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Samir Malik v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Notification declaring 25th June as "Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas", holding it does not insult the Constitution or violate the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
Anuj Kumar Agarwal v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies & Ors
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing reconnection of electricity and water to a disputed property, emphasizing these as basic rights under Article 21, while reserving jurisdictional and ownership issues for later determination.
Nau Nihal Singh Rana v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government employee delayed in receiving retiral benefits due to failed departmental proceedings is entitled to interest on such dues, rejecting res judicata and applying the Supreme Court precedent in S.K. Dua.
Jahangir Ekka Ibrahim v. The State (Govt of NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a foreign national serving life imprisonment after rejecting the parole denial order, emphasizing parole as a reformative measure and prohibiting discrimination based on nationality.
Anjana Gosain v. Government of NCT and Anr.
Delhi High Court directed GNCTD to promptly clear outstanding government counsel fees and operationalize a centralized Online Single Window System to ensure timely payment and streamline processing.
Shirin Chourasia v. M/S United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to renew a health insurance policy due to non-payment of premium before expiry, affirming limited supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Shabana Parveen
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the appointment of an eligible candidate excluded from the merit list due to inclusion of an ineligible candidate, emphasizing strict adherence to eligibility criteria over procedural technicalities like wait lists.
Kal Airways Private Limited v. Spicejet Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed delayed appeals challenging arbitral award dismissal, holding that deliberate concealment and lack of bona fides preclude condonation of delay in filing and refiling appeals under the Commercial Courts Act.
NEK PAL v. NAGAR PALIKA PARISHAD
The Supreme Court held that a second appeal under Section 100 CPC cannot be finally heard without prior framing and notice of substantial questions of law, setting aside the High Court judgment and restoring the appeals for fresh hearing.
UP ROADWAYS RETIRED OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION v. STATE OF U.P. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that former Uttar Pradesh Roadways employees who never held pensionable posts as per relevant Government Orders and regulations are not entitled to pension, dismissing their appeals and clarifying pension rights under statutory provisions.
Ahmed Fakirsaheb Kokani and Ors. v. Shri Mohammedsaheb Hasansaheb Khatib and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a Sanad granted under Section 133 of BLRC is a permanent and transferable grant, not a lease, and quashed the resumption and revision orders passed without hearing the petitioner.
Sneha Akshay Garg v. Nil
The Bombay High Court allowed waiver of the six-month cooling off period under Section 13-B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act and granted divorce by mutual consent, emphasizing a pragmatic approach where reconciliation is impossible.
Dattatraya Irranna Kurle v. Maharashtra State Electrical Board
The Bombay High Court held that an employee’s resignation, once accepted and communicated, cannot be withdrawn and the employment relationship ceases, dismissing the appeal challenging acceptance of resignation and refusal of reinstatement.
Rizwan Ibrahim Momin v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed bail to an accused under UAPA, holding that absence of reasonable grounds to believe accusations are prima facie true overcomes the statutory bar under Section 43-D(5).
Master Lakshay v. Adriel Public School & Anr.
A child’s right to admission as an EWS student is limited to the specific academic year and class for which they were shortlisted by the DoE and does not carry forward to subsequent years or higher classes.
Sunil alias Sonu and Others v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
CS Construction Company Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Excelling Geo and Engineering Consultant & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging procedural orders of the arbitral tribunal and DIAC, holding that judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is permissible only in exceptional cases involving bad faith or perversity.
Mohd. Farid @ Sonu & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under Section 376 IPC following the parties' matrimonial settlement, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process and harm their harmony.
Shilpa Sood v. Vivek Malhotra
The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order directing unsupervised interaction of a minor child with the father, emphasizing the child's best interest and reliance on psychological assessments.
Sh. Sumit Gahlot & Ors. v. Sh. Yoginder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's counter claim of adverse possession over HUF property, holding that adverse possession cannot be claimed when possession is under invalidated title deeds and possession is joint among coparceners.