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Dr Vinod Kumari v. Sashastra Seema Bal
Delhi High Court granted a limited extension of transfer posting for a single mother until her daughter's academic year ends, emphasizing exceptional circumstances and denying any equity or right from the extension.
Rana Mandal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical fitness in recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, upholding the binding nature of jurisdictional clauses in recruitment advertisements.
Hemant Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for immediate promotion in CRPF, holding that promotion must follow seniority and vacancy rules amid administrative restructuring.
Arjun Bapari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for obtaining appointment through a forged certificate, affirming the Commandant's authority to dismiss and rejecting claims of discrimination.
Sanjay Singhal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 15, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued beyond the statutory limitation period under the Income Tax Act, 1961 without valid findings under Section 150 are invalid and set aside the impugned notices and order.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. UK Paints India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Assessing Officer must record satisfaction before invoking Rule 8D for disallowance under Section 14A, and without such satisfaction, disallowance cannot exceed the amount claimed by the assessee.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd v. Dharmu Saroj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Insurance Company's appeal challenging negligence and involvement in a fatal motor accident, while enhancing compensation to the Claimants considering dependency and loss of consortium.
Santosh Arora v. Sunil Dhupar and Another
The Delhi High Court limited the trial in an eviction petition to the issue of bona fide need, holding that ownership admitted by tenants narrows the dispute to landlord's genuine personal requirement.
Shivam v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant due to failure to cross-examine key witnesses, inconsistencies in the victim's statements, and defective recording of the accused's statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C., thereby upholding the accused's right to a fair trial.
Mahesh Chander Kalra v. Bank of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the disciplinary dismissal of a bank officer, holding that procedural irregularities did not vitiate the inquiry absent demonstrated prejudice and that judicial review does not permit reappraisal of evidence.
Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an adverse advance ruling and held that services provided by the petitioner under a government project are exempt from service tax under the Mega Exemption Notification, affirming the principle that sub-contractors to exempt contractors are also exempt and condemning discriminatory tax treatment violating Article 14.
HARE RAM YADAV v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal by reducing the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC, granting the appellant the benefit of grave and sudden provocation.
Irfan Khan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for possession of a buttondar knife, holding mere possession without prohibited intent under the Arms Act and related notifications is not an offence.
Union of India v. Saroj Devi
The Supreme Court held that death due to illness caused by extreme climatic conditions during active military duty near the Line of Control qualifies as a battle casualty, entitling the widow to Liberalised Family Pension.
Shubra P Kandpal v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court quashed cross FIRs under IPC and SC/ST Act based on a settlement between parties and clarified that caste-based offences under the SC/ST Act require sole causation by caste, invoking Article 142 to end proceedings.
Oachira Parabrahma Temple v. G. Vijayanathakurup
The Supreme Court appointed a new Administrative Head to conduct elections for the Oachira Parabrahma Temple administration, modified the High Court's removal of elected committees, and directed expeditious Scheme framing, emphasizing adherence to bye-laws and preservation of the temple.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Jagat Ram
The Supreme Court held that irregularities in sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act do not vitiate conviction unless failure of justice is occasioned, and remanded the matter for reconsideration on this issue.
Wadla Bheemaraidu v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove the chain of circumstantial evidence and the disclosure statement under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act as per law.
Ravindra Waghu Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction under Section 498A IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, emphasizing the need for reliable medical evidence and allowing interference under Section 397 CrPC due to discrepancies in prosecution evidence.
Jayesh Natwarlal Shah v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of accused for cheating under Section 420 read with Section 34 IPC, dismissing their revision petition for lack of any illegality or perversity in the trial and appellate courts' findings.