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J.K. Lakshmi Cement Ltd v. Shri Rishi Khanna
The Delhi High Court upheld that a lease requiring fresh deed execution does not renew automatically, affirmed mesne profits and interest awards, and dismissed the second appeal for lack of substantial question of law.
Union of India & Ors. v. Capt Munish Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed with a 189-day delay for failure to show sufficient cause, emphasizing strict enforcement of limitation laws and rejecting condonation of delay based on vague procedural grounds.
Shyam Sunder v. Rakesh Dhawan
The Delhi High Court upheld the execution of an eviction decree against tenants, ruling that a pending family property dispute and interim orders in which the tenants were not parties cannot stall valid eviction proceedings.
Jasbir Singh v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner, having accepted an alternative allotment and paid the premium at prevailing rates without protest, cannot claim entitlement to the original allotment premium or refund.
Ramesh Lakhwani v. Manish Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court held the DDA guilty of wilful contempt for failing to comply with its 2021 order directing conversion of leasehold rights into freehold, emphasizing that final court orders must be obeyed notwithstanding subsequent investigations.
M/S D.D. MOTORS v. BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
The Delhi High Court held that procedural safeguards under regulatory provisions must be observed before levying electricity tariff charges, and writ jurisdiction can be exercised for violation of natural justice despite alternative remedies.
Ashok Hotel v. Triloki
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed Letters Patent Appeal challenging enhanced compensation to a terminated workman, refusing to condone a 626-day delay and directing strict compliance with the payment order.
Government of West Bengal v. Dr. Amal Satpathi
The Supreme Court held that retrospective financial benefits of promotion cannot be granted post-retirement without actual assumption of duties, reversing the High Court and Tribunal orders awarding notional benefits to the retired employee.
Benzo Chem Industrial Private Limited v. Arvind Manohar Mahajan & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the NGT's penalty order against Benzo Chem Industrial for environmental violations due to lack of evidence, arbitrary penalty calculation, and violation of natural justice.
X v. State of Rajasthan & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted in a rape case during trial but imposed strict conditions to prevent witness tampering and emphasized that bail in serious offences should generally be refused once trial has commenced.
NALIN CHOKSEY v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, KOCHI
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser not registered as owner under the Motor Vehicles Act is not liable for short-levied customs duty or redemption fine under the Customs Act.
Grasim Industries Limited v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed NGT orders imposing environmental penalties for procedural violations of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with proper party impleadment.
Sushmita Lalchand Yadav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the criminal revision and discharged the accused from Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment without active instigation does not constitute abetment of suicide.
Suyesha Arun Vaswade v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that biological lineage and existing valid Scheduled Tribe Certificates of paternal relatives must be recognized in granting tribe certificates, quashing refusals based solely on historical record entries.
Shahaji Nanai Thorat Alias Shahajirao Dhondiba Thorat v. State of Maharashtra Returning Officer
The Bombay High Court held that review petitions are not maintainable against its orders dismissing election petitions under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, as the Act does not confer power of review and provides a self-contained remedy scheme.
Shahaji Nanai Thorat Alias Shahajirao Dhondiba Thorat v. State of Maharashtra Returning Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that review petitions are not maintainable against its orders dismissing election petitions under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as the Act does not confer power of review and is a self-contained code.
Dr. Anita Agarwal v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that continuous service rendered in temporary capacity before 01.01.2004 followed by substantive appointment entitles an employee to pension under the Old Pension Scheme, not the National Pension Scheme.
Rajendra Prasad v. Rakesh Singh; Dakshin Dilii Swachh Initiatives Ltd.; The New India Assurance Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by assessing the claimant's actual income and reasonable functional disability, while affirming loss of income and non-pecuniary damages.
N.N. Kabiraj v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that posts with additional qualifications within a cadre are not ex cadre absent separate recruitment rules, dismissing the appellant's challenge to promotion and roster implementation.
Asst Comdt Amit Anand Pandey v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging departmental disciplinary proceedings is premature before final decision and directed supply of documents to ensure natural justice.