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Amit Bhandari v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the legality of arrest, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be adjudicated under Article 226 and procedural compliance must be examined in appropriate criminal proceedings.
Suraj Bhan & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 498/406/34 IPC, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose offences and the investigation must continue.
Jitendra Pandit & Anr v. Ajay Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by recalculating the deceased's income based on minimum wages and increasing amounts for funeral expenses and love and affection following Supreme Court precedent.
Gopi Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of appellants based on credible approver testimony corroborated by recoveries and identification evidence, affirming that uncorroborated approver evidence can sustain conviction if reliable.
Sri Prachin Durga Mandir & Gaushala v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's power to restrict keeping of cows in urban areas, including for religious purposes, balancing public health concerns with religious freedoms.
Roop Basant & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two appellants due to material contradictions and procedural irregularities in the prosecution case, emphasizing the necessity of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Vishnu Manglani & Anr v. M/S Tuff Energy P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition against a company for admitted rent arrears despite the lease deed being unregistered and rejected maintenance disputes as a defence.
Birmanand v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' merit-based regularization process for casual labourers with temporary status, rejecting the petitioners' claim to automatic regularization under the Uma Devi judgment.
Birmanand v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' merit-based regularization process for casual labourers with temporary status, dismissing the petitioners' claim for automatic regularization under the Supreme Court's Uma Devi judgment.
P.K. Bharti v. Amar Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order, holding that the petitioner failed to prove the authenticity of the Memorandum of Oral Partition to establish ownership and possession of the disputed property.
Northern Contractors (P) Ltd. v. M/s Kapur Timber Stores
The Delhi High Court held that substitution of a sole proprietor after partnership dissolution is a devolution of interest not barred by limitation and moderated the interest rate awarded in an ex parte recovery suit.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S SEW INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award favoring the contractor on price escalation and tax liability claims, dismissing NHAI's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Birmanand v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the non-regularization of casual labourers with temporary status based on merit and recruitment rules, rejecting the claim of automatic regularization under the Uma Devi judgment.
Ravinder Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Another
The Delhi High Court held that deputation allowance at 5% is payable when the transfer is within the same station, including declared headquarters during suspension, and dismissed the petition seeking 10% allowance.
DDA v. Om Prakash Sapra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal and upheld the direction to allot an alternative flat to the respondent with payment terms based on the price prevailing at the time of offer, recognizing restoration of allocation despite procedural irregularities.
Dharmendra Kirthal v. State of U.P. and another
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 12 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, ruling that prioritizing trials before Special Courts does not violate fundamental rights to speedy and fair trial or equality under the Constitution.
Sachin Pawar & Anr v. State of U.P. & Ors
The Supreme Court quashed a kidnapping complaint and set aside protective conditions imposed by the High Court in a case involving a voluntary inter-religious marriage between consenting adults.
Ramchandra v. Regional Manager United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that compensation to an employee injured due to driver’s negligence is not limited to Workmen’s Compensation Act amounts and directed the insurer to pay full compensation unless the policy excludes higher liability due to non-payment of additional premium.
S. Periammal v. Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's condition requiring a Rs. 20 lakh deposit for anticipatory bail, holding that such a monetary condition improperly converts a criminal proceeding into a recovery proceeding.
M/S Swastik Electrotech Pvt Ltd v. Nursing Advisor, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator with parties' consent to adjudicate their disputes and disposed of the pending arbitration petitions.