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Iqbal Singh v. Hari Kishan Lal

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:562

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a 1937 sale deed proved through original registration records, dismissing the appellants' claim of ownership and affirming the respondents' title to the disputed property.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India and Ors v. Kailash Ram Jakhar

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:551-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction for a dermatological examination to verify the presence of a tattoo on the candidate's right forearm, declining to interfere with the recruitment process condition.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India and Ors v. Sonali Damne

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:565-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction for dermatological examination to verify tattoo presence on the right forearm as per recruitment rules, declining to interfere with the administrative process.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sonu Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:507-DB

The Delhi High Court directed CISF to reassess the petitioner’s medical fitness for appointment through a Medical Board applying relevant guidelines, allowing the petition with conditions.

administrative petition_allowed

Mohd Zakir & Ors. v. Chandu Lal

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:601

The Delhi High Court held that tenants who continue possession under a stay of eviction must pay reasonable use and occupation charges at market rent to the landlord until final disposal.

civil other

Saurabh Pruthi v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:521

The Delhi High Court upheld a six-month electricity bill assessment based on a slow meter test report under DERC Regulations, dismissing the petition challenging the bill and affirming the regulatory procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Gaurav

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:484

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for pain and suffering and attendant charges in a motor accident claim involving 100% permanent disability, affirming the distinct heads of damages and the use of the multiplier method despite limited documentary proof.

civil appeal_dismissed

Goodai Global Inc v. Shahnawaz Siddiqui & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:649

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s rectification petition and ordered removal of a deceptively similar trademark registered in bad faith by the respondent under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Nitesh Kr. Singh; Laavanya Kaushik; Aliza Alam; Mohnish Sehrawat; Amitoj Chadha v. Harish Lamba

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:616

The Delhi High Court held that RTI Act does not apply to judicial functions requiring analysis of court records, setting aside CIC's order directing disclosure of such information.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rakesh Kumar v. Central Public Information Officer and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:618

The Delhi High Court held that passport information of third parties is exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act and upheld non-disclosure due to destruction of records.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ajabs Academy Pvt Ltd v. The Govt.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025

The Delhi High Court directed the government to verify documents and release pending coaching fees to institutes under the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna scheme, ensuring compliance with the scheme and MoA.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sharad Jain v. Jayanti Prasad Jain

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:960

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord’s eviction petition by holding that the tenant failed to raise a triable issue to rebut the presumption of bona fide need under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

property appeal_allowed

Nagina @ Billo v. The State of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:795

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and sanctioned proceedings against her for giving false evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

MDC Pharmaceuticals Private Limited v. Employee State Insurance Corporation

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:797-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld rejection of a pharmaceutical firm's tender bids for lacking a valid GST registration certificate at bid submission, affirming that possession of such mandatory documentary evidence is essential and cannot be waived as a minor irregularity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Harmeet Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025

The High Court upheld the setting aside of a Magistrate's order directing a superior police officer to register an FIR, holding that under Section 156(3) CrPC, only the officer in charge of a police station can be directed to investigate, and the Magistrate must proceed under Section 200 CrPC if no special evidence is produced.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ajay Kumar Vashist v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:804-DB

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal by expunging adverse observations against the appellant and directing no damages for occupation of government accommodation, while upholding the cancellation and eviction orders.

administrative appeal_allowed

SI Rekha Chauhan v. Manish Kumar

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:858

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that conviction cannot rest on an inconsistent solitary testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. Sushil Kumar Sharma and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:902-DB

The Court held that a government servant under suspension at retirement is entitled only to provisional pension and leave encashment must be released unless recoverability is found, setting aside the Tribunal's order to release all retiral dues without charge-sheet issuance.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ivan Rathinam v. Milan Joseph

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 115

The Supreme Court held that the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act conclusively determines paternity unless rebutted by proof of non-access, quashed the Family Court's revival of maintenance proceedings, and barred re-litigation under res judicata.

family appeal_allowed

Gambhir Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 164

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a six-murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove motive, last seen, and recoveries beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting investigative and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed