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Surendra Singh & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of police constables under Section 34 IPC for murder, holding that mere presence without proof of common intention is insufficient for conviction.
Dr. Priyambada Sharma v. Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to validate medical degrees awarded before its earlier judgment and permitted continuation of studies for affected candidates, imposing costs on responsible authorities.
Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd. v. Shree Swaminarayanan Pty Ltd
The Bombay High Court granted a limited 90-day injunction restraining a distributor from disparaging the manufacturer’s products pending arbitration, balancing contractual obligations with free commercial speech.
Nitin Prabodhchandra Gadekar v. The State Bank of India
The High Court upheld the appellate court's discretion to set aside a judgment on admission in a lease dispute, holding that such judgment requires clear, unambiguous admission and proper interpretation of lease termination provisions under Section 111 of the Transfer of Property Act.
M/s. Amar Builders v. Champalal Indraraj Sand alias Rahtekar & Ors.
The High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing cross-objections in a civil appeal where the appeal was stayed and not taken up for final hearing, emphasizing the wide discretion under Order XLI Rule 22 CPC.
Millan Pradhan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of university rules annulling exam performance for revealing identity and requiring passing all 1st year MBBS subjects before promotion, dismissing the petition challenging these regulations.
Mohd Yunus and Ors v. Delhi Waqf Board & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's refusal to expedite hearing, holding that the Court cannot direct preferential treatment or interfere with the Tribunal's administrative discretion under Article 226.
Rohtash Kumar Godara v. Border Security Force
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to decide the petitioner's statutory petitions and application for suspension of sentence within three weeks, emphasizing timely disposal of such petitions under the BSF Act.
Irfan Badshah v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict despite a pending Arms Act case committed during prior parole, emphasizing reformation and discretionary relief under prison rules.
Ex. Sgt Manoj Kumar & Anr v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the University’s autonomous policy to include wards and widows of Para-Military and Police Personnel within the Defence Category reservation for medical admissions, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge as untimely and unfounded.
Ritu Pahwa v. Payal Kashyap & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction restraining lift construction, holding that statutory permissions and balance of convenience favor completion subject to trial adjudication.
Monika v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a commercial heroin case, holding that the stringent twin conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not satisfied and procedural non-compliance issues are to be examined at trial.
Jitender Singh v. Yogeshwar Singh Tomar
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding the suit for specific performance was within limitation and disclosed a cause of action.
Rakesh Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity of opium, relaxing stringent bail conditions due to procedural lapses and prolonged trial delay.
Ramakant and Co. Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory deadline for filing financial statements under the Companies Act cannot be extended by administrative circulars and upheld the levy of additional fees for delayed filings from the original due date.
X v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to the accused in a sexual assault case, holding that bail cannot be cancelled without strong evidence of misuse or interference with justice.
H.N. Wadhwa v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that removal from service was disproportionate to the proven charge of submitting TA/DA bills for a non-licensed guest house and substituted the punishment with compulsory retirement.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Siya Ram Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award of 100% functional disability and future medical expenses to a victim in a permanent vegetative state, dismissing the insurer’s appeal challenging the quantum of compensation.
Ashok Jindal v. Union of India through the Chairman Railway Board & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to constitute an Integrated Medical Board within four weeks to assess the petitioner's medical fitness following his permanent disability from a railway injury.
Mohd Sadat Ashraf & Ors. v. Delhi Waqf Board Through & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's refusal to expedite hearing, holding that preferential treatment cannot be granted and such petitions constitute abuse of process.