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Saurabh Pruthi v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld that an unchallenged test report showing a slow electricity meter entitles the licensee to recover charges for up to six months under Regulation 38(f) of the DERC Supply Code, dismissing the consumer's appeal against the billing.
Vikram Dwivedi and Paramhans Sahani v. Power Finance Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that electronic filing date governs limitation for written statements under the RDB Act and condoned delay based on special circumstances, setting aside the DRT's rejection of the petitioner's condonation application.
Virender Kumar and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court acquitted the petitioners of offences under Sections 186, 332, 353, and 506 IPC due to failure of the prosecution to prove that the complainant police officer was on duty and other critical lapses, setting aside the convictions and sentences.
OZAR HOMES LLP v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court held that the highest bidder in a public auction has no vested right to acceptance of the bid and upheld the DDA's lawful rejection of the petitioner's highest bid based on reasoned market value considerations.
D. Arjun @ Devender Arjun v. State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case, holding that mere presence at the crime scene without direct evidence of causing injury does not justify denial of bail, subject to conditions safeguarding the trial process.
Mushir Alam v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and incarceration, dispensing with Section 37 conditions to uphold the accused's fundamental rights.
M/S Bihar Lal Manoj Kumar v. Deepak Sharma
The Delhi High Court granted the tenant an extension to vacate the premises until 31.05.2025 on payment of user charges and compliance with conditions, staying the eviction order subject to an undertaking.
Surinder Kumar v. Karamvir Tyagi
The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate premises subject to payment of user charges and filing an undertaking, staying the eviction order until 30.04.2025.
Mr. Abdul Sattar v. Hameeda Shahzad
The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate premises subject to increased user charges and an undertaking, staying eviction execution until 30.09.2025.
Jasvinder Singh v. The Chairman DDA and Ors
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking demolition of unauthorized construction, directing the petitioner to pursue complaints before the Supreme Court constituted Special Task Force and urging cooperation between DDA and MCD.
HIMALAYA GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD. v. RAJASTHAN AUSHDHALAYA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the defendants infringed the plaintiffs' 'Liv.52' trademark by using the deceptively similar 'Liv-333' mark, allowed the suit under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendants' failure to file written statement, and awarded injunction, costs, and damages.
GARDEN REACH SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS LIMITED v. GRSE LIMITED WORKMENS UNION
The Supreme Court held that a High Court bench must have roster-based jurisdiction to hear writ petitions, setting aside an unauthorized Division Bench order directing compassionate appointments and remanding the matter for fresh hearing.
ARVIND KUMAR BHATI v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its writ jurisdiction by issuing directions on policy and administrative matters related to hospital maintenance and ambulance traffic, setting aside those directions while allowing fresh petitions with relevant data.
Kanahiya Lal Arya v. Md. Ehshan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a landlord's bona fide need for eviction is a genuine requirement judged as on suit filing date, allowing eviction to establish an ultrasound machine despite tenants' prior compromise and sons' lack of expertise.
LIFECARE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs 2012 has the force of law mandating 25% procurement from MSEs, and minimum turnover clauses in tenders cannot override this mandate, directing statutory bodies to ensure effective implementation and issue guidelines.
Mahaveer Sharma v. Exide Life Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that partial disclosure of existing insurance policies, where the disclosed policy is substantial and non-disclosed policies are inconsequential, does not constitute material suppression justifying repudiation of a life insurance claim arising from accidental death.
SUNEETI TOTEJA v. STATE OF U.P. & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a public servant for lack of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC, holding that prosecution without valid sanction is unsustainable.
JAYA BHATTACHARYA v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that an employee whose prolonged absence was regularized as extraordinary leave is entitled to pension, directing the authorities to grant pension despite prior denial and failure to conduct departmental inquiry.
Justice V. Eswaraiah (Retd.) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging reservation rules in postgraduate medical admissions, holding such complex issues require adjudication on individual merits by High Courts in accordance with established reservation principles.
Hiralal Babulal Soni v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of accused no. 3 for receiving stolen property due to failure of prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt the identity of seized gold bars as stolen and his knowledge thereof.