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“No useful purpose would be served by keeping the dispute alive and continuance of the proceedings would amount to abuse of the process of Court”: Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act after full ₹6.10 lakh settlement and mutual divorce, reiterates that matrimonial disputes with predominant civil flavour deserve quietus once parties amicably resolve their differences
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“No amount of evidence can be looked into on a plea never put forward, and expert opinion cannot decide whether a Will is genuine”: Delhi High Court dismisses challenge to probate granted in favour of niece, rejects belated handwriting expert report and vague allegations of forgery, upholds attesting witness testimony, affirms testamentary capacity of unmarried testatrix, and reiterates strict standards for proving suspicious circumstances under succession law
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“A litigant who defaults at every stage cannot later plead lack of fair opportunity”: Delhi High Court dismisses tenant’s commercial appeal, upholds ₹5.51 lakh rent arrears decree based on proved lease deed, holds striking off defence for failure to file written statement within statutory timeline justified, rejects plea that suit was decreed merely due to default, and reiterates limited appellate interference in commercial recovery suits
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“Reservation cannot be reduced to a technical trap, nor can a 20-day window defeat constitutional guarantees”: Delhi High Court quashes cancellation of OBC-NCL candidates in CAPF (Assistant Commandant) examination, holds UPSC’s rigid cut-off for issuance of caste certificates arbitrary and disproportionate, affirms that OBC status is by birth and not by date of certification, and directs restoration of candidature and appointments
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