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State (NCT of Delhi) v. Ashok Kumar Dahiya
The Delhi High Court allowed the State's Criminal Leave Petition to appeal against the acquittal of an accused in a corruption case, emphasizing the need for proper evidence appreciation and sanction for prosecution.
Md. Nurjahan Ali v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that denial of ACP benefits due to non-completion of a pre-promotion course caused by administrative lapses is unjustified and directed the BSF to grant financial upgradation if the petitioner was not detailed for the course.
Sunita & Ors. v. Vinod Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a motor vehicle accident by correctly applying principles on age, notional income, multiplier, and future prospects under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Naganna (Dead) by Lrs. v. Siddaramegowda (Since Deceased) by Lrs.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision dismissing the plaintiff's suit for possession and cancellation of sale deed due to failure to prove ownership or lawful possession by clear evidence.
Raju Naidu v. Chenmouga Sundra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellate decree and held that the executing court rightly granted extension of time for execution, dismissing the appellant's challenge based on modification and delay.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation v. Antony Waste Handling Cell Pvt. Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed NMMC's challenge to an arbitral award upholding contract terms on jurisdiction, price escalation, mixed waste rates, and interest, affirming the award's validity under the Arbitration Act.
Ramesh Hanamant Savalatot v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail for an accused in a serious counterfeit currency case, holding that absence of custodial interrogation necessity alone does not justify bail.
Pandurang Rajaram Inamdar v. Accelya Solution India Private Ltd.
A plaintiff's right to abandon part of a claim under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC is not unfettered at the appellate stage after a decree, especially if such abandonment prejudices the defendant or nullifies vested rights.
Navnit Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, (Appeals-III), Mumbai & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that Input Tax Credit can be used for the 10% pre-deposit under Section 107(6) CGST Act, and set aside the dismissal of the petitioner's appeal for non-compliance without notice, directing the appeal to be decided on merits.
Ms. Srishti Gupta; Mr. Kumarjeet Ray; Ms. Anukriti Trivedi v. Creativeland Advertising Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's refusal to grant interim injunction restraining use of a disputed tagline under an NDA, emphasizing limited judicial interference in interlocutory arbitration orders and adequacy of damages as remedy.
Meena Vohra v. Master Hosts Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a personal loan without mercantile documents does not qualify as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and the suit must be reclassified as an ordinary civil suit.
MS Himalayan Flora and Aroma Private Limited v. Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of a statement of truth with a written statement in a commercial suit is a curable procedural defect and allowed its belated filing after the prescribed period.
Sai Kiran Goud Tirupathi v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that standard form waivers of show cause notice and personal hearing under the Customs Act are invalid, quashing the confiscation of a gold Kada and ordering its release.
Adani Global Air Cargo Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India
Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging exclusion from e-tender due to alleged technical glitches, holding no systemic portal failure and upholding the tender process under Article 14.
Harmanpreet Kaur Dhir v. Pritam Singh Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition of property alleged to be part of an HUF cannot be summarily dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC where triable issues exist regarding the existence of the HUF and coparcenary rights, especially post the 2005 amendment granting daughters equal rights.
Akhil Gupta v. M/S OPS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of a delayed application for further cross-examination under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC, emphasizing the sparing use of such power and rejecting change of counsel as a ground for reopening evidence.
Ashish Sharma v. Vidushi Pathak
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's discretion to allow the respondent wife to contest the divorce petition despite earlier non-appearance, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural technicalities and limiting supervisory interference under Article 227.
Ashok Kumar v. Manmohan Harjai
The High Court set aside arrest warrants issued in execution of a money decree for non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under Section 51 and Order XXI Rule 37 CPC, emphasizing strict adherence to the protocol protecting the judgment-debtor's liberty.
Sudha Gupta & Anr. v. Gurmeet Singh Matharoo
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's pecuniary jurisdiction order, directing the trial court to decide the jurisdictional issue in accordance with law without prejudice from earlier orders.
Ajay Sharma & Anr. v. Sanjay Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to set aside the trial court's order permitting amendment of the plaint after the respondent withdrew the amendment application and conceded the relief sought.