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Veena Gupta & Anr v. Ramesh Kumar Aggarwal & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite the trial and dispose of the matter preferably within one year, emphasizing the principle of timely justice.
Shankar Kisanrao Khade v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for the appellant convicted of repeatedly raping and murdering a minor intellectually disabled girl, applying the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and clarifying sentencing principles.
GHULAM MOHAMMAD SHEIKH v. STATE OF J & K
The Supreme Court held that while BSF personnel were on 'active duty' by government notification, the discretion to try them by Security Force Court must be exercised following statutory guidelines, and set aside the order for trial by Security Force Court due to non-compliance.
Association of Management of Private Colleges v. All India Council for Technical Education
The Supreme Court upheld AICTE's authority to regulate MCA courses in university-affiliated colleges, affirming that such courses fall within the definition of technical education under the AICTE Act.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Anr v. Sushila and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting family pension to the widow of a casual laborer, affirming that long service in casual capacity is deemed permanent for pension benefits.
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-(LTU)
Reassessment notices issued beyond six years without giving the assessee an opportunity of hearing before the appellate order are time barred and invalid under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Dr. Rajesh Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner’s claim was barred by limitation and res judicata and that he could not claim parity in pay and promotion with an employee of a different department.
Savita Gupta v. The New India Assurance Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of a promoted employee, holding that transfer orders are an incident of service and courts will not interfere absent policy violation or malafide.
Ramesh @ Ramu @ Dudh Nath v. State; Neelu Lunga v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellants' convictions for robbery and grievous hurt but reduced the fines considering their circumstances, dismissing the appeals.
Neelu Lunga v. State
The criminal appeal filed by Neelu Lunga was disposed of by the Delhi High Court on 23rd April 2013 by referring to a common detailed judgment delivered in a related case.
Ram Babu v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction for rape and criminal intimidation due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative medical and forensic evidence.
Narender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the murder conviction of Narender Singh due to unreliable last seen evidence and doubtful circumstantial proof, emphasizing the need for a complete and credible chain of evidence to sustain conviction.
Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax v. Simplex Infrastructure & Foundry Works
The Delhi High Court held that the definition of 'Consulting Engineer' under Section 65(31) of the Finance Act, 1994, as applicable during 1997-2001, does not include companies or bodies corporate.
Yash Pal Saini v. Pushpa Saini and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree granting possession and mesne profits to the plaintiff, rejecting defendants' claims of family settlement and joint ownership due to lack of evidence.
Rajender Prasad v. National Human Rights Commission
The Delhi High Court held that contractual employment for a fixed term does not confer a right to regularization, and termination upon expiry of the contract was lawful in absence of eligibility under recruitment rules.
Manohar Lal Madan v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for allotment under the Rohini Residential Scheme after the Nazul Land Rules came into force is governed by the statutory Rules, allowing allotment to persons owning DDA flats or plots under 67 sq. metres.
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORP LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-(LTU)
The Delhi High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment beyond four years is invalid without an allegation of failure to disclose material facts, quashing the Section 148 notice and subsequent proceedings against Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. for AY 2004-05.
Om Prakash v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's fresh writ petition for enforcement of an earlier order, holding that enforcement must be sought by alleging disobedience of the prior order and not by filing a new writ petition.
Sharma Montessori School v. Union of India & Ors.
Temporary allotment of government land does not confer permanent rights, and eviction under the Public Premises Act is justified when possession is not surrendered, especially when land use is governed by a Zonal Development Plan.
Arjun Dev & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's correction limiting skilled grade pay entitlement to the date of joining or October 16, 1981, whichever is later, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.