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State v. Sudhir Phagaat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case, holding that prosecution failed to prove rashness or negligence beyond reasonable doubt.
Pujeshwari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried a single live cartridge, holding that conscious possession is essential for criminal liability.
Deepak v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing grant of furlough to a life convict for a heinous offence, emphasizing eligibility criteria and safeguards under prison rules.
Commissioner of Police v. Kumari Sangeeta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order reinstating a police constable terminated for alleged suppression of a criminal case, holding that knowledge of the FIR is essential before suppression can be inferred.
National Research Development Corporation v. Dharam Veer Singh
The Delhi High Court held that remuneration enhancement terms in a recruitment advertisement form part of the contract and a clause barring legal claims is void, entitling the employee to 10% annual increments and arrears.
Dwarka Matlani v. Jay Daryani and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's rectification petition and ordered removal of the respondent's copyright registration for a slavishly imitated label, holding that prior adoption and originality are essential for copyright protection.
Uma v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a widow is entitled to inherit her deceased husband's street vending rights and seniority under the relevant rules and schemes, subject to verification.
Sh. Dhanraj Singh Jain & Anr v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that possession of excess land without acquisition is illegal and directed the State to initiate acquisition proceedings and pay compensation from the date of illegal possession.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the dismissal of a police officer due to procedural lapses and lack of reliable evidence in the departmental enquiry, ordering reinstatement with benefits.
Gulshan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner under the NDPS Act, holding that a prima facie case existed based on his presence at the recovery and corroborative evidence beyond co-accused statements.
Ranjeet Kumar v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court quashed a conclusive Disagreement Note issued by an unauthorized authority in disciplinary proceedings, holding that such disagreement must be tentative and that gratuity and provident fund cannot be withheld without proper findings, thereby directing release of retiral benefits to the petitioner.
Uttam Singh v. UOI and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld statutory protection under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, restraining eviction of a street vendor from INA Market pending survey and certification, despite jurisdictional disputes and lack of formal allotment.
Sanjay Manocha and Ors v. UOI and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that street vendors at INA Market are protected from eviction until the statutory survey and vending certificate issuance under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 are completed, despite jurisdictional disputes among authorities.
Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner is entitled to refund of excess application fee paid under an earlier PFT policy when the revised policy with reduced fees applies to proposals under process but not yet notified.
Shiva Sharma and Ors v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that prescribed eligibility cut-off dates in recruitment notifications remain binding despite extensions of application deadlines unless expressly altered by the recruiting authority.
Lakshya Arya v. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of a provisional appointment offer where the candidate failed to meet the eligibility condition of clearing all exams in the first attempt.
Girdhar Tolani v. Satbhushan Arora
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord’s bona fide requirement to set up a business post-retirement is a valid ground for eviction and that alternate accommodation must be genuinely available and suitable to defeat such a claim.
Rajender v. Mohd Mobin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal against a motor accident compensation award, holding that inordinate delay without sufficient cause is not condonable and the appellant vehicle owner is liable based on police records and unchallenged evidence.
S.K. Srivastava & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing retrospective grant of Flexible Complementing Scheme promotions from the date of eligibility, overruling administrative delay as a ground for denial.
Sahil Parvez & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the release of the movie "2020 Delhi" as premature pending CBFC certification, emphasizing limited judicial interference in film certification and upholding the role of disclaimers and statutory authorities.