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DDA v. Madhu Bala Dham
The court upheld that adverse ACRs must be communicated with opportunity for representation before promotion decisions, and set aside the DPC's decision based on uncommunicated adverse reports.
Staff Selection Commission v. Naresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction for a medical examination to verify the presence of a tattoo on the respondent's right forearm, dismissing the SSC's challenge to the recruitment fitness assessment.
Inder Mohan Nagpal v. Govt of NCT
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a life member of a registered society cannot represent it in court without specific authorization, rendering the writ petition challenging government-appointed management of the society not maintainable.
Rashid Proprietor of MS Enterprises v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the GST registration cancellation order for failure to provide clear grounds, material, and a personal hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.
Devi Alias Devi Bai v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed DDA to execute lease and conveyance deeds converting leasehold to freehold in favor of the petitioner after public notice and absence of objections despite lost original documents.
Anita v. Jatinder Kumar
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition for non-compliance of a custody order, directing expeditious execution proceedings and mediation while emphasizing child welfare and compliance with court orders.
Strix Ltd. v. Maharaja Appliances Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte commercial suit decree against the defendant, dismissing applications to set it aside and condone delay due to the defendant's negligence and failure to show sufficient cause.
Shyam Prasad Nagalla & Ors. v. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that compensation in motor accident claims involving foreign currency income must be calculated using the exchange rate on the claim petition date and the standard multiplier for age, enhancing the awarded compensation.
HARI NANDAN SINGH v. STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court discharged the appellant from charges under Sections 353, 298, and 504 IPC, holding that the material did not disclose essential ingredients of the offences at the charge framing stage.
SEEMA RANI v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that major sons and married daughters residing with the deceased and not fully self-sufficient are dependents entitled to compensation including future prospects, enhancing the award accordingly.
NUR AHAMAD ABDULSAB KANAVI v. ABDUL MUNAF
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by fixing the claimant's income at Rs. 10,000 per month and recognizing 100% permanent disability, applying established principles for calculating just compensation.
State of Uttarakhand v. Sanjay Ram Tamta
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused husband in a dowry death case due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand for dowry and connected cruelty, emphasizing strict proof requirements under Section 304B IPC and cautious appellate interference with acquittals.
SANJAY RAJPOOT v. RAM SINGH
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing the claimant's age, disability at 90%, and applying the appropriate multiplier, ensuring just reparation for loss of earning capacity.
Akula Raghuram v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of abduction charges under Section 366-A IPC due to lack of conclusive proof of the victim's minority and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence.
C.S. UMESH v. T.V. GANGARAJU
The Supreme Court held that unilateral oral corrections of judicial orders without notice violate natural justice and must be set aside, restoring the matter for fresh hearing.
Siba Nial @ Trilochan v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction due to discrepancies in witness testimony and inconclusive forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Vijayalaxmi @ Roopa v. Shenoy
The Supreme Court held that Income Tax Returns are valid proof of income for motor accident compensation claims and enhanced the awarded compensation accordingly.
Karuna Parmar v. Prakash Sinha & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including potential income, awarding reasonable medical expenses, and applying minimum wages for the deceased child's compensation.
Naushey Ali & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 307 IPC can be quashed on compromise if evidence does not support the charge and continuation would be an abuse of process.
Mehatar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable sole witness testimony lacking corroboration, emphasizing the necessity of corroboration when witness evidence is partly doubtful.