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Harjeet Singh Kalra v. N Rajesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's rejection of the plaint for lack of cause of action where the suit sought to circumvent unchallenged judicial orders passed during criminal proceedings.
Times Internet Limited v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court quashed the ED's arbitrary rejection of NOCs for overseas investments by Times Internet and Bennet Coleman, holding that summons alone do not justify denial absent formal proceedings or clear reasons.
Pawan Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that freezing an entire bank account without notice and limiting lien to the disputed amount violates the right to livelihood under Article 21 and directed defreezing except for the disputed sum.
Suzilia Menyeng Anak Chuat v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing custody of two Malaysian minor children to their mother, emphasizing the best interests of the child over foreign custody orders.
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.