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Sagar Sharma v. Staff Selection Commission
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of candidates with defective colour vision from Delhi Police constable recruitment, affirming strict medical standards and dismissing their writ petitions.
Amudha v. The State
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed proceedings against the appellant under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment without proximate incitement is insufficient for abetment of suicide.
Sabita Paul v. State of West Bengal & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed anticipatory bail to the appellant mother accused of conspiracy in blackmail, applying the parity principle with her son who was granted bail, and set aside the cancellation order.
M/S ACME PAPERS LTD v. M/S CHINTAMAN DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that suits concerning immovable property must be tried where the property is situated and dismissed the petition seeking transfer away from that jurisdiction, emphasizing avoidance of multiplicity of proceedings.
Thirumoorthy v. State
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction of a juvenile for murder due to non-compliance with mandatory Juvenile Justice Act procedures, emphasizing strict adherence to preliminary assessment and trial safeguards for children in conflict with law.
Ram Murti Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder case for lack of proper reasoning and upheld the Sessions Judge's rejection of bail.
Awungshi Chirmayo and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed transfer of investigation into the suspicious death of a young woman to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a thorough and impartial inquiry to ensure justice.
Bloomberg Television Production Services India Private Limited v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
The Supreme Court set aside an ex-parte interim injunction against a media article for lack of reasoned application of the three-fold test and emphasized exceptional caution in defamation suits to protect free speech.
State of Haryana v. Dr. Ritu Singh
The Supreme Court held that an FIR involving cognizable offences against the State cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a compromise between complainant and accused.
Dr. Jaya Thakur & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed interim relief against the 2023 Act's amendment to the Election Commissioners' selection process, emphasizing judicial restraint and procedural concerns without interfering before final adjudication.
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd v. Kataria Sales Corporation
The Bombay High Court held that after arbitration proceedings have commenced upon initial invocation, a fresh notice under Section 21 is not required to seek appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6), even if the prior award was set aside due to unilateral appointment.
Indian Overseas Bank v. Deputy Commissioner of State Tax
The Bombay High Court held that a secured creditor with a prior registered security interest under the SARFAESI Act has priority over statutory tax charges under the MVAT Act, quashing attachment orders by tax authorities that interfered with enforcement of the mortgage.
Mast. Gaurav Sonawane v. National Testing Agency
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging JEE (Main) results, holding that no re-evaluation is permissible absent statutory provision and the petitioner’s grievance was time-barred.
Rajesh Chandrakant Shingade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an Election Petition electronically filed within limitation with curable procedural defects is validly filed, and subsequent physical filing beyond limitation does not negate this, allowing the petitions to proceed.
HT Media Limited & Anr. v. Hindustan News Network & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Defendant No. 1's use of marks and domain name deceptively similar to Plaintiffs' registered trademarks in the news publication sector constituted infringement and passing off, granting injunction and ordering domain transfer.
Ashish Tiwari v. Richa Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's order directing 30% salary deduction for interim maintenance to his unemployed wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Praveen Kumar @ Parveen Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborhood dispute under Sections 308/323/427/34 and 341/323/506/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Zangas-KPTL Consortium v. GAIL India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the sole arbitrator recused himself at the final stage, directing appropriate fee release as per DIAC Rules.
Sanjeev Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC arising from a minor accident following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sandeep Tomar & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.