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Rana Pratap Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed parole for a life convict with no pending trial, imposing strict conditions to balance social ties and public safety.
DQS Certification India Pvt. Ltd. v. ISACA Inc.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the License Agreement confers jurisdiction on US courts, precluding Indian courts from entertaining the suit.
M/S Dewan Chand v. The Chairman Cum Managing Director and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional withdrawal of a prior Section 11 petition without liberty bars filing a subsequent petition on the same cause of action, dismissing the third arbitration appointment petition filed by the petitioner.
CARS 24 SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. DNA ARCHITECTS
The High Court declined to interfere with the trial court's ongoing hearing on condonation of delay in filing an objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that such matters are within the trial court's discretion.
Pawan Kumar Rastogi & Anr. v. Manju Rastogi
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to strictly follow CPC procedural rules for admitting additional documents and sequencing of applications in a suit for mandatory injunction.
S Nagamony v. M/S Axis Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Article 227 lies with the High Court where the cause of action arises and allowed withdrawal of the petition with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.
Naveen Chikara & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners in a probate case to place certified copies of an earlier Will and Power of Attorney on record at the final stage, restricting forensic or witness examination.
Chandan Bhatia v. Satish Singhal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order striking off the petitioner’s defense without a fresh show cause notice, as per prior directions, and dismissed the petition under Article 227.
Sombir v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file a fresh petition including additional challenges arising after the original filing.
Yadwinder Singh v. Lakhi Alias Lakhwinder Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts may summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC based on strong evidence recorded during trial, even before cross-examination, and set aside the High Court's order quashing such summons.
Gajendra Singh v. Reena Balmiki
The Supreme Court granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage after 17 years of separation and awarded Rs. 40 lakhs as permanent alimony to the wife under its Article 142 powers.
Rekha Sharad Ushir v. Saptashrungi Mahila Nagari Sahkari Patsansta Ltd.
The Supreme Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act due to suppression of material documents by the complainant, holding it an abuse of process and emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to scrutinize complaints before issuing process.
Nagpur Housing and Area Development Board (A MHADA Unit) v. Manohar Burde
The Supreme Court restored the NCDRC's award of 9% interest on delayed possession refund, reduced compensation, and set aside the High Court's enhancement of interest to 15%.
STATE REP. BY THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION CHENNAI CITY-I DEPARTMENT v. G. EASWARAN
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of corruption prosecution, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. must be exercised sparingly and the validity of sanction and evidence are to be examined at trial, not at the quashing stage.
Central Depositories Services (India) Limited v. Ketan Lalit Shah
The Bombay High Court held that an Arbitral Tribunal can permit withdrawal of claims with liberty to file fresh claims and refused to interfere under Article 226 absent perversity or bad faith.
Munawwar Sultana Mirza Naeem Baig & Ors. v. Mumbai Building Repair & Reconstruction Board & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition by tenants seeking redevelopment notice under Section 79-A of the MHADA Act as premature since the statutory timelines for owners to redevelop had not expired.
Vicky Manoj Shah v. Kanal Vicky Shah
The Bombay High Court upheld a family court order restraining the husband from domestic violence and directing him to vacate the shared household, holding that only women aggrieved by domestic violence are protected under the D.V. Act.
Vikram Pravinchandra Kapadia v. M/s. National Construction Co. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed repeated challenges to a final eviction decree, holding that relitigation of settled issues is barred by res judicata and constitutes abuse of process.
Supriya Sunil Zambare v. Sunil Uttam Zambare
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition quashing the trial court’s order and directed dismissal of the divorce petition if maintenance arrears are not paid, affirming the court’s power to strike out defences for breach of maintenance orders under Order XXXIX Rule 11 (Bombay Amendment) CPC.
Marvel Promoters & Developers (Pune) Private Limited v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order directing deemed conveyance to a cooperative housing society under MOFA, ruling that statutory timelines override contractual conditions delaying conveyance.