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Jitendra Raghuvanshi v. Babita Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings in non-compoundable matrimonial offences when parties have amicably settled their disputes.
MD. SHAKIR JAMAL v. STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court upheld bail and exempted official translation for the appellant in a criminal case involving a minor financial discrepancy of Rs. 2000/- during his tenure as B.D.O.
C. LATHA & ORS v. M/S. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, setting aside the High Court's reduction of the amount.
Nagendrappa Natikar v. Neelamma
A compromise under Section 125 CrPC does not bar a wife from claiming maintenance under Section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, as Section 125 proceedings are summary and do not conclusively determine personal rights.
State of U.P. v. Satpal
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the State of U.P. against Satpal, holding that the judgment in a related civil appeal governs the present case.
Roshanlal Vohra & Sons v. MCD & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute arbitrator under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator expressed inability to act.
Sh. Jeet Ram v. OC, CWG Delhi 2010 and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a temporary employee appointed for the Commonwealth Games, holding that such termination was lawful and regular employment cannot be granted without following the prescribed recruitment process.
D.C. Tiwari & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the government's unilateral amendment of promotion criteria for ITBPF personnel, ruling no vested right was impaired and the changes were not arbitrary.
M.S. Ginti v. Jawahar Lal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner, a non-academic Curator, is not entitled to the higher pay scale reserved for academic staff under UGC guidelines following the Fifth Pay Commission.
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMA LTD. v. HIDUSTAN MEDIBIOTIC
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant for trademark and copyright infringement by adopting deceptively similar trademark and packaging for veterinary pharmaceutical products.
Lalit Kumar v. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the reversion of a probationary officer to substantive cadre due to unsatisfactory performance, emphasizing employer discretion and barring relief on grounds of delay.
Union of India & Ors v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court condoned a 136-139 day delay in filing government appeals under SAFEMA, holding that bona fide procedural delays with diligent efforts constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay.
ZTE Corporation v. Siddhant Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the restoration of a struck off company under Section 560(6) of the Companies Act, rejecting the appellant's challenge based on mala fide collusion and nullity of arbitral awards.
Union of India v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court condoned a 139-day delay in filing government appeals against SAFEMA orders, holding that bona fide procedural delays with genuine efforts justify condonation of delay.
Ex. Constable Shiv Chand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a CRPF constable for unauthorized vehicle use, holding the penalty disproportionate and modifying it to stoppage of increments, emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality in disciplinary actions.
V.P. Sharma v. Director of Education and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 16 years challenging termination by a linguistic minority school, holding the termination valid and the petition barred by delay and laches.
Praveen @ Chootu v. State
The High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR under Section 363 IPC as infructuous since the accused and prosecutrix were married, living together, and the criminal proceedings had ended in acquittal.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court mandated strict adherence to procedural safeguards under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act for refund adjustments, directed correction of systemic TDS data errors, and emphasized taxpayer rights to fair communication and interest on delayed refunds.
Surender Krishan Seth v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape based on credible testimony of a partially mentally challenged victim corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting the appellant's plea of false implication.
Tejpal Singh Saathi v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a forgery and inheritance dispute case, emphasizing the primacy of pending civil proceedings and cooperation with investigation.