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Dr Brij Rani Pandey v. Electrotherm India Ltd and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a petition under Article 227 challenging NCDRC orders when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, permitting withdrawal with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.
Sh. Surinder Singh Bedi Thr. LRs v. Sh. Surjit Singh Bedi Thr. LRs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking late impleadment of defendants in a partition suit due to inordinate delay and prior knowledge of the transfer by the plaintiff.
P v. State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a POCSO case, holding that the trial court's findings were plausible and delay in reporting affected the complaint's credibility.
Chet Ram & Others v. Union of India & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the reference court's enhanced compensation for land acquisition, rejecting the appellants' claim of commercial land use and higher valuation based on post-notification evidence and sale exemplars.
Ambuja Cement Ltd. v. Collector of Stamps, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a court-sanctioned scheme of amalgamation is exigible to stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act, rejecting exemption claims and upholding the Collector's order imposing duty and penalty.
YUM! RESTAURANTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. A.N. TRADERS PRIVATE LIMITED & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld the grant of leave to defend in a summary suit where the claimed amount included interest and adjustments beyond the admitted liability under the contract, holding that such suits require leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Delhi High Court held Sanjeev Kumar guilty of criminal contempt for filing frivolous complaints and making derogatory allegations against judicial officers, sentencing him to imprisonment and fine.
Court on its Own Motion v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that baseless complaints and derogatory conduct against judicial officers constitute criminal contempt and sentenced the contemnor to imprisonment and fine.
MRS VINTI MEHROTRA & ORS. v. MR KUMAR VAIBHAV & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application to amend the plaint to challenge a Will, holding the amendment barred by limitation and prejudicial to defendants' accrued rights.
Ravinder Mandal v. M/S D.L.F. Universal Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court Award holding that a bona fide transfer order without malafide does not amount to illegal termination even if the employee refuses to comply.
BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution bench the question whether holders of Light Motor Vehicle licenses can drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kgs without specific endorsement, directing the Union Government to evaluate policy implications before final adjudication.
Union of India & Ors. v. Wing Commander M.S. Mander
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of an Air Force officer charged with murder and related offences, emphasizing that acquittal orders should not be disturbed absent compelling evidence of guilt.
Manoj Tibrewal Akash v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that unlawful demolition of property without due process violates constitutional rights and directed compensation and disciplinary action against responsible officials.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Bibhu Prasad Acharya
The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction under Section 197(1) CrPC is mandatory before taking cognizance of offences against public servants under the PMLA, dismissing the appeal and quashing cognizance taken without such sanction.
MANIK PANJABRAO KALMEGH v. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER BEMBLA
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision denying compensation for awala trees and borewell due to inadmissible evidence and affirmed that cumulative increase in land compensation is discretionary, dismissing the appellant's appeal.
Devendra Kumar & Ors. v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing the absence of premeditation and the occurrence of a sudden fight.
Mr. Adarsh Ramanujan, Ms. Meenakshi Ogra, Mr. Tarun Khurana, Mr. Samrat S. Kang and Mr. Rajat Sabu v. OZONE OVERSEAS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to file additional documents in a patent infringement suit in response to the defendant's objections under Order XI Rule 1(5) CPC, clarifying the scope of filing documents post-pleading.
National Institute of Health & Family Welfare v. Dr. C.P. Rai & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a removal order due to the inquiry officer's failure to provide a reasoned report and disproportionate punishment, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.
M/S HCC VCCL Joint Venture v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a revisional authority cannot stay a refund order under Section 108 CGST Act without forming a prima facie opinion that the order is illegal or prejudicial to revenue, and balances in Electronic Cash and Credit Ledgers are treated equally for refund purposes.
Maj Gen Jitendra Kumar Shukla VSM v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's delayed and erroneous order, restoring the petition for fresh adjudication expeditiously.