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ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. HARI OM KAUSHIK & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, rejecting the insurer's defense under Section 149(2)(a) due to lack of evidence of invalid permit and affirming the compensation amounts including future prospects and loss of love and affection.
PNB Housing Finance Ltd. v. Sunita Malhotra and Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a mortgage suit for recovery of outstanding loan amount with interest and permitted sale of mortgaged property after defendants failed to repay and contest the suit.
Aarushi Dhasmana v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that while parental refusal cannot prevent medical care for minor conjoined twins, in absence of detailed medical reports, it directed periodic examinations and financial support under its wardship jurisdiction to protect their right to life under Article 21.
S. Kesari Hanuman Goud v. Anjum Jehan
The Supreme Court restored the trial court decree granting specific performance, holding the appellant ready and willing to perform the contract and rejecting the High Court's contrary finding.
Venkataraja & Ors. v. Vidyane Doureradjaperumal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit for declaration of title without seeking possession relief is not maintainable when defendants are in possession, and a Hindu widow with only life estate cannot alienate absolute title under French Hindu Law.
V.K. Surendra v. V.K. Thimmaiah & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that suit schedule properties are joint family properties and a Will partitioning them without co-parceners' consent is invalid, confirming shares accordingly.
Swaroop Singh v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape based on the credible testimony of the prosecutrix alone, emphasizing that corroboration is not mandatory and medical evidence is not conclusive in such cases.
Kailash @ Tanti Banjara v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC, holding that sexual intercourse with a girl below 16 years is an offence irrespective of consent, based on reliable medical age determination.
Rajdeep Kaur v. Gurmeet Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's appeal, holding that neither cruelty nor desertion was proved and that her leaving the matrimonial home was constructive desertion due to the husband's untreated depression and alcoholism.
Charanjit v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court held that an allottee cannot be compelled to accept or pay for a structurally unsafe DDA flat and directed allotment of an alternative habitable flat at current cost.
Mohd. Akram & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 324/341/34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ashok Kumar v. B.S.E.S. Yamuna Power Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside an electricity theft assessment order for failure to address the petitioner's contention that meter seals were intact, directing a fresh hearing and order.
Deepak Panghal v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that arbitrary rejection of a valid extension request for joining time within the permissible period and cancellation of appointment offer was illegal, directing the petitioner’s appointment to the post.
Sanjeev Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that candidates possessing a National Trade Certificate cannot be treated as eligible for Draftsman posts unless NDMC amends its Recruitment Rules accordingly, quashing the impugned order and directing fresh recruitment.
Charanjit v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court held that an allottee cannot be compelled to accept a structurally unsafe flat and directed the DDA to allot an alternate habitable flat at current cost.
Chob Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court held that appellants convicted of murder were juveniles at the time of the offence and entitled to relief under the Juvenile Justice Act, quashing their sentences while upholding conviction.
Nanak Chand Jain & Anr. v. Harish Chander Sabharwal
The Delhi High Court upheld a money recovery decree based on oral guarantee and bearer cheque evidence, modifying the interest commencement date and rate.
Indraprastha People & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the need for a statutory regulatory authority to enforce broadcast content standards under the Cable Television Networks Act, balancing freedom of expression with public morality, while recognizing the inadequacy of self-regulation and executive discretion alone.
Prem Rani and Others v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' writ petition seeking custody of disputed land as an abuse of process for circumventing prior final orders and execution proceedings.
Madhu Karna v. Medical Council of India
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary directions for continuing medical education against ophthalmologists for an error of judgment in diagnosing retinoblastoma but clarified that consumer forums must independently assess negligence claims.