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Gurdev Singh Bhalla v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the summoning of police officials under Section 319 Cr.P.C. despite absence of sanction, holding that prima facie evidence justified their trial for corruption-related offences.
Jitendra Kumar Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case by holding that the dying declaration was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
State of Punjab v. Gurpreet Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's acquittal of the main accused in a murder case, restoring his conviction based on reliable eyewitness testimony, motive, and recovery of weapon, while upholding acquittal of co-accused due to lack of evidence.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Darshan Lal Bohra
The Supreme Court held that only objectors who filed written objections under Section 5A have a right to hearing, acceptance of compensation bars challenge, and substantial compliance with Section 5A suffices to uphold land acquisition.
CBI BS AND FC Mumbai v. Manojdev Gokulchand Seksaria and Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court's order quashing criminal proceedings related to IPO fraud, holding that SEBI consent does not bar criminal trial and remanded the matter for hearing by a Division Bench.
HDFC Bank Ltd. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application to stay investigation and restrain coercive action in a cheating case involving alleged forged documents, reaffirming that such relief under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is to be granted only in rare cases and that anticipatory bail is the appropriate remedy against arrest.
Vinay Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Manohar Singh v. Pradeep Mehta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging concealment and false affidavits, holding that the petitioner abused the process of law by raising settled grievances without sufficient grounds.
Manish Chadha v. State Govt of NCT and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation to the CBI, holding that the police investigation was adequate and the extraordinary power to transfer investigation should be exercised only in exceptional cases.
State v. Anish
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a stalking case due to lack of specific evidence and inconsistencies in prosecution witnesses' statements.
M/S Gujral Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a travel company challenging its liability under the ESI Act, upholding the trial court's finding that the company employed coverable employees and failed to prove otherwise with admissible evidence.
Airports Authority of India v. Meenambakkam Realty Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to terminate the existing arbitral tribunal and facilitated constitution of a new tribunal under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure efficient arbitration proceedings.
Karan S Thukral v. The District & Sessions Judge & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed uniform implementation of a Centralised Filing System, mandatory e-filing, and expedited digitization and weeding out of court records across District Courts to enhance judicial efficiency and transparency.
Devender Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing person due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum where the disappearance occurred.
Sudhir Bala Sarine v. Bhachha Thakur
The Delhi High Court held that defendants who overstayed after expiry of a licence deed were trespassers liable to pay mesne profits at a reasonable licence fee and awarded damages for harassment to the rightful owner.
Bimla Devi v. Sudesh Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for inquiry under Section 340 Cr.P.C. and contempt proceedings, holding that the plaintiff did not deliberately suppress material facts or commit perjury warranting prosecution.
Om Prakash Arora v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted Probate to the petitioner as sole executor of a duly executed and proved Will under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, with no objections from legal heirs.
Radexpo AG v. Jayna Time Indus. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quantified the admitted debt payable in Swiss Francs by the respondent company to the petitioner, adjusted for prior payments and currency fluctuations, held the respondent liable for contempt for delaying payment, and directed payment with costs.
Anita Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the statutory appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased passenger who fell from a running train, holding that the Railways is liable under Section 123(c) of the Railways Act despite the body being found on an adjacent track.
Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association v. Shriniwas Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appellate order that set aside interim reliefs granted in a suit instituted by a removed National Secretary, holding that the suit was not maintainable as he lacked authority to sue on behalf of the association.