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Ashok Kumar Gautam v. Bhagwan Kashinath Narsale & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings for cheating where the petitioner failed to register an E-rickshaw despite promising to do so, holding that prima facie case exists and ignorance of law is no defense.
Aher Sanjay Bajirao v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of approval for a teacher's appointment due to irregular recruitment practices, directing approval while penalizing the management for violating constitutional mandates of transparency and fairness.
Rupali Ramesh Desai v. M/s. Padmavati Housing Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that limitation issues are to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal and appointed an arbitrator while allowing joinder of third party transferees in arbitration proceedings.
Sh. Chander Prakash v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354(A), and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Sonu v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 354D, 509 IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Uma Singhania and Anr v. Manoj Chhibber and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that noncompliance of a consent decree is to be remedied by execution proceedings under CPC, not contempt, and dismissed the petition for contempt.
Mr. Shashank Khurana v. Land & Development Office
The Delhi High Court dismissed PILs filed by property owners challenging L&DO's NOC requirement, holding that locus standi in PIL is not relaxed for such petitioners and leaving substantive issues open.
IRCON International Ltd v. Bhavneet Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a transfer order of a differently-abled employee, emphasizing statutory protections under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and requiring employers to consider disability-specific guidelines before transfers.
Kanchan Saini v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court referred for reconsideration whether Instructors qualify as 'Teachers' under the Delhi University Act and are entitled to enhanced retirement age benefits, setting aside prior orders for failing to address this issue.
Ravi Prakash Soni v. Central Information Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose bank locker information under RTI exemptions for fiduciary and privacy reasons, affirming no violation of natural justice and emphasizing the necessity of larger public interest for disclosure.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Department of Delhi Prisons and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner two additional weekly legal meetings via video conferencing, holding that the right to effective legal consultation is a fundamental right that cannot be restricted by jail policy without valid reasons.
JAI GURU SUDARSHAN ENTERPRISES v. DELHI STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of GST registration due to an inadequate Show Cause Notice lacking specific allegations and restored the petitioner’s registration.
Nalini Lal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the order allowing belated filing of public documents in a probate case, holding that such documents are admissible if no prejudice is caused and the opposing party is given a chance to rebut.
Naresh Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that seniority in promotion must be determined strictly according to statutory quotas and cannot be backdated prior to assumption of charge, applying the principle from Uttaranchal Forest Rangers’ Assn. (2006).
M/S TODAY REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR. v. GUNVEEN SINGH
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend application in a summary suit for recovery, holding the defence fabricated and awarding the plaintiffs decree with interest under Order XXXVII CPC.
Bimla Sachdev v. Subur & Anr
The Delhi High Court held the DDA guilty of wilful contempt for disobeying its directions to allot an unencumbered plot and execute conveyance deed, applying the doctrine of estoppel to uphold the petitioner's rights.
Vijay Vardhan Daga v. M/S Lord Builders Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court condoned a five-day delay in filing an appeal by a senior citizen residing outside the jurisdiction and restored the appeal to be decided on merits.
Laxmi Rajvansh and Anr v. Shama
The court dismissed the petitioners' application for impleadment after the plaintiff's death, holding that they must first establish their title through a pending probate petition and separate suit before seeking substitution.
Jubeda Begum v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 173-day delay in filing an appeal against a demolition order, emphasizing liberal construction of 'sufficient cause' under the Limitation Act to advance substantial justice.
Sahil Viklang Sahaytartha Samiti v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to hold a religious function on a designated multipurpose ground within a District Park, quashing the DDA’s refusal, while emphasizing compliance with environmental safeguards and statutory zoning under MPD-2021.