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M/S SYM COMPANY v. PR. COMMISSIONER, CUSTOMS (IMPORT) AND ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the release of goods seized by Customs as no statutory notice was issued within six months, mandating return under Section 110(2) of the Customs Act, 1962.
Puneet Saluja v. State
The High Court held that while Section 148 NI Act mandates a 20% deposit of compensation during appeal against Section 138 conviction, the appellate court may waive this on recording exceptional circumstances, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of such circumstances.
Rakesh v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that witnesses already cross-examined cannot be recalled merely due to change of counsel, dismissing the petition seeking re-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C.
X v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the Sessions Court's discharge order and held that sufficient prima facie material existed to frame charges under Sections 376 and 506 IPC for obtaining consent to sexual intercourse by false promise of marriage and criminal intimidation.
Sumit Chakrabarti v. The State
The Delhi High Court modified anticipatory bail conditions to remove mandatory passport surrender while maintaining prior court permission for foreign travel, balancing personal liberty with trial safeguards.
Prankur Mishra v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court upheld framing of charges under Section 308 IPC despite simple injuries and non-naming in FIR, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference at the charge framing stage.
Dhanesh Ieshdhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment and criminal intimidation, holding that the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences and does not warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to summon and examine two witnesses in a civil suit, emphasizing fair trial while cautioning against abuse of process.
DBS Bank Limited Singapore v. Ruchi Soya Industries Limited and Another
The Supreme Court held that dissenting secured financial creditors under the amended IBC are entitled to monetary payment not less than the liquidation value of their security interest, with the amendment applying to pending proceedings.
Ajeet Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR for rape and criminal intimidation, holding that the physical relationship was consensual and culminated in marriage, rendering the prosecution an abuse of process.
Neeraj Sharma v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 364A IPC for lack of ransom demand evidence, converted them to Section 364 IPC, affirmed other convictions, and directed victim compensation.
MARY PUSHPAM v. TELVI CURUSUMARY
The Supreme Court upheld the doctrine of merger and judicial discipline, restoring the appellant's title and possession over the entire disputed 8 cents of land as per the earlier binding High Court judgment.
Satish P. Bhatt v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s cancellation of bail and suspension of sentence due to the appellant’s failure to comply with a court-ordered financial settlement under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Brij Narayan Shukla v. Sudesh Kumar Alias
The Supreme Court held that a suit filed within 12 years of a registered sale deed is not barred by limitation and that prior permissive tenancy does not amount to adverse possession extinguishing title.
Bharti Airtel Limited and Another v. Vijaykumar V. Iyer and Others
The Supreme Court held that statutory or insolvency set-off is not permissible during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the IBC, allowing only contractual and closely connected equitable set-offs.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Association of Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges at Allahabad
The Supreme Court held that the High Court lacked power to direct notification of rules on post-retiral benefits framed by the Chief Justice, quashed criminal contempt proceedings against government officials, and issued guidelines restraining frequent summoning of government officials in court.
Reliance Life Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr. v. Jaya Wadhwani
The Supreme Court held that the 12-month suicide exclusion period in life insurance policies runs from the date of policy issuance or reinstatement, not from the date of proposal or premium receipt, and allowed the insurer's appeals dismissing the claims.
Radhey Shyam Yadav & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court protected the appointments and salaries of teachers appointed through a manipulated selection process where the appointees bore no blame, directing payment of back wages and continuation of service.
Vishal Tiwari v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld SEBI's regulatory amendments and investigation into the Adani group, refused to transfer the probe to other agencies, and emphasized judicial restraint in interfering with expert regulatory bodies absent arbitrariness or constitutional violation.
Perumal Raja @ Perumal v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on a disclosure statement made in police custody leading to recovery of the deceased's body and belongings, affirming the admissibility of such evidence under Section 27 of the Evidence Act and the sufficiency of circumstantial evidence.