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Pradeep @ Sheru @ Sher Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor girl below 16 years, holding that her consent was immaterial, but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors.
MIS AIR STATE COURIER PVT LTD v. S.M.GUDDU
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's discretionary imposition of costs on the petitioner employer for seeking adjournment without sufficient justification, dismissing the writ petitions challenging the same.
Delid Waste Management Ltd v. Commissioner, Trade and Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that a security deposit demanded for de-sealing premises under the Delhi VAT Act must be reasonable and proportionate to the assessed tax liability and penalties, reducing an excessive ₹20 crore demand to ₹26 lakhs.
Gopal Decd Thru Lrs & Ors v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court condoned delay caused by counsel's mistake and awarded compensation for land acquisition as per precedent, denying interest for the delay period.
P DAS GUPTA v. CBI
The High Court of Delhi dismissed the petition filed by P Das Gupta against the CBI as withdrawn upon the petitioner's counsel's request.
Ramesh Kumar Rawat v. Surender Kumar Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions on the basis of an amicable settlement with liberty to revive in case of default by the respondents.
Delhi Development Authority v. M/S Aeroshine
The Delhi High Court held that unearned increase payable on transfer of leasehold rights must be calculated based on rates prevailing on the date of application to the lessor, not on later dates, and dismissed DDA's appeal seeking recalculation at higher rates.
Balraj Singh Rathi v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners in a land dispute case, holding that prima facie possession supported by valid documents justifies bail despite dismissal of related civil suit.
Manorama Sinha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compassionate appointment to the second wife and her son, holding that the extant policy excludes second wives married without permission during service from such appointment.
P.L. Adlakha & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from a property dispute between brothers, holding that civil disputes cannot be converted into criminal cases and such misuse of criminal law is an abuse of process.
ADIDAS INDIA MARKETING PRIVATE LTD v. HICARE INDIA PROPERTIES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding that an unregistered lease deed creates only a month-to-month tenancy terminable by notice, and damages for breach of such unregistered lease are unenforceable.
Miss Uma Pawar & Anr. v. Mr. Nizamuddin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging acquittal in a gang rape case, holding that contradictions in victim testimonies and lack of corroborative medical and forensic evidence created reasonable doubt.
The Director of Income Tax (International Taxation), Delhi v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
The Delhi High Court upheld the Authority for Advance Rulings' decision that the transfer of shares from a USA company to its Singapore subsidiary is exempt from income tax under section 10(38) of the Income-tax Act, dismissing the revenue's writ petition alleging treaty shopping.
Sh. Dilip Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a dismissal order for failure to provide a personal hearing before the disciplinary authority altered the enquiry officer's exoneration, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with natural justice.
Esha Ekta Apartments Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. Municipal Corporation of Mumbai
The Supreme Court upheld the refusal to regularize unauthorized constructions violating sanctioned plans, affirming municipal authority to enforce planning laws and order demolition despite occupancy by flat buyers aware of the illegality.
Lajja Ram v. Union Territory, Chandigarh
The Supreme Court held that failure to afford a hearing before modifying acquisition reports violates natural justice, rendering the acquisition notification invalid and allowing the writ petition despite delay and post-award challenge where possession was not taken.
State of Orissa v. Sri Jagabandhu Panda
The Supreme Court held that the post of Ore Dressing Engineer held by the respondent is an ex-cadre post and upheld the Government's authority to determine cadre status and reject the respondent's claim for re-designation and promotion.
UOI v. Kartar Singh and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation by 10% over the Reference Court's market value assessment for Village Bijwasan, following its prior ruling in Ranbir Sharma vs. Union of India.
Management of Panorama Exports Pvt Ltd v. Vijaypal
The Delhi High Court disposed of labor dispute appeals by approving a Rs. 2 Lakh lump sum settlement in lieu of reinstatement and back wages.
Resham Devi Sharma & Ravinder Jain v. Manak Chand Daga & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed two regular second appeals as withdrawn following a bona fide settlement between the parties under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC.