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Dalip Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a convicted prisoner’s petition for furlough despite a prior late surrender, emphasizing furlough as a progressive correctional measure subject to conditions ensuring compliance.
Pooja Anand v. Basic Chemicals Cosmetics and Dyes Export Promotion Council
The Delhi High Court held that CHEMEXCIL, an autonomous Export Promotion Council not under pervasive State control and not performing public functions, is not 'State' under Article 12, and writ petitions against it are not maintainable.
Preeti v. Ashwini Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against MCD, holding that the Corporation complied with Court directions by issuing a show-cause notice and providing hearing, and that rectification negated unauthorized construction claims.
Vikram Singh Gahlot & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed DDA to auction remaining EWS flats in Sector 19-B, Dwarka to existing purchasers of higher category flats, subject to petitioners' liberty to challenge reserve price.
Chirag Arora v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim shared custody and visitation rights to the father in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the child's welfare and directing production of the child under habeas corpus.
Vishvanath Agarwal v. Election Commission of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging election matters during the election process are barred under Article 329(b) and the Representation of People Act, 1951, and the exclusive remedy lies in filing an election petition after the election concludes.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Yashdeep
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal as withdrawn after the appellant's counsel conceded it was covered by an earlier adverse decision.
M/S National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajender Singh Meena & Ors.
Delhi High Court partially allowed insurer's appeals in motor accident claims, affirming negligence of van driver but modifying compensation awards based on actual loss and disability.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Deepika Talwar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, enhanced future prospects to 50%, disallowed deduction of group personal accident insurance, and dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging vehicle involvement and negligence.
Lalit v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in an NDPS case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation at the initial investigation stage given the evidence and prior involvement.
M/S Gupta Engineers and Contractors v. M/S NBCC India Limited
The Delhi High Court modified its earlier judgment to expunge incorrect factual observations without altering the dismissal of the writ petition challenging NBCC's fresh NIT.
Nimai Ghosh & Ors v. State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand)
The Supreme Court set aside convictions for murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony marked by unnatural conduct and absence of weapon recovery, restoring the trial court's acquittal.
Shri Dnyaneshwar Baban Katkar v. The Director General and Inspector General of Police
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking correction of date of birth in service records beyond the prescribed five-year period under service rules, holding that the Registration of Births and Deaths Act does not override service conditions and emphasizing the adverse impact of belated changes on service benefits.
Jadhav Satish Vijay v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that cancellation of a CISF appointment for alleged suppression of criminal antecedents was illegal where the petitioner had truthfully disclosed and was acquitted, directing reinstatement with continuity of service.
Shree Jagrutti Cooperative Housing Society Ltd v. Shree Jagruti CHS Proposed
The High Court held that registration of cooperative housing societies under Section 9 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act requires a reasoned order recording statutory compliance, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration due to absence of such reasons.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Usha Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for loss of dependency without deducting family pension, ruling that pensionary benefits payable irrespective of accidental death are not deductible under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Mohit
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing a re-medical examination of the respondent, holding that external haemorrhoids do not constitute a disqualification under the Delhi Police recruitment rules.
Bajaj Resources Limited & Anr v. Goyal Herbals Private Limited & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs to amend their plaint post-trial commencement to include subsequent trademark registrations and related facts, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to avoid multiplicity of litigation and ensure justice.
Satvinder Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging eviction proceedings pending before the Estate Officer under the Public Premises Act, directing expeditious disposal and refraining from unnecessary adjournments.
Abdul Sattar & Anr. v. Maslah Uddin
The Delhi High Court held that tenants must pay reasonable use and occupation charges during the pendency of a stay on an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, to compensate the landlord for loss caused by delay.