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RBI AND ANR v. RAMESH SINGH AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a writ Court can correct an arbitrary denial of marks for a correct answer in a departmental exam, awarding promotion prospectively but denying retrospective benefits due to delay.
Shivani Sharma v. Ram Chander and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld its power under Section 165 of the Indian Evidence Act to actively elicit truth and allowed enhancement of compensation in a motor accident injury claim considering the appellant's permanent disability and losses.
Real Lifestyle Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd. v. Turner Asia Pacific Ventures Inc.
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot modify a sanctioned Scheme of Arrangement to impose new obligations not agreed upon, dismissing RLB's application seeking transfer of encryption keys and restoration of the distribution network.
Babita Pathak & Others v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that carry-forward of reserved vacancies for physically handicapped persons under Section 36 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is directory, does not create rights for General category candidates, and appointments beyond advertised vacancies are impermissible, dismissing the writ petitions challenging the reservation scheme.
Dharam Raj v. The Chairman Cum-MD, D.T.C. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee suspended for technical lapses caused by wrongful assignment of duties is entitled to full salary and service benefits for the suspension period despite a penalty of censure.
Som Raj @ Soma v. State of H.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC where the accused inflicted a fatal blow with a deadly weapon, establishing intent to cause death despite absence of premeditation.
M/s Bagai Construction Thr. v. M/s Gupta Building Material Store
The Supreme Court held that courts should not permit belated production of documents or recall of witnesses after conclusion of evidence and arguments unless sufficient cause is shown, emphasizing sparing exercise of inherent powers to ensure expeditious and fair trial.
State of Kerala v. Sneha Cheriyan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Kerala Government Orders requiring a minimum continuous service of one academic year for teachers to claim re-appointment preference under Rule 51A, thereby curbing misuse of short-term appointments in aided schools.
Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court dismissed bail for accused involved in manufacturing and distributing poisonous liquor causing multiple deaths, emphasizing the gravity of offence and denying bail to a prime conspirator with criminal antecedents.
State of Kerala v. Kandath Distilleries
The Supreme Court held that the State's discretionary power to grant liquor licences is not a legal duty and the High Court cannot compel grant of such licence by writ of mandamus.
K. Srinivas Rao v. D.A. Deepa
The Supreme Court held that repeated false complaints and defamatory allegations by a spouse constitute mental cruelty warranting divorce and emphasized mediation in matrimonial disputes.
SLS Energy Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reopening income tax assessments for pre-2013-14 years on the ground of excessive share premium is unjustified without tangible material, as share premium is a capital receipt and relevant statutory amendments are prospective.
R N Malhotra v. Dhanesh Kumar Jain & Ors.
The High Court of Delhi dismissed the petition in CRL.M.C. 2787/2010 by referring to the judgment in a related case, without elaborating further.
Mukesh Gupta & Ors. v. Daljeet Singh Uberoi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 447 IPC for lack of prima facie evidence and abuse of process where disputed ownership and possession of an industrial plot were involved.
Subhash v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for robbery based on prompt identification and recovery despite absence of Test Identification Parade, modifying only the fine imposed.
Rajbir Khatri v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT’s dismissal of a driver recruitment claim, directing fresh consideration of the petitioner’s eligibility based on possession of a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle licence.
R N Malhotra v. Bhupesh Kumar Jain & Ors.
The High Court of Delhi dismissed petition CRL.M.C. 2786/2010 filed by R N Malhotra in terms of the judgment passed in a related petition CRL.M.C. 2782/2010.
R N Malhotra v. Surender Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition CRL.M.C. 2785/2010 by referring to its contemporaneous judgment in a related case, without elaborating on the merits.
R N Malhotra v. Surender Kumar Jain & Ors.
The High Court of Delhi dismissed the petition CRL.M.C. 2783/2010 filed by R N Malhotra in terms of the judgment passed in the connected petition CRL.M.C. 2782/2010.