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Shubham Manna v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the main conspirator involved in manufacturing and selling spurious cancer medicines, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk to public health.
Salim Malik @ Munna v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges against the petitioner for rioting and arson, holding that the Sessions Court rightly found strong suspicion based on prosecution material at the charge stage.
Jyoti Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a child, holding that habeas corpus cannot be misused to resolve matrimonial custody disputes and that such matters must be decided by the Family Court.
Rattan Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to forward the disputed reference petition under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to the District Judge for adjudication, condoned delay in substitution of legal heirs, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
Rajesh Kumar v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission exceeded its revisional jurisdiction in reducing the insurance claim and restored the full insured amount payable to the appellant, emphasizing limited revisional powers and strict interpretation of exclusion clauses.
Rajendra Kumar Barjatya and Another v. U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld demolition of unauthorized commercial constructions on residential land despite delay and third-party ownership, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory provisions and procedural safeguards.
NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION v. M/S. S.A. BUILDERS LTD
The Supreme Court upheld that compound interest is payable under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration Act, affirmed the arbitrator's jurisdiction to clarify the award, and directed execution in accordance with M/s. Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd., overruling S.L. Arora.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Suresh Chandra Tewari
The Supreme Court held that a family settlement or partition executed after the statutory cut-off date cannot be recognized to avoid land ceiling, and once finality is attained, the matter cannot be reopened, allowing the State to take possession of surplus land.
Ayub Khan v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that High Court directions mandating a specific format for recording antecedents in bail orders are not binding, non-compliance does not amount to judicial indiscipline, and adverse personal remarks against judicial officers in judicial orders must be avoided.
Deepti Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court's order restoring the appellant's maintenance petition and directing fresh adjudication by the Family Court.
Athar Parwez v. Union of India
The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant charged under UAPA, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention and lack of prima facie evidence justify bail despite statutory restrictions.
S. GUNASEKARAN v. THE UNDER SECRETARY TO GOVT
The Supreme Court modified an excessive penalty imposed on a medical admission candidate who resigned within the original prospectus period amid confusing amendments, balancing contributory negligence and institutional responsibility.
Shashikant Sakharam Gawade v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Chief Judicial Magistrate has the power to extend the period of the Writ of Commission under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act without requiring a fresh application, directing expeditious execution of possession orders with necessary assistance.
Gopal Radheshyam Yadav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused in a MCOC Act case, holding that the statutory conditions for invoking the Act were not met and prolonged detention without trial violated fundamental rights.
Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment to Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd. for delayed rollout of CSCs, holding that lack of last mile broadband connectivity excused delay and liquidated damages could not be imposed without proof of loss.
Harshpal Singh Negi v. St Mary’s School Safdarjung Enclave
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination and minority certificate, holding that the petitioner must exhaust statutory remedies before the Delhi School Tribunal and National Commission for Minority Educational Institution respectively.
Prem Prakash v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that delayed framing of Recruitment Rules does not entitle CRPF personnel to retrospective promotion or seniority prior to the notification of such rules.
Autar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of pension fixation and increment entitlement claims of a retired BSF Inspector in light of Supreme Court judgments limiting retrospective pension benefits.
Virendra Singh Shekhawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that departmental failure to detail an officer for mandatory promotion courses cannot prejudice his seniority or promotion, directing retrospective promotions and review DPCs accordingly.
Bir Singh v. Pratap Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an application for judgment on admissions in a property dispute involving alleged benami transaction and oral settlement, holding that triable issues require trial.