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S.B. Enterprises v. Shree Ganesh Steel Traders
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to examine a witness despite prior closure of evidence, imposing costs to balance fairness and procedural discipline.
Vinod Kumar Mehta and Anr v. Anjana Narula
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal as settled following an amicable settlement reached through court-mediated conciliation.
Vineet Bhutani v. Nadiya Mehra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of a Local Commissioner for recording evidence in a divorce case but directed the Trial Court to avoid unnecessary adjournments and reconsider the request if delays occur.
Vimal Kumar Pathak v. Harpeet Singh
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite disposal of the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC within four weeks after arguments concluded in December 2023.
SH SUNNY SACHDEVA v. ACP NORTH RTI CELL AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that the information seeker has no locus standi in penalty proceedings under Section 20 of the RTI Act and upheld the dismissal of petitions seeking penalty for furnishing incorrect information when correct information was eventually provided.
Civil Safety Council of India v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the public interest petition seeking a special investigation into the IGI Airport roof collapse, holding that ongoing statutory and administrative measures adequately address the safety concerns.
9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed waiver of tender formalities to expedite wheelchair procurement and facilitated virtual consultations to ensure timely medical treatment for disabled children, upholding their fundamental right to health.
PACIFIC FOODS v. KREST ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court held that electronic communications through an online platform constituted a prima facie arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Vishal Rana & Anr. v. M/S Vaishno Ville Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the belated written statement filed within 120 days to be taken on record subject to compliance with affidavit filing and imposed costs for delay.
Nisha Sharma v. Siddharth Sharma
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence in her defense in a divorce proceeding on grounds of cruelty, subject to costs and restrictions, ensuring her right to a fair trial.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Tata Motors Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitral proceedings between Delhi Transport Corporation and Tata Motors Limited.
Amit Rana @ Koka & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that under Section 307 IPC, imprisonment exceeding ten years is impermissible unless life imprisonment is imposed, and accordingly reduced the appellants' sentence from 14 to 10 years.
Radheyshyam v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a property sale dispute, holding that non-execution of a sale deed is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.
Kaushik Narsinhbhai Patel & Ors. v. M/s. S.J.R. Prime Corporation Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a builder who forfeited the right to file a written statement cannot introduce new pleadings indirectly and fixed the due date for possession as per the construction agreement for computing delay compensation at 6% interest per annum.
S. TIRUPATHI RAO v. M. LINGAMAIAH
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's review order reinstating contempt proceedings, holding that the review jurisdiction was wrongly exercised and the contempt petition was barred by limitation.
State of Maharashtra v. Baban Yeshwant Ghuge
Gratuity under Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 is payable only after final conclusion of judicial proceedings, including appeals, and cannot be released merely on acquittal at trial stage.
Akhil Bharatiya Samajwadi Adhyapak Sabha & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maharashtra Amendment Rules limiting private unaided schools' obligation under the RTE Act to admit disadvantaged children within 1 km of government/aided schools, holding the rules valid and constitutional.
Manoj Ramesh Waghela v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted both accused in a bribery case due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of producing critical evidence like recorded conversations.
M/s. Jayantilal Investments v. Madhuvihar Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging execution proceedings, holding that the executing court properly considered objections and that vexatious delay tactics by the judgment debtor must be curbed with exemplary costs.
Hemani Malhotra v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging seniority fixation, affirming that ad hoc appointments to Fast Track Court posts are cadre posts entitled to seniority based on continuous service, and upheld the settled seniority list following Supreme Court precedents.