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JHARKHAND URJA UTPADAN NIGAM LTD. & ANR v. M/S BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for appeals under the Commercial Courts Act starts from judgment pronouncement, not receipt of certified copies, and refused to condone a 301-day delay caused by petitioner’s negligence, emphasizing speedy disposal of commercial disputes.
Mohammed Ajaan Khan v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a young accused in a sexual offence case involving a minor, holding that a long-standing consensual relationship without evidence of force is a mitigating factor at the bail stage.
Mandip Gyan Singh v. The State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 25-year-old accused in a sexual offence case involving a 14-year-old prosecutrix, holding that her voluntary elopement and consensual relationship are mitigating factors at the bail stage despite her minor status.
Devendra Ramchandra Palsamkar v. Gajanan Raghunath Patkar
The Bombay High Court upheld a permanent injunction in favor of co-owners restraining unauthorized construction, holding that possession and clear title suffice for injunction without requiring a declaratory suit.
Sumitra v. Ganga Ram and Others
The Delhi High Court held that succession to agricultural land vested before the 2005 Amendment to the Hindu Succession Act is governed exclusively by the Delhi Land Reforms Act, and dismissed the suit for partition as barred by law under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Siddhant Kumar v. Mayank Malik
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing a written statement in a non-commercial civil suit, emphasizing the discretionary power of courts under Article 227 CPC to balance procedural timelines with substantive justice.
Mishra, Adv. Major Anish Muralidhar, Army v. Sub TIFC Reji TV Retd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired serviceman despite conflicting medical opinions, relying on the Supreme Court precedent in Dharamvir Singh.
Divya v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disqualification from CAPFs Assistant Commandant recruitment on grounds of anemia, holding that prescribed medical fitness standards must be met at initial or review examinations and subsequent medical reports cannot override official findings.
Vivek Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for withdrawal of resignation under service rules can be relaxed due to COVID-19, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's application on merits.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex JWO Om Narayan Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension to a discharged Air Force personnel, affirming the presumption of service connection and placing the onus on the employer to disprove entitlement.
Ashish and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed disclosure of AFCAT test question papers, answer keys, and response sheets to ensure transparency and fairness in evaluation, while mandating similar relief for other candidates.
Ritesh Kumar v. Sudershan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction for bona fide need, holding that the landlord's need was genuine, the tenant raised no triable issue, and delay in filing was condoned.
Sita Ram v. Sudershan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction under bona fide need grounds, condoned delay in filing, and upheld the landlord's ownership and genuine requirement of the premises.
Madan Mohan v. Sudershan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant on landlord's bona fide need under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding no triable issue was raised and tenant estopped from disputing landlord's title.
Maj Gen Virendra Kumar Jain v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal enhancing land acquisition compensation to Rs. 21 lacs per acre as per Supreme Court directions but denied interest for delay.
Ramjas School Anand Parvat Senior Wing v. Archna Chugh
The Delhi High Court upheld that suspension of employees by recognized private schools without prior or timely approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(4) of the DSE Act is illegal, dismissing the school's appeal.
Anita v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld the Bank’s rejection of a widow’s compassionate appointment application, holding that eligibility must strictly conform to the Bank’s scheme and the petitioner’s family income exceeded prescribed limits.
Delhi Commission for Women v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the FIR against the DCW Chairperson for alleged disclosure of a minor victim's identity, rejected the plea for quashing, and declined to order a special investigation, emphasizing procedural propriety and ongoing trial processes.
Amandeep Singh Batra v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi Prateek Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR and charge sheet alleging false and motivated prosecution, holding that such contentions are to be tested at trial and not at the quashing stage.
Residents Welfare Association Regd. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the moratorium protecting an alleged unauthorized construction in an authorized colony under the Special Provisions Act, holding that the moratorium applies to such areas.