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Chairman, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation & Ors. v. Smt. Santosh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that 'Jugaad' is a motor vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, requiring registration, insurance, and licensed drivers, and directed strict enforcement by statutory authorities while allowing limited agricultural exemptions.
Ranjeet v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to petitioners in a criminal case after they joined the investigation and on parity with co-accused already on bail.
Delhi Darbar Gastronomy v. MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the rejection of a restaurant's trade license application, holding that the property falls within a notified commercial street under the Master Plan for Delhi, directing reconsideration of the license application.
Manohar Singh v. NTPCLTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a mere recommendation without an approved scheme does not entitle an employee to safety allowance.
Jhang Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd v. Pt. Munshi Ram and Associates Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that objections to an interim arbitral award must be filed within the prescribed limitation period and upheld the final award, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shashank Shekhar Sinha v. Technology Development Board & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-renewal of a contractual appointment, holding that extension and regularization require suitability assessment and adherence to regular recruitment norms as per established Supreme Court precedents.
Atul Bhardwaj v. Shaheed Sukhdev College & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging recovery of LTC advance from an employee who violated prescribed guidelines by not purchasing tickets through authorized agents and submitting inflated claims.
Parwati v. D.D.A. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that delay in submission of documents does not justify cancellation of DDA flat allotment if payment was timely made and quashed the demand for revised cost, directing allotment at original rates.
Dalip Kumar v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court upheld the automatic cancellation of a DDA flat allotment due to the petitioner's failure to pay within the stipulated time, dismissing his request for reallocation and subsequent writ petition.
Shantanu Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR and transfer of investigation related to violent protests at India Gate, holding police action lawful and investigation fair.
Shantanu Kumar & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR and transfer of investigation related to violent protests at India Gate, holding that investigation is ongoing, no illegal arrest or handcuffing was proved, and the right to peaceful protest must be balanced with law and order.
Kanal Gupta v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful determination of a sub-lease due to unauthorized non-residential use, ruling that unregistered agreements to sell do not confer title and petitioners cannot challenge lease cancellation or claim freehold conversion.
M/S AMBUJA HOTELS AND REAL ESTATES (P) LTD v. CHIEF COMMERCIAL MANAGER, NORTHERN RAILWAY AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the non-extension of a catering license expired by efflux of time due to unsatisfactory performance and food poisoning incident, ruling no show cause notice or hearing was required.
Ramesh v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of an accused who fired a fatal shot during a robbery, ruling that such an act constitutes murder under Section 302 IPC despite absence of premeditation or prior enmity.
Delhi Administration Through Its Designated Officer v. Ashwani Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that presence of prohibited synthetic colouring matter in Dal Arhar constitutes adulteration under the PFA Act regardless of quantity, set aside the acquittal, and imposed the minimum prescribed sentence.
Wasim v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery with use of deadly weapon based on credible injured eyewitness testimony despite non-examination of investigating officer and absence of test identification parade.
M.B. Saxena v. Delhi Vidyut Board
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a 1998 Departmental Promotion Committee decision, holding the DPC validly constituted and the petitioner rightly found unfit for promotion based on genuine confidential reports.
Geeta v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court ordered transfer of investigation of a molestation FIR to the Crime Branch due to credible allegations of police misconduct and loss of faith in the local police.
Geeta v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of a molestation FIR to the Crime Branch due to apprehensions of unfair investigation and conflicting identification of the accused.
DIVISION RAILWAY MANAGER v. A.K.TIWARI
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's exoneration of a Railway employee from overcharging charges due to procedural lapses in the vigilance raid and unreliability of the decoy witness.