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Sir Sobha Singh and Sons Pvt Ltd v. Rajdip Bambawale & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a revocable license to tenants does not confer ownership over common facilities and appointed a commissioner to inspect an unsafe lift, allowing the landlord's appeal for interim relief reconsideration.
Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rioting and related offences but modified the sentence to release the appellants on probation considering their age, conduct, and prospects for reformation.
Shiv Prashad @ Kartaru v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of POCSO and related IPC charges due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's minority as required under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi v. Jitender Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that non-renewal of fixed-term contractual employment does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the Tribunal's order of reinstatement with back wages.
Motor & General Finance Limited v. Director General & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of an appeal under the ESI Act, holding that review is limited to correcting errors apparent on the face of the record and that statutory amendments and evidentiary issues not raised earlier cannot be entertained at the review stage.
Jairaj Developers v. Varendhishakt Prdhiesubhaag
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that limitation and cause of action issues require trial and a third party suit enforcing pre-existing rights is not barred by a compromise decree.
ANU v. SURESH VERMA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to grant a summary decree in a partition suit due to unresolved factual disputes, emphasizing that clear and unequivocal admissions are necessary for relief under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
Leayan Global Pvt Ltd v. Bata India Ltd
Delhi High Court upheld interlocutory injunction restraining Leayan from using the mark POWER FLEX, affirming Bata's exclusive rights in the trademark POWER and clarifying permissible use of related taglines and stock disposal.
Sagar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious sexual offence case against a minor, emphasizing delayed trial and lack of independent evidence while imposing protective conditions.
Hari Singh v. Kitabo Devi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by modifying the decree to record a settlement whereby the respondent paid Rs. 3,00,000 to the appellant and ordered a partial refund of court fees.
M/S USHA JEWELLERS PVT LTD v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's applications for suspension of sentence in a cheque dishonour case due to non-compliance with mandatory deposit conditions under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing that financial incapacity alone does not exempt such deposit.
State of U.P. v. Ajmal Beg
The Supreme Court restored the conviction for dowry death and cruelty, emphasizing the application of statutory presumptions and rejecting the High Court's acquittal based on misreading of evidence.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Neeru Devi
The Supreme Court reduced an excessive motor accident compensation award by halving the income computation of the deceased, emphasizing credible evidence and fair compensation principles.
Director of Income Tax (IT)-I, Mumbai v. M/s. American Express Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Section 44C of the Income Tax Act applies to all head office expenditure incurred outside India by non-resident assessees, including exclusive expenses for Indian branches, and such deductions are subject to the statutory ceiling prescribed therein.
Manojbhai Jethabhai Parmar v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused in a child sexual assault case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence, highlighting critical omissions and investigative lapses.
Moideenkutty v. Abraham George
The Supreme Court held that suppression of an equitable mortgage by the vendor constituted fraud, restored the trial Court's decree for refund of advance with interest, and rejected the High Court's remand for set-off determination.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Milkiyat Singh
The Supreme Court held that a cooperative society's status as multi-State under Section 103 of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 depends on its objects extending beyond one State, not merely on state reorganization or area of operation, and set aside the High Court's contrary ruling.
Nayan Bhowmick v. Aparna Chakraborty
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and dissolved the marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown under Article 142, emphasizing that prolonged separation and refusal to reconcile amount to cruelty justifying divorce.
Devendra Kumar Tripathi & Ors. v. The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim involving the death of a minor by applying minimum wages as notional income with a multiplier of 15 and recognized additional heads of damages including pain and suffering and loss of consortium.
Khemo Devi Public School v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court set aside CBSE's disaffiliation order for the secondary level of a school, holding that curable deficiencies must be remedied before imposing such a severe penalty.