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Nikky Chaudhary v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act against the petitioner following settlement and full payment of civil liability, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajesh Jain & Ors
The Delhi High Court revised the compensation in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects to 40%, subsuming loss of love and affection under loss of consortium, and upheld the insurer's right of recovery against the unlicensed driver.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Shakil Ahmed & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that insurance coverage commences from the date and time the premium is paid and accepted, dismissing the insurer's appeal and upholding compensation for a motor accident occurring before the policy's stated start date.
Deepak Kumar v. Shopal Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled motor accident victim by increasing attendant charges, awarding future medical expenses, and augmenting non-pecuniary damages, emphasizing just compensation that restores dignity.
Commissioner of Police and Ors v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside disciplinary penalty imposed on a police constable due to unreliable and unauthenticated digital evidence forming the basis of corruption allegations.
Dr. Sushil Kumar Purbey & Anr. v. The State of Bihar and Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the complainant's in-laws due to general allegations identical to those against the sister-in-law, emphasizing uniform application of standards for quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Gobind Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellants' claim to title and possession over land, rejecting their application for additional evidence and holding that adverse possession cannot be claimed against the State or Union Government.
Abhishek Sharma v. The State of Jammu and Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that excluding employees appointed on academic arrangement basis from regularisation under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010 violates Article 14, directing their inclusion upon fulfillment of statutory conditions.
Shri Krishan Gopal through Mrs. Manju Devi and Anr. v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed unaided private minority schools to implement 6th and 7th CPC pay revisions and release arrears and terminal benefits with interest, affirming employees' statutory entitlement under the Delhi School Education Act.
APEX BUILDSYS LTD v. NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TESTING AND R AND D INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
The Delhi High Court condoned a 22-day delay and extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by nine months under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Master Kavish v. Modern Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the DoE to clearly indicate the maximum class offered by schools in the EWS admission list to ensure informed parental choice and uphold the rights of economically weaker students.
Vineet Sorout v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case alleging false promise of marriage, holding that prolonged consensual relationships cannot be retrospectively criminalized without direct nexus to the false promise.
Antonette Pamela Fernandez v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 307 IPC based on a family dispute compromise and inherent powers, directing community service as a condition.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Saleem Khan Mewati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence in a motor accident claim, modified the compensation award slightly, and confirmed interest from the date of claim petition despite delay in FIR registration.
Chhote Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed cross-FIRs arising from family disputes involving serious offences under BNSS and IT Act based on a genuine and voluntary settlement, applying settled Supreme Court principles on inherent jurisdiction.
Rajveer Singh v. State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to four accused in a violent assault case, holding that bail adjudication is not the stage for detailed trial and that the prima facie material did not justify continued incarceration.
Supriya Chokhara v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to restrict transfer of property owned by a third party based on investigation against her husband, and such ownership disputes must be adjudicated by civil courts.