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Jai Kishan Khanna v. Registrar of Delhi Cooperative Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against the Registrar for delay in passing an order, as the order was eventually passed, but cautioned strict future compliance.
Anuj Ghuliani v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice under Section 148A(b) must provide at least seven days to respond and that the Assessing Officer must consider any timely reply before issuing a notice under Section 148, setting aside the impugned order and notice.
Rawat v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged illegal constructions as motivated and frivolous, emphasizing strict scrutiny of PILs to prevent misuse and uphold genuine public interest.
TM 25 Holding BV v. Akhtar Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to the plaintiff against defendants manufacturing and distributing counterfeit goods bearing the registered 'G-STAR' trademarks, proceeding ex parte due to defendants' non-appearance.
ZON HOTELS PVT. LTD v. GOA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court held that environmental compensation orders must comply with natural justice by providing a hearing before determination, and remanded the matter for fresh determination after hearing the appellant.
MAATR SPARSH AN INITIATIVE BY AVYAAN FOUNDATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to ensure provision of feeding rooms and child care facilities in public places to uphold the fundamental rights of nursing mothers and infants under the Constitution.
Rocky v. State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 420, 344, and 506 IPC, holding that disputed civil documents cannot negate prima facie criminal allegations at the quashing stage.
Veer Tower Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. District Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Mumbai City (4) & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a co-operative housing society is entitled to deemed conveyance under Section 11 of the MOFA Act despite redevelopment delays and incomplete federation formation, directing the Competent Authority to issue conveyance accordingly.
Farooq Yasin Sayyad Inamdar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Show Cause Notice issued by the Waqf Board CEO, holding that such a challenge is premature absent exceptional circumstances and that an effective alternate remedy exists.
Ramesh Bagaram Mankane & Hemant Bagaram Mankame v. Vasant Dattatray Pawar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that tenancy land transfers require prior statutory sanction and confirmed plaintiffs' possession and title, rejecting defendants' claims based on agreements and possession receipt.
Rohit Singh v. Anil Kumar Poddar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld summary decree in a suit for recovery based on bounced cheques, holding that the appellant failed to raise a substantial or triable defence under Order XXXVII CPC.
Mahakaleshwar Infratech Pvt. Ltd v. Chief Engineer, National Highways, UPPWD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award that compensated delay in appointed date declaration but denied claims for prolongation costs and held Covid-19 delays as non-compensable force majeure.
Sentec India Company Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Extra Duty Deposit is not a customs duty and refund claims of EDD are not subject to the one-year limitation under Section 27 of the Customs Act, directing refund of EDD deposited during provisional assessment.
VIJAY POWER GENERATORS LTD v. TARUN ENGINEERING SYNDICATE
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the petitioner failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and the respondent successfully rebutted the statutory presumption under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Zahoor Ahmad Peer v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a terrorism case under UAPA, holding that prima facie evidence of harbouring a terrorist negates bail despite prolonged pre-trial custody.
Ram Naresh & Anr. v. GNCT Delhi
The Court held that an adult woman’s voluntary refusal to return to her husband or parental home precludes habeas corpus relief, directing protective measures instead.
Rudra Kumar Verma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a criminal breach of trust and forgery case, emphasizing that bail is not punitive and non-recovery of proceeds is not a ground to deny bail.
Jayati Mozumdar v. Managing Committee Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that statutory service conditions under the Delhi School Education Act permit writ jurisdiction against private unaided schools and directed re-employment of a teacher in accordance with Rule 110(2) proviso.
Prithvi Singh Yadav v. C.B.I.
Delhi High Court set aside conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict proof requirements and caution in relying on hostile witnesses and tape-recorded evidence.
Surinder Singh v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that landowners acquired for planned development have no vested right to alternative plot allotment but are entitled to consideration subject to availability, seniority, and rules, directing DDA to consider the petitioner accordingly.