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Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Deepika Talwar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2025

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Lalit v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:420

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Gupta Engineers and Contractors v. M/S NBCC India Limited

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:4302-DB

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.

administrative other

Nimai Ghosh & Ors v. State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand)

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 816

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shri Dnyaneshwar Baban Katkar v. The Director General and Inspector General of Police

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2025

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jadhav Satish Vijay v. Union of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2025

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.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shree Jagrutti Cooperative Housing Society Ltd v. Shree Jagruti CHS Proposed

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2025

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.

administrative remanded

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Usha Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:332

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Mohit

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:347-DB

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Bajaj Resources Limited & Anr v. Goyal Herbals Private Limited & Ors

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:442

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Satvinder Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:444

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Abdul Sattar & Anr. v. Maslah Uddin

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:448

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.

civil appeal_allowed

ITC LIMITED v. RAJ KUMAR MITTAL & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:447

The Delhi High Court held the defendants guilty of civil contempt for wilfully disobeying an injunction order and obstructing court proceedings, imposing fines while accepting their unconditional apologies.

civil petition_allowed

Rajeev Electricals v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:392-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' contractual right to cancel a tender without assigning reasons, dismissing the petition challenging the cancellation despite the petitioner being declared lowest bidder and complying with tender requirements.

administrative petition_dismissed

Zakir Hussain v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:330

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case due to long incarceration and trial delay, holding that procedural lapses like delayed FSL report and non-joining of independent witnesses do not vitiate the trial or entitle bail on their own.

criminal appeal_allowed

S.C. Gupta v. D.D.A. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:370

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application under Section 151 CPC seeking rectification of an order directing payment of misuser charges, holding that such applications cannot be used to re-hear or alter comprehensive orders passed with consent.

civil petition_dismissed

Kuldeep Singh Sengar v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:338-DB

The Delhi High Court granted interim suspension of sentence to the appellant for cataract surgery on medical grounds subject to strict conditions and no further extensions.

criminal sentence_modified

Rajneesh v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:342

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, holding that the victim's consent is immaterial and school records reliably establish her age.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nivin Verma v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:343-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a minor child amid ongoing domestic violence proceedings, directing visitation and custody matters to the Mahila Court while ensuring protection of the child and mother.

family petition_dismissed

Jyoti alias Kittu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:352

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a wife who caused grievous burn injuries to her husband, emphasizing a gender-neutral approach in criminal law and rejecting leniency based solely on the accused’s gender.

criminal appeal_dismissed