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Manjusha Banchhore v. Staff Selection Commission
The Delhi High Court held that caste certificates are records of birth not subject to cut-off dates like educational qualifications, and a candidate cannot be compelled to relinquish reservation claims by signing an undertaking under duress, directing the SSC to consider the petitioner’s candidature as OBC.
Dalip Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement without back wages does not entitle a dismissed police constable to seniority, increments, or pension benefits for the intervening period, applying the principle of res judicata to reject unaddressed claims.
Anil Kumar Bakshi v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery charges under Section 392 IPC due to hostile complainant testimony and contradictory police evidence, granting the benefit of doubt.
Ved Parkash v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a government cashier for misappropriating funds through forged documents under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, dismissing his appeal.
Commissioner of Police v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld that seniority of Delhi Police officers promoted under Rule 19(ii) is to be placed at the bottom of the promotion list of the year in which the ad-hoc promotion is granted.
Vodafone Essar South Ltd. v. Regional Director
The Court held it has inherent power to recall its order sanctioning a Scheme of Demerger that has not taken effect due to failure of regulatory approvals and allowed withdrawal of the petition without imposing restrictions on future filings.
Manjeet Singh & Ors. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that Section 18 of the SC/ST Act bars anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC for offences involving caste-based insults in public, rejecting bail for the main accused but granting it to others without specific allegations.
M/S PENTEX SALES CORPORATION v. COMMISSIONER OF SALES TAX, DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that a selling dealer relying in good faith on ST-1 Forms issued by a purchasing dealer is not guilty of wilful omission, but cannot claim deduction if the purchasing dealer lacks registration for the goods, and interest under Section 27(1) is payable only on tax due as per the return filed.
Sohan Lal v. State of Haryana & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a driver on medical grounds after attempts at alternative employment failed and additional compensation was paid as per the scheme following Anand Bihari, denying further benefits under the Persons with Disabilities Act.
NI PRA Channabasava Deshikendra Swamigalu Matadhipathigalu Kannada Mutt v. C.P. Kaveeramma
The Supreme Court held that occupancy rights granted under the Karnataka Certain Inams Abolition Act, 1977 extinguish prior mortgage rights, affirming the Tehsildar's jurisdiction to evict unauthorized occupants and restoring possession to the appellant Mutt.
G. Sundarrajan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the national policy and regulatory compliance for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, dismissing challenges on safety and fundamental rights grounds.
Raj Kumar Singh @ Raju @ Batya v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder and rape case due to inconclusive and contradictory circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and conclusive chain of evidence to sustain conviction.
GOVT. OF PUDUCHERRY v. M/S.SRI KANAKADURGA CASTINGS (P) LTD
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order restoring electricity connection on nominal payment, directing expeditious adjudication of the substantial dues dispute on merits.
Jayamma & Ors. v. The Deputy Commissioner, Hassan Dist., Hassan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot compel completion of lapsed land acquisition proceedings or enforce non-statutory government instructions, but awarded compensation for damages caused by seepage.
B. Rugmini Amma v. B.S. Nirmala Kumari
The Supreme Court held that exemption from a qualifying test does not confer promotion preference and a clarificatory Government Order cannot override the original order's terms regarding promotion rights of Graduate and Non-graduate Typists.
V. Sudha v. P. Ganapathi Bhat & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting corroborative medical evidence on permanent disability and future medical expenses, directing full and just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Farooz Ahmed @ Farooq Ahmed & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under POTA and IPC for possession of explosives and terrorist activities, affirming the admissibility of confessional statements and lawful recoveries despite minor procedural lapses.
bg v. Unknown
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition to pursue other remedies, dismissing the petition as withdrawn and disposing of pending applications.
Anar Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted one-month parole to petitioner Anar Singh under the Parole/Furlough Guidelines-2010 while dismissing co-accused Anand Singh's parole petition as withdrawn.
TOPS Detective and Security Services Ltd v. Central Provident Fund Commissioner & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the EPF Appellate Tribunal's order dismissing an appeal at a Camp Hearing held without the appellant's consent, emphasizing the necessity of prior consent and the right to be heard.