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Sudhir Yadav & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted compensation to the dependants of a bona fide passenger who died after falling from a moving train, holding such death as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, 1989.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Pradeep Kumar @ Pradeep Yadav and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation and penalty awarded against the insurer under the Employees’ Compensation Act for the death of an employee in a motor accident, affirming insurer’s liability where additional premium was paid.
Rama Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that absence of a railway ticket and lack of evidence negated the deceased's status as a bona fide passenger, thereby absolving the Railways of liability for compensation.
Pawandeep Singh Suri and Anr v. Sushil Juneja and Anr
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's suo moto direction to amend pleadings without hearing parties and permitted filing of an application under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Sh. Sailesh Gupta v. Sh. Vikas Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's delayed list of witnesses to be taken on record in a possession suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, subject to payment of costs.
M S Golf International v. M/S KARSHIVNIK INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
The High Court held that even after striking off the defence, a defendant must be given notice and opportunity to oppose a plaintiff's application to place additional documents on record, setting aside the Trial Court's order for non-compliance with natural justice.
M/S CNR EXPORTS v. MOHD. QADEER PROP. OF M/S MEHTAB EXPORT HOUSE
The Delhi High Court upheld a Commercial Court decree for recovery of ₹3,73,383/- from a buyer who failed to prove return of allegedly defective goods or discharge of liability.
Manjit Singh @ Manjeet Singh @ Gulab Shera v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a taxi driver accused of cheating, emphasizing his limited role and lack of diligent police efforts to arrest the main accused proclaimed offender.
Randeep Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging sexual exploitation and blackmail, holding that issues of consent and marital status are to be decided at trial and not at the quashing stage.
Moirangthem Anand Singh v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s bail plea under stringent UAPA provisions, holding that a prima facie case of terrorist conspiracy was made out and the NIA had valid jurisdiction to arrest and investigate.
Vandana Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the closure of a public health project and held that contractual employees are not entitled to automatic regularization but may be considered for regular appointments with due age relaxation.
Mankind Pharma Limited v. Preet Kamal Grewal and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed Mankind Pharma's petition to remove the confusingly similar 'KINDPAN' trademark registered by respondent no.1, affirming protection of its well-known 'KIND' family of marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
DELHI TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD v. MUKESH SINGH & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to a disabled licensee for arbitrary termination of a kiosk license, emphasizing protections under the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act and parens patriae jurisdiction.
Mukesh Kumar v. National Power Training Institute and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interim recommendations by the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities under the 2016 Act are binding on authorities unless valid reasons for non-acceptance are communicated, and that service-related transfers may be stayed pending inquiry if rights of persons with disabilities are potentially infringed.
Sachdeva Land and Finance Pvt Ltd v. Ms Chahat Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of criminal proceedings against a former director who resigned prior to the issuance of dishonoured cheques, holding that liability under Section 141 of the NI Act requires responsibility at the time of the offence.
Manish v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 420 IPC, holding that mere breach of contract without dishonest intention at inception does not constitute cheating.
THE MANAGEMENT OF WORTH TRUST v. THE SECRETARY, WORTH TRUST WORKERS UNION
The Supreme Court held that a charitable trust engaged in commercial manufacturing activities is liable to pay statutory bonus to its factory workers under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, rejecting exemption claims under Section 32.
Vinay Aggarwal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that transfer of investigation to CBI under Section 482 CrPC is an extraordinary power to be exercised sparingly and set aside the High Court order directing CBI probe in a case of alleged impersonation and extortion.
Maukam Singh & Others v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants who, armed with deadly weapons, attacked the deceased and his family with premeditation, rejecting the defense of accidental injury.
Ashok Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing the statutory presumption of debt and modifying the sentence to impose only a fine considering the accused’s age.