
Soumen Paul v. Shrabani Nayek
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for teacher recruitment must be assessed as on the last date for receipt of applications per valid recruitment notification, allowing candidates who completed qualifications after notification but before application deadline to participate.
A Rajendra v. Gonugunta Madhusudhan Rao & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals as barred by limitation under Section 61(2) of the IBC, holding that the limitation period starts from the date of pronouncement of the order and filing without certified copies is fatal.
Jogeswar Sahoo & Ors. v. The District Judge, Cuttack & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that recovery of excess financial benefits granted due to erroneous interpretation, without fraud and after retirement, is not justified if ordered without hearing, and set aside such recovery orders.
Mehta Jaising Construction v. Asst. Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the finding that a private trust constituted an Association of Persons, dismissing the appeal against disallowance of interest payments under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act.