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Rajesh Kumar v. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging disobedience of its order, holding that disciplinary actions taken in compliance with court directions and challenged through proper legal channels do not constitute contempt.
Dhobi Ghat Jhuggi Adhikar Manch v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking stay of demolition and rehabilitation of unauthorized occupants on the Yamuna floodplains, holding that only notified JJ clusters existing before 2006 are entitled to protection under the 2015 Policy and emphasizing environmental preservation and lawful possession.
Nagaland State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers Federation Ltd. v. V.K. Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the Railway Board guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying its orders to pay enhanced rates with interest to State forest corporations for uninspected sal wood sleeper supplies, directing immediate compliance.
M/S MINOSHA INDIA LTD v. M/S MISRA AUTOMATICS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code excludes time for limitation in restoration of suits filed by a corporate debtor, allowing the appeals and remanding the matter for trial.
M M Dhonchak v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Union of India's order extending the petitioner's suspension pending inquiry, holding that judicial interference in suspension orders is limited and delay caused by the petitioner justified the extension.
Shainu R Hatwar v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Delhi High Court granted bail to an NDPS accused on grounds of prolonged trial delay and serious medical condition despite statutory restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Sanraj Farms Private Limited v. Shri Ram Kishan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed and granted permanent injunction protecting the plaintiff's possession, rejecting the defendant's counterclaim as barred by limitation.
Sh. Subhash Chandra Jarodia v. Sh. Vijayinder Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit challenging a registered gift deed and Will is maintainable subject to amendment for consequential relief and payment of ad valorem Court Fees.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Nagar Dairy Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that cross-objections are not maintainable in appeals under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act as such a right is not expressly conferred by statute and appeals under Section 260A are akin to second appeals where cross-objections are barred.
Phonographic Performance Limited v. Azure Hospitality Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an assignee owner of copyright in sound recordings retains the right to grant licenses and sue for infringement even if not a registered copyright society, and restored interim injunction against unauthorized use by defendant restaurants.
CCL v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that joint trial of a child in conflict with law directed to be tried as an adult with an adult accused is prohibited under Section 23 of the Juvenile Justice Act, mandating separate child-friendly proceedings.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited v. Ankit Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of The Indian Hotels Company Limited, restraining defendants from infringing its 'GINGER' trademark and copyrights via fake websites, and awarded damages for deliberate infringement and passing off.
Pardeep Kumar & Ors. v. T V Somanathan, IAS and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition as the petitioners were granted the second choice of posting, and no wilful disobedience of the court's order was found.
Sharmila Velamur v. V. Sanjay
The Supreme Court held that comprehensive expert assessments are crucial to determine the decision-making capacity of a disabled adult in custody disputes, overruling a High Court order based solely on oral interaction and upholding the necessity of guardianship in the individual's best interests.
Shabeen Ahmad v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court cancelled bail of the father-in-law and mother-in-law accused in a dowry death case due to strong prima facie evidence, while upholding bail of sisters-in-law with less direct involvement, emphasizing stringent judicial scrutiny in bail matters involving dowry deaths.
Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for rape based on a prolonged consensual relationship, holding that mere breach of promise to marry does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.
C. Kamalakkannan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that conviction cannot rest solely on handwriting expert opinion without production and proof of the original disputed document.
V. Ravikumar v. S. Kumar
The Supreme Court held that limitation for challenging sale deeds executed under a power of attorney begins from the date of execution or knowledge of the transactions, not from the date of cancellation of the power of attorney, and accordingly dismissed the suit as barred by limitation.
Devinder Kumar Bansal v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of anticipatory bail to a public servant accused of demanding illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing stringent judicial approach against corruption and that anticipatory bail is a discretionary remedy granted only in exceptional cases.
Alok Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that exclusion of visually impaired candidates from judicial service recruitment violates constitutional equality and the RPwD Act, mandating reasonable accommodation and inclusive recruitment practices.