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Singh, Amicus Curiae v. Ranjit Singh Advocate
The Delhi High Court held that baseless and scandalous allegations against a court by an advocate constitute contempt, but accepted the advocate's unconditional apology and disposed of the contempt reference with caution.
Lallan Prasad Sonkar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308 IPC based on credible identification and grievous injury evidence but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating circumstances.
Munna Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and declared the petitioner fit for appointment as ASI in CISF after subsequent medical evidence disproved the initial ground of disqualification.
R. Manohara Murthy and Others v. Assistant Commissioner and Land Acquisition Officer
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquisition by applying cumulative escalation to a base price from prior acquisitions, awarding Rs. 90,000 per acre with statutory benefits.
P.N.D. PRASAD v. BILLA SATISH & OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that a Trial Court's direction to reconsider an investigation in a protest petition must be construed as continuation of investigation and not reinvestigation, setting aside the High Court's order that invalidated such direction.
Basudev Dutta v. The State of West Bengal and Others
The Supreme Court set aside the termination of a government employee for violation of natural justice and directed payment of service benefits, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and timely police verification.
Daniel Ifeanychukwu Ezieke v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that continued detention of foreign nationals after serving their sentence, solely on apprehension of absconding, violates Article 21 and ordered their release subject to reasonable conditions pending deportation.
EX U/NVK (ME) Pravindera Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to Disability Pension based on composite disability assessed at 50%, rejecting the respondents' denial and clarifying the application of CCS (EOP) Rules on attributability and delay.
Shri Shiv Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's claim for increment in a reasoned and time-bound manner in light of the Supreme Court's decision.
DELHI HINDUSTANI MERCANTILE ASSOCIATION v. DHARAMVIR JAIN & ANR
The Delhi High Court fixed use and occupation charges for a commercial premises based on comparable lease deeds and premises condition, directing the tenant to pay arrears and future charges with conditions for default.
Suraj Parkash v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC on grounds of consensual relationship and absence of prima facie case, emphasizing the court's duty to prevent misuse of criminal law under Section 482 CrPC.
Dr Deepok Gogoi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioner's representation challenging a Court of Inquiry report by a reasoned order within eight weeks.
Satyavir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a CRPF officer for unauthorized absence and held that resignation pending disciplinary proceedings may be withheld in public interest.
Sanjay Kumar v. Director General, CISF
The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalties imposed for overstay of leave, holding that medical evidence must be properly scrutinized and unauthorized absence must be wilful to constitute misconduct.
J. S. Bansal v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability and loss of income in a motor accident claim, applying the multiplier method and allowing reasonable prosthetic maintenance costs while holding ex-gratia payments non-deductible.
The Amba Deep Flat Owners Welfare Society v. Ajay Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the suit for declaration against the apartment owners' society, holding that the plaint disclosed no cause of action and was barred by limitation.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MOHD NAUSHAD ALAM
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for 60% functional disability, future medical expenses, and denied insurance recovery rights despite the driver's fake license, affirming principles on disability assessment, minimum wages, and insurer liability.
Krishan Kumar v. Arjun Rajput
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 88,974/- to Rs. 2,84,000/- for grievous injuries and 6% permanent disability sustained in a motor accident, emphasizing proper assessment of medical expenses and attendant charges.
Gardenia India Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under anti-corruption and IPC provisions in a bank loan dispute after the parties settled and forensic audit found no fraud, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Dr Sonia D Narang v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under the PC & PNDT Act against the petitioner on the ground of limitation and absence of a prima facie case, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.