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Mohit Yadav v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking a duplicate DVD copy and upheld costs imposed for delay, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of process and ensure expeditious trial in sexual assault cases.
Digvijai Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The court allowed amendment of a Probate Petition to seek Letters of Administration with the Will annexed upon the death of the sole Executor, affirming beneficiaries' right to continue estate administration proceedings under Section 232 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Niranjan Kumar Bansal v. Lajpat Rai Jagga & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition is a continuing right and maintainable even after withdrawal of an earlier suit for declaration and possession, dismissing the defendants' application to reject the plaint.
Anoop Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The court allowed amendment of a Probate Petition to seek Letters of Administration with the Will annexed after the death of the sole Executor, affirming that beneficiaries can continue proceedings under Section 232 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Suresh Dhanuka v. Shahnaz Husain
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after parties failed to agree on the arbitrator as per their arbitration agreement.
WAPCOS LIMITED v. VIRGO AQUA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the commercial petition for failure to deposit 75% of the awarded amount as directed, despite a pending appeal against the deposit order.
Dr Manu Banga v Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who participates in a selection process is estopped from challenging the procedure after results, but may challenge the actual appointment against reserved vacancies under the RPWD Act, allowing the appeal and remanding the writ petition for fresh consideration.
A.M. Mohan v. The State
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and charge-sheet against the appellant for lack of prima facie case of cheating under Section 420 IPC, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
M/S. KOZYFLEX MATTRESSES PRIVATE LIMITED v. SBI GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a company insured under a fire insurance policy is a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and must be given a fair opportunity to rebut investigation reports before claim repudiation, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
K.K.B. Properties v. Official Assignee
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of property transfers made within two years prior to insolvency adjudication, holding that bona fide transactions for valuable consideration without notice of insolvency are protected under Sections 55 and 57 of the Presidency Towns Insolvency Act.
Dinesh Babulal Sanghavi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed Western Railways' arbitrary refusal to lease land for road widening, holding it violated Articles 14 and 21 by perpetuating a public safety hazard.
Nitin Gorakhnath Sartape v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld convictions of police and civilians for conspiracy, abduction, and murder in a staged fake encounter, affirming the sufficiency of circumstantial evidence including CDRs and witness testimonies.
Balasaheb Hanmantrao Solaskar & Ors. v. Mumbai Agriculture Produce Market Committee & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a communication directing criminal action against APMC directors as premature and without cause of action, affirming that criminal proceedings can be initiated without prior hearing at the investigation stage.
Nodirkhon Khamidkhojiev v. The Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner 30 days to respond to a Show Cause Notice issued within the statutory period and directed the Adjudicating Authority to decide the matter in accordance with law.
Dinkar Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of statutory provisions providing direct appeals to the Supreme Court from tribunal orders, affirming that such provisions do not oust the High Courts' writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227, which remains a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
M/S SRI SAI VISHWAS POLYMERS v. COMMISSIONER OF GST & ANR.
The High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective satisfaction with clear reasons and procedural fairness, setting aside the impugned orders and restoring the petitioner's registration.
Pedersen Consultants India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a refund application under Section 54 CGST Act, excluding certain periods from limitation, and directed the proper officer to consider the claim in accordance with law without adjudicating on merits.
Ruchika Jain v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/Avato, Ward 71 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 of the CGST Act for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed replies and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication after providing a fair hearing.
Union of India v. R.K. Mittal
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing inclusion of the respondent's prolonged ad hoc service under Rule 25(3) of DANIPS Rules towards seniority, dismissing the Union of India's writ petition.
Jasbir Singh Nagi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.