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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPN. LTD. v. CANBANK FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed HSBC's appeal, holding it liable to refund the amount paid by Canbank for undelivered securities as it failed to prove the payment was on behalf of a third party.
M/s. TVC Skyshop Ltd v. M/s. Reliance Communication and Infrastructure Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld an ex parte summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that mere non-appearance without special circumstances and failure to apply for leave to defend do not justify setting aside the decree.
Sondur Gopal v. Sondur Rajini
The Supreme Court held that the Hindu Marriage Act applies only to Hindus domiciled in India, and dismissed the husband's appeal, affirming the Family Court's jurisdiction over the wife's petition for judicial separation and custody.
Kachchh Jal Sankat Nivaran Samiti v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that water allocation within a State pursuant to inter-State Tribunal awards is a policy matter beyond judicial review unless arbitrary or unconstitutional, dismissing the appeal challenging Gujarat's distribution to Kutch district.
Satish Kumar v. Delhi Fire Services
Termination of services during probation under a contractual clause does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and is valid without compliance with Section 25F.
Noopur Bajpai v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed medical students facing criminal charges for exam tampering to receive provisional degrees subject to cancellation upon conviction, aligning with Supreme Court precedent.
Meenu v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking protection in a property dispute, holding that civil remedies are appropriate and no specific threats were established.
Rev. John Augustine v. State
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of forgery and cheating in a high-value property transaction due to serious criminal antecedents and the necessity of custodial interrogation for effective investigation.
Shri Bal Kishan Saini v. M/S Devred India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Company Court's order directing SFIO investigation into alleged irregularities during the winding up of M/s Devred India Pvt. Ltd.
SI Suresh Kumar (Retd.) v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s disability was aggravated by service and directed grant of disability pension, emphasizing the primacy of initial medical board findings and condemning respondents’ negligence in record preservation.
Seema v. Air Force Senior Secondary School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate lawfully selected for appointment cannot be denied the post by arbitrary dissolution of the Selection Board or transfer of another employee, directing the school to appoint the petitioner.
Karan Luthra v. Gopal Kamra
The Court held that time was not of the essence in the compromise decree, rejected limitation and novation objections, and directed execution of the sale deed in favor of the decree holder.
Sachin and Ors v. Krishna Kumari Nangia and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for partition and declaration of ownership, holding that they failed to prove marriage between their mother and late Shri Pran Nath Nangia, and thus had no right in the suit property under Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act or Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
Mobeen Khan v. Obaid Khan
The Delhi High Court allowed the Plaintiff's summary decree of possession for the front half of the property and directed removal of unauthorized encroachments, holding that prior judicial orders conclusively established the Defendant's lack of possession or rights.
Mohd. Ayub Ansari & Anr. v. Shane Alam Ansari
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's partial refusal to allow amendment of the written statement to withdraw admission of execution of a bayana receipt by both petitioners in a suit for specific performance.
Value First Digital Media Private Limited v. Gingersoft Media Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Arrangement under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 for transfer of business from a wholly owned subsidiary to its holding company, subject to statutory compliances.
Dr. Bhikshu Satyapala v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of the third respondent as Director of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, ruling that judicial review of selection committee decisions is limited to legality and eligibility, not relative merit.
C.P. Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that when a disciplinary authority relies on UPSC advice to impose penalty, the employee must be furnished a copy and given an opportunity to represent before penalty is imposed, quashing the dismissal order for non-compliance.
Raj Kumar @ Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 307 IPC but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors including conflicting injury reports and the appellant's personal circumstances.
Ahmed Sayyad @ Nanhu @ Nanhe & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted one appellant for lack of evidence and reduced the sentence of the other for possession of stolen washing machines, emphasizing the necessity of proving knowledge of stolen property for conviction under Section 411/412 IPC.