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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.
CELIR LLP v. SUMATI PRASAD BAFNA
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a SARFAESI Act auction, set aside a High Court redemption order, directed issuance of sale certificate to the successful bidder, and held that obstructing possession and title transfer post-judgment may constitute contempt.
Urban Improvement Trust v. Vidya Devi
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition notifications due to non-compliance with mandatory notice and compensation payment provisions, emphasizing protection of landowners' rights despite delay in challenge.
Union of India v. Smt. Ameenabi and Another
The High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal of a woman charged with unauthorized possession of gold, holding that prosecution failed to prove conscious possession beyond reasonable doubt due to lack of corroborative evidence and independent witnesses.
Vikesh Kumar Singh v. Director General Central Industrial Security Force and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside removal from service orders against CISF personnel for disproportionate punishment compared to similarly placed ITBP personnel and directed their reinstatement without back wages.
SI Ved Prakash v. Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal on merits in criminal proceedings is not an acquittal on technical grounds under Rule 12(a) of the Delhi Police Rules, entitling the police officer to reinstatement following dismissal based on the same charges.
SIKKA KARS GLOBAL PVT LTD & ANR. v. ABHAY KUMAR JAIN
The Delhi High Court held that striking off defence solely for non-filing of affidavit of admission/denial under the Commercial Courts Act is not justified if the written statement is timely filed, and set aside the Trial Court's order accordingly.
Parth Karamchandani v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the medical boards' decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit for Defence Services recruitment and dismissed the petition seeking a Review Medical Board.
Mohsin Dehlvi Proprietor of Dehlvi Naturals v. Sana Herbals Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to consolidate connected trademark rectification proceedings, holding that subsequent developments do not warrant interference with the original order.
Pramod Kumar Bidua v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an airman with over 10 years of service and prior permission to join another government post is entitled to pro-rata pension under the Ministry of Defence Circular dated 04.11.2022, setting aside the respondents’ rejection.
Priyaranjan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's pay fixation claim by a reasoned order within eight weeks, disposing of the writ petition as a representation without expressing any opinion on merits.
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sunita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld sole negligence of the truck driver in a fatal road accident, rejected contributory negligence by the car driver, and modified the compensation amount based on corrected minimum wages while maintaining 9% interest.
Dharam Pal Singh Rathor v. Krishan Kirpa Computer Industries Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of objections to an arbitral award holding that contractual indemnity claims related to Income Tax liabilities are arbitrable and the arbitral tribunal had inherent jurisdiction, dismissing the petitioners' challenge under Section 47 CPC.
Kunwer Fahmed Alam Ariyana v. Mamtesh Alam
Apostasy by a Muslim wife leads to dissolution, not annulment, of marriage, and she remains entitled to maintenance under section 125 Cr.P.C. unless remarried.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sangita Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the negligence of the offending vehicle in a fatal motor accident and modified the compensation by deducting job-related allowances, dismissing the insurance company's appeal.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Gurmeet Singh Chadha
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to an injured motorcyclist, affirming reasonable income estimation, prosthetic cost allowance, and interest on future treatment under the Motor Vehicles Act.
SPV Laboratories Private Limited v. The Controller General of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a lapsed patent where the delay in renewal fee payment was due to a bona fide family emergency and the restoration application was filed within the prescribed period.