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Canara Bank Overseas Branch v. Archean Industries Private Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of Defendant No. 1 under a valid contract of guarantee and affirmed the third-party decree against the Bank for erroneous remittance, dismissing both appeals.
UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD v. SAYONA COLORS PVT. LTD
The Supreme Court repudiated a fraudulent fire insurance claim based on deliberate arson, setting aside the consumer commission's partial award and emphasizing that fraud vitiates all claims.
Sharla Bazliel v. Baldev Thakur
The Supreme Court held that an FIR alleging forgery and fraud cannot be quashed prematurely under Section 482 CrPC when forensic examination is pending, and directed continuation of investigation and trial.
Vishvjeet and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court granted bail and transferred the criminal proceedings against toll plaza employees to Delhi after condemning violent intimidation by Bar Association members that obstructed their right to legal representation and fair trial.
Jagwanti v. Manjeet Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging acquittal in assault and related offences, holding that the trial court rightly found material inconsistencies and lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt, and that revisional interference is limited and not warranted.
M/S Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Land Development Office and Ors.
The court upheld the discretionary decision of L&DO to re-allocate temporarily allotted land to the Supreme Court, dismissed the petitioners' challenge, and directed them to vacate the land while mandating reconsideration of alternate land allotment in compliance with safety norms.
M/S HOME AND SOUL INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S RAJ KRISHNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension of the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing completion of arbitration proceedings with joint party consent and sufficient cause.
Dr Vinod Kumari v. Sashastra Seema Bal
The Delhi High Court held that while the petitioner must complete one year at her transferred post, her compassionate transfer request for her child's education must be considered sympathetically thereafter.
Taurant Projects Ltd v. Gail India Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the arbitral tribunal’s rejection of additional evidence applications, holding that writ jurisdiction to interfere with arbitral orders is limited to exceptional cases and the appellant has an adequate remedy under the Arbitration Act.
Ashish Kumar & Ors. v. Capt Avinash Chander Malhotra
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit asserting rights over common property and restraining illegal construction is maintainable and not barred by municipal law.
Union of India & Anr. v. Major Kanika Sharma Army; Major Kanika Sharma Army v. SL-3179K LT COL CHATER SINGH (RETD.)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension to a superannuated army officer, holding that an unreasoned medical opinion of non-attributability does not rebut the presumption that the disability arose from military service.
Dr Mandeep Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disciplinary proceedings for alleged sexual misconduct, directing the Internal Complaints Committee to complete the enquiry within three months while leaving all contentions open for consideration.
Sushila Sharma v. Sunil Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition by permitting the respondent to deposit the decretal amount with interest within two days and allowed enforcement proceedings to continue pending appeal.
Shabana & Ors. v. Raj Pal Kheri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reasonably estimating the deceased's income and upheld the Tribunal's findings on dependents and evidence credibility.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Mrs Munni & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award in a motor accident claim, affirming negligence on preponderance of probabilities and awarding compensation for loss of future income based on diminished marketability of labour despite voluntary retirement.
Kanwarjeet Singh Batth v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the extradition of Kanwarjeet Singh Batth to the UK for murder trial, holding that the extradition request was valid, documents duly authenticated, and a prima facie case established under the Extradition Act, 1962.
Prem Prakash Shokeen v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Section 7(9) of the RTI Act does not authorize denial of information and set aside orders refusing disclosure of files related to the Svamitva Yojana Scheme, directing fresh disposal in accordance with law.
Pooja Khanna v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that mere pendency of a criminal case does not disqualify a person from issuance of a Notary Practice Certificate under the Notaries Act, 1952, and directed the respondent to reconsider the petitioner's application accordingly.
TPF GETINSA EUROESTUDIOS S L v. NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arising outside Delhi precludes entertaining the petition solely because the respondent's office is in Delhi.
Mitsui Kinzoku Components India Pvt. Ltd. v. Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging DSIR orders for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing that jurisdiction depends on the locus of cause of action, not merely the respondent’s location.