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Chetak Logistics Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a tax authority's unreasoned order dismissing the taxpayer's reply to a show-cause notice and directed fresh adjudication with proper reasons.
M/S METRRO WASTE HANDLING PRIVATE LIMITED v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court directed the Reserve Bank of India to decide the petitioner's representation within six weeks, ensuring timely administrative action without adjudicating the merits.
Hakeem Ahmed Khan v. Lokesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reducing contributory negligence attributed to the injured passenger from 50% to 30%, holding the bus driver primarily liable for rash driving while the passenger was de-boarding.
M/S Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd v. The Indure Private Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed a sole arbitrator despite objections on stamping, limitation, and exhaustion of contractual remedies.
Aditya Saurabh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s appeal under the RBI Ombudsman Scheme regarding fraudulent e-wallet transactions and advised fresh representation to CIBIL to address adverse credit scoring.
Umrao Singh v. DDA
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking an approach road by directing the DDA to consider the petitioner’s representation and decide the matter expeditiously with a personal hearing.
Sh. Lagadapati Madhusudhan Rao & Ors. v. IDBI Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner's ambiguous communication must be treated as a request for personal hearing, directing the bank to consider it and setting aside the impugned order passed without such consideration.
NI-MET METALS INC v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against DGFT for delayed compliance, holding that ultimate compliance negates wilful contempt and the petitioner may challenge the decision through appropriate legal remedies.
Ankit Mahanot v. MS Royalgolf Link City Projects Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, appointed an independent sole arbitrator by consent, and directed arbitration under DIAC rules in a payment dispute under a villa buyer agreement.
Jasram and Ors v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that assignees holding valid registered Assignment Deeds can maintain execution petitions under Section 146 and Order 21 Rule 16 CPC even if the decree was passed in favor of assignors, setting aside dismissal based on alleged factual inconsistencies.
Keshavamurthy Ramaiah v. Urological Society of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing a disqualified candidate to contest USI elections, holding that disqualification without hearing on new allegations violates natural justice and that the plaintiff established a prima facie case for injunction.
Satish Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape based on the reliable sole testimony of the victim but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating factors.
Inspector Shangkahao v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the relaxation of minimum height requirements for Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North East in CAPF recruitment, directing reassessment of petitioners on the relaxed standard.
Inspector Shivkali Dhurve v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing application of relaxed height standards for Scheduled Tribes candidates from the North East in CAPF recruitment, following binding precedent affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Bharti Arora v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court quashed adverse findings and proceedings against a police officer under Section 58 of the NDPS Act for lack of jurisdiction, violation of natural justice, and held that such offences must be tried summarily by a Magistrate.
Union of India v. Rohit Nandan
The Supreme Court held that the State Government's notification merging the Tanti caste with Scheduled Castes without parliamentary approval is illegal, denying the respondent Scheduled Caste status and benefits, and set aside his promotion based on that status.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Vivek V. Gawde
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by framing issues in summary eviction proceedings under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, affirming limited writ jurisdiction over civil court orders and upholding the quasi-judicial independence of the Inquiry Officer.
Om Prakash Yadav v. Niranjan Kumar Upadhyay & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that prosecution of public servants requires sanction under Section 197 CrPC only if the offence was committed while acting in official duty, and quashing of proceedings for lack of sanction was improper where the acts alleged were criminal conspiracies outside official duty.
GEORGE v. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction under murder charges, holding that conviction based solely on the inconsistent testimony of an interested witness is impermissible and acquitted him.
Indore Development Authority v. Dr. Hemant Mandovra
The Supreme Court set aside consumer forum orders directing possession after 28 years of default, holding that fresh tender or auction must be followed for allotment.