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Panthoibi Manipur Emporium v. Lotus Arts
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their appeals with liberty to initiate fresh eviction proceedings against the respondent.
Subodh Nath and Anr. v. State of Tripura
The Supreme Court held that a person under 18 years at the time of offence is a juvenile under the 2000 Act and remitted his case to the Juvenile Justice Board, while upholding the conviction of the co-accused based on reliable eyewitness testimony.
RAM CHANDRA VERMA v. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the life conviction of the appellant for murder based on consistent eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence.
Sushil K. Chakravarty v. M/s. Tej Properties Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone delay and validated the ex-parte decree passed without impleading legal heirs under Order XXII Rule 4(4) CPC, emphasizing the necessity of timely substitution and truthful explanations for delay.
Babu and Anr. v. State rep. by Inspector of Police, Chennai
The Supreme Court upheld murder convictions under Section 302 IPC based on common intention and credible eyewitness evidence, rejecting challenges on unlawful assembly and applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
Ekta Shakti Foundation v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The court held that an arbitrator cannot grant interim relief to stay a contract termination order under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and upheld the dismissal of the appellant's appeal.
Usha v. Punjab & Sind Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the suit for commission was not barred by limitation as the cause of action arose when the bank refused full payment, and the second defendant was liable to pay commission beyond the bank guarantee expiry.
DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD v. PREETI BALAYAN
The Delhi High Court held that the eligibility cutoff date for recruitment cannot be shifted despite extension of application deadlines, dismissing the review petition challenging this principle.
Dr. Jasmine Chawla Sharma v. Dr. Rekha
Discretionary allotments of government flats must strictly follow prescribed guidelines and committee procedures; non-compliance renders such allotments illegal and liable to be quashed.
Dr. Jasmine Chawla Sharma v. Dr. Rekha
The Delhi High Court held that discretionary allotments of government flats must comply with Government of India guidelines and Supreme Court directions, invalidating allotments made without following prescribed procedures.
ANJUMAN-E-HAIDER (REGD.) v. CHAIRMAN NDMC, ARCHNA ARORA
The Delhi High Court directed administrative re-examination and stakeholder consultation to resolve practical difficulties in constructing boundary walls for disputed Wakf properties, declining to enforce rigid demarcation orders that affect existing built-up areas and public access.
Kapil Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a candidate seeking appointment to Central Police Organisations for failure to indicate service preference and delay in approaching the Court despite scoring above cut-off marks.
Razzi Ahmed @ Razzi v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor girl, holding that the victim's age was conclusively proved and her consent immaterial, dismissing defence pleas as baseless.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Mamta & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer has initial liability to pay compensation to accident victims even if the driver lacked a valid licence, but can recover the amount from the insured thereafter.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Guddy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurance company liable to pay compensation where it failed to prove that the insurance cover note was forged or not issued in respect of the offending vehicle.
Bijender Singh v. Om Prakash and Others
The Delhi High Court held that disputed questions of title in land mutation proceedings must be referred by the Revenue Assistant to the Civil Court under Section 186 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and directed immediate compliance with this mandate.
Anjuman-E-Haider v. Chairman NDMC, Archna Arora
The Delhi High Court directed administrative examination and stakeholder consultation before enforcing boundary wall construction orders on disputed Wakf properties, recognizing practical difficulties and limiting protection to properties established as Wakf land.
Mahender Pal & Ors. v. The Lt. Governor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of society employees seeking pay parity with Delhi Police ASIs and salary revision as per the Fourth Pay Commission, holding that pay commission recommendations require formal adoption and equal pay claims require proof of equivalence.
Rakesh Pandita v. LIC & Ors.
Delay in initiating departmental enquiry is not a ground to quash the proceedings and voluntary retirement is not automatic without formal acceptance under the rules.
Chherinda Indi Gurunda v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act but reduced the sentence from 14 to 10 years and shortened the default imprisonment for non-payment of fine, considering the appellant's prolonged incarceration and poverty.