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Dinesh Sahu alias Dinnu v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder, affirming that concurrent findings based on credible evidence cannot be lightly disturbed despite hostile witnesses.
Girish Gandhi v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed consolidation of sureties furnished in one FIR to cover multiple bail orders across States, relaxing onerous bail conditions to uphold the petitioner's fundamental right to liberty.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that technical personnel governed by distinct service rules are not entitled to advance increments granted to scientists upon acquiring a Ph.D., affirming reasonable classification under Article 14.
Joseph Paul de Sousa v. The State; Zinnia M. Khajotia; The Regional Passport Office, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that offensive emails can constitute an offense under Section 509 IPC and Section 67 IT Act, refusing to quash the FIR except for allegations under Sections 354 and 506(2) IPC.
Rohit Satindra Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings for sexual harassment, holding that the FIR was frivolous, contradicted by ICC findings, and instituted with malafide intent.
Nitin Kumar v. Jagat Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a power of attorney holder cannot depose on behalf of the principal without personal knowledge, and upheld the forfeiture of earnest money due to the appellant's failure to personally prove the case.
M/S MGI (INDIA) PVT LTD v. M/S INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award rejecting claims under a non-solicitation clause and remanded for fresh arbitration, emphasizing enforceability of such clauses subject to evidence and law.
M/S ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. RENU JHA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the driver negligent and the insurance company liable to pay compensation to the deceased's legal heirs, applying the preponderance of probabilities standard and rejecting the insurer's plea of gratuitous passenger exclusion.
Magicon Impex Private Limited v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that multiple audit memos issued beyond limitation do not invalidate a subsequent Show Cause Notice under the CGST Act and dismissed the petition challenging the SCN.
Manpreet Singh v. Ayodhya Prasad Yadav & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant liable for rash and negligent driving causing grievous injuries, applying the preponderance of probabilities standard under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Poonam & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court condoned a nearly five-year delay in filing a railway accident compensation claim due to death of counsel and Covid-19, emphasizing liberal construction of welfare legislation.
Mrs. Nirmal Pahwa and Ors. v. Mr. Sardar Gursharan Singh Chawla (Deceased) through LRs and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order permitting the plaintiff to produce additional documents after pleadings under Order VII Rule 14 CPC, dismissing the petition challenging the same under Article 227.
Ms. Richa Kapoor v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar of Societies lacks jurisdiction to reject amendments to a society's governing body under Section 12 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and directed updating of records while leaving substantive disputes to civil adjudication.
Vipin Kumar Tyagi v. Nidhi Pandey
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that non-selection for a discretionary award without mala fide or procedural irregularity does not amount to wilful disobedience of court directions.
9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs pharmaceutical companies to file affidavits disclosing clinical trial recruitment and medicine pricing data to ensure regulatory compliance and transparency.
Ex-HC D.K. Dwivedi v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a BSF dismissal order due to procedural lapses in recording the plea of guilty, awarding partial back wages and pension but denying reinstatement.
Vinod Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Taxation Tribunal's order classifying a government transit accommodation as non-commercial for property tax purposes despite nominal charges, dismissing the Municipal Corporation's appeal.
Louis Vuitton Malletier v. WWW.HAUTE24.COM & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unauthorized use of plaintiff's copyrighted photographs by defendants, allowed sale of certified pre-owned goods with disclosure, and awarded costs to the plaintiff.
Kavita v. M/S D L Nagpal Finance and Leasing Co. Pvt. Ltd & Ors.
The court held that a defendant specifically averred as a guarantor cannot be deleted from the suit merely because their right to file written statement is closed, though they retain the right to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses.