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Manohar Singh v. N.T.P.C. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the rejection of his complaint against NTPC officials and upheld the finality of earlier judgments denying pay protection benefits, refusing to reopen settled issues.
Sachin v. Nitesh Kumar Mishra
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions concerning non-deployment of appointed candidates on the respondent's undertaking to complete formalities and provide posting within three working days.
D.C. Goel v. B.S.E.S. Yamuna Power Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a common seniority list for promotion to Assistant Engineer, ruling that promotion rights arise only against actual vacancies and not merely on eligibility, dismissing the writ petition challenging the seniority list.
Chowgule Public School v. Anita Bhola & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Delhi School Tribunal's power to condone delay in filing an appeal, holding that conciliation proceedings constitute sufficient cause for such delay under the Limitation Act.
Mahabir & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing acquittal under revisional jurisdiction, holding such conversion impermissible without retrial and emphasizing procedural safeguards and the non-retrospective nature of victim's appellate rights.
INDEPENDENT SUGAR CORPORATION LTD v. GIRISH SRIRAM JUNEJA & ORS
The Supreme Court held that prior approval of the Competition Commission of India is mandatory before the Committee of Creditors can approve a resolution plan containing a combination under Section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Ajai Kumar Chauhan v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove premeditation and intent beyond reasonable doubt.
S. VISHNU GANGA & Ors. v. M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding that loss of income and future prospects must be assessed considering the deceased's active business role and that continuation of business by dependents does not negate pecuniary loss.
SHANKAR LAL SHARMA v. RAJESH KOOLWAL
The Supreme Court disposed of a Special Leave Petition by directing a monetary settlement to the petitioner and emphasized the crucial role of advocates in providing voluntary legal assistance to indigent litigants.
DR. TANVI BEHL v. SHREY GOEL
The Supreme Court held that domicile or residence-based reservation in PG Medical courses is constitutionally invalid, mandating merit-based admissions except for permissible institutional preferences.
Narcotic Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that bail pending appeal under the NDPS Act can be granted before serving half the sentence if justified, upholding the High Court's order and emphasizing judicial discretion and fundamental rights.
Vinobhai v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to material contradictions in eyewitness testimonies and held that recovery of weapon alone is insufficient to sustain conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
H. ANJANAPPA & ORS. v. A. PRABHAKAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning delay and granting leave to appeal to subsequent purchasers who were not parties to the suit and whose impleadment was rejected, holding that unexplained delay cannot be condoned and such persons are not entitled to appeal without being aggrieved parties.
Krishnadatt Awasthy v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of appointments without affording a hearing violated the principle of audi alteram partem and that mere familial relationship without participation does not establish bias, thus restoring the appellants' appointments.
Danesh Singh & Ors. v. Har Pyari Thr. LRs.
The Supreme Court held that a transfer of mortgaged property pendente lite is barred by Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act and that third parties can maintain separate suits challenging fraudulent auction sales despite the bar under Section 47 CPC.
Karthikeyan K v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to consider the petitioner’s representation in the next transfer round without interfering with the transfer order, emphasizing adherence to transfer policy and limited judicial review.
Karnjeet Kumar v. The Director General & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that medical fitness standards prescribed for LDCE candidates apply independently of routine medical category status, dismissing the petitioner's claim for appointment after being declared medically unfit.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research v. United Forum of CSIR Retired Scientists
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's ruling that special pay granted to CSIR scientists must be merged with last pay drawn for pension computation, rejecting the Ministry of Finance's partial inclusion methodology as contrary to Supreme Court precedent.
Surender Singh v. M/S Dilshad Engineering Works and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord with better title and bona fide requirement is entitled to eviction despite tenant's unregistered ownership claims, applying estoppel under Section 116 of the Evidence Act.
Raju @ Chanakya v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court converted the appellants' murder convictions under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, sentencing them to the period already served, recognizing the killing occurred in sudden and grave provocation without premeditation.