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Pankaj Kumar Jha v. The Chief of the Army Staff and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a validly recorded severe reprimand under the Army Act, holding that the petitioner’s delay in contesting the punishment precluded relief.
Harjinder Pal Singh v. Ravinder Singh Anand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 37 Rule 4 CPC due to delay, lack of sufficient grounds, and the defendant's status as a Proclaimed Offender, thereby upholding the decree for recovery based on dishonoured cheques.
Captain Kersy Ratonsha Driver v. NEPC India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 19 CPC, a suit for damages can be filed in Delhi where the wrongful act's effect occurred, despite the order originating in Bombay, affirming Delhi Courts' territorial jurisdiction.
Star India Pvt. Ltd. v. Piyush Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from commercially disseminating contemporaneous cricket match updates without license, recognizing common law protection against unjust enrichment while balancing public interest and freedom of speech.
GNCT OF DELHI v. BHOLLA DUTT SHARMA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that personnel in the Wireless Section of the Delhi Fire Service are not entitled to pay scale parity with Delhi Police personnel due to significant differences in duties and statutory status, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
Satya Pal v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for dowry death under Section 304B IPC, affirming the statutory presumption of dowry-related harassment and rejecting the appellant's defense due to failure to rebut with credible evidence.
ESCORTS LTD v. UNIVERSAL TRACTOR HOLDING LLC
The Supreme Court held that prior confirmation of a foreign arbitration award by the foreign court is not required for its enforcement in India under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing the petition challenging execution of such award.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. PRABHA DEVI AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that motor vehicle insurance policies do not cover death or injury to the owner of the vehicle unless personal accident insurance is separately taken, and thus the insurer is not liable to pay compensation to the owner's legal heirs under Section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Vipin Jaiswal v. State of A.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case, holding that a demand for money to start a business post-marriage is not dowry and emphasizing the need for expert verification of disputed suicide notes.
Rajesh Kumar & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that erroneous answer keys vitiate selection results but directed re-evaluation rather than fresh exams, protecting innocent appointees from ouster while ensuring merit-based appointments.
Arindam Chattopadhyay v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that employees performing duties of a higher post for a prolonged period are entitled to the pay scale of that post under Articles 14 and 16, even without formal promotion.
Allahabad Bank v. A.C. Aggarwal
The Supreme Court held that an employee paid gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is entitled to pension under the Old Pension Scheme without refunding gratuity, affirming the statutory right to receive both benefits.
Sltnder Kukreja v. Ravi Singh
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes between parties as per their arbitration agreement and institutional rules.
Baljeet Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned an 860-day delay in filing a land acquisition appeal and allowed compensation to be assessed based on a prior binding judgment fixing fair market value for the land in question.
M/S Indus Towers Ltd v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn writ petitions filed by Indus Towers Ltd concerning income tax refunds, as the petitioner chose to pursue interest claims before the tax authorities.
Santosh Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for compassionate appointment in an aided school due to absence of any extant policy or scheme governing such appointments.
Vigneshwara Development Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Narender Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the lessee’s appeal holding that rent remission applied only to specified months and that damages and mesne profits claims require evidence, thereby upholding the decree for possession and rent arrears.
Capt. Anirudh Tyagi v. Indian Airlines Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a pilot's writ petition seeking compensation and training alleging discrimination, holding that lack of qualification justified differential pay and that voluntary resignation barred claims for past dues.
Swati Verma v. Jagdish Baweja
The Delhi High Court granted specific performance of a registered Agreement to Sell in favor of the plaintiff, directing the defendant to convert leasehold rights into freehold and execute the Sale Deed.
VIKAL BUSINESS CORPORATION v. BISHAN DAS & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Vikal Business Corporation by referring to the judgment delivered in a related petition on the same day.