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Avid Ali v. State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from Section 397 IPC to Section 398 IPC for attempted robbery with a deadly weapon causing hurt, upheld the conviction under Section 394 IPC, and reduced the default sentence for non-payment of fine.
Satpal Yadav v. M/S. Cambata Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a private employer's termination of an employee without assigning reasons or holding enquiry, as per contractual terms, dismissing the employee's suit for declaration and damages.
S.K. Bhalla v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of an employee for financial irregularity after a fair departmental enquiry, emphasizing the burden on the employee to lead evidence and the limited scope of judicial interference under Article 226.
Ajmer Singh v. Harpinder Kaur & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against maintenance granted to his wife and minor child, holding that the alleged second marriage was not proved and additional evidence was improperly sought belatedly.
Hem Chander v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a bribery case due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing that mere recovery of marked currency notes is insufficient for conviction.
Suresh @ Bona v. State; Vikas @ Sunil v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused of murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and insufficient corroborative evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal cases.
Nanku Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for the murder of his brother based on credible eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence, and the nature of injuries inflicted.
J. Nehru v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside a post-retirement memorandum of displeasure against a former CMD of a public sector undertaking for breach of natural justice and lack of jurisdiction.
Majjal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court remanded a murder conviction appeal to the High Court for a fresh hearing, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judgments in criminal appeals affecting personal liberty.
Commissioner of Police, New Delhi v. Mehar Singh; Commissioner of Police, New Delhi v. Shani Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of police recruitment candidature of acquitted candidates with criminal antecedents, affirming the Screening Committee's discretion to assess suitability beyond mere acquittal.
K.C. Bajaj v. Union of India
The Supreme Court reserved judgment on the validity of withdrawal of a government Office Memorandum due to procedural discrepancies and misleading affidavits, directing further hearing for clarification.
Rafique @ Rauf & others v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on a dying declaration recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C., affirming its admissibility and sufficiency to sustain conviction under Section 302 IPC.
Jasvinder Saini & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that charges under Section 302 IPC cannot be mechanically added in dowry death cases without prima facie evidence and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
Vikram Singh @ Vicky v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred the constitutional validity of Section 364A IPC prescribing death penalty for kidnapping for ransom to a larger Bench, recognizing the need for authoritative determination without expressing final opinion.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Dayanand Chakrawarty
The Supreme Court held that prescribing two different retirement ages for similarly situated Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam employees based solely on recruitment source is unconstitutional, affirming a uniform retirement age of 60 years and entitlement to consequential benefits.
Association for Environment Protection v. State of Kerala and others
The Supreme Court upheld the public trust doctrine and constitutional environmental safeguards, quashing unauthorized construction on Periyar river banks without mandatory environmental clearance.
Sheo Shankar Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, rejecting the appellants' alibi and procedural objections, affirming the applicability of common intention and the sufficiency of eyewitness and medical evidence.
Jiju Kuruvila v. Kunjujamma Mohan
The Supreme Court held that foreign income for compensation must be converted at the exchange rate on the claim filing date, rejected contributory negligence against the deceased due to lack of evidence, and recalculated just compensation accordingly.
Vathsala Manickavasagam & Ors. v. N. Ganesan & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's decree holding disputed properties as joint family assets, emphasizing that a tacit admission under Section 17 Evidence Act outweighs unsupported claims of gift under Section 122 Transfer of Property Act.
Anil Kumar Mahajan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that compulsory retirement of a government employee on grounds of mental illness violates the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, and directed reinstatement with full benefits until superannuation.