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Arti Rajesh Karangutkar v. Anna Rocky Fernandes
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the acquittal, and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheque issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt, clarifying the inapplicability of Section 269-SS of the Income Tax Act to the lender.
Gautam P. Navlakha v. National Investigating Agency & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Gautam Navlakha in a UAP Act case, holding that mere membership of a banned organization without prima facie involvement in terrorist acts and prolonged pre-trial detention justify bail.
Petit Mansion C-Wing Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Section 154B-27 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is an enforcement provision and does not empower the Registrar to adjudicate ownership or membership disputes, quashing the impugned orders passed under this section.
Mahadeb Sarkar v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order dismissing the petitioner's application for implementation of engagement order, directing fresh consideration of all pleadings.
Vasvi Grover v. Manish Grover
The Delhi High Court set aside Family Court orders closing the petitioner's right to cross-examine in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the need to balance expeditious disposal with fair opportunity to defend.
Om Prakash v. State & Another
The Delhi High Court set aside orders directing FIR registration against police officers, holding that alleged assault inside police station was not under 'colour of duty' and sanction under Section 140 Delhi Police Act was not required, but the application under Section 156(3) CrPC did not warrant FIR registration without proper judicial scrutiny.
Damini Manchanda v. Avinash Bhambhani
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of an interim injunction restraining a respondent from pursuing divorce proceedings in Canada, applying principles of forum conveniens and comity where both parties reside abroad.
Prem Singh v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in an illegal arms case, holding that constructive possession of arms includes control and knowledge, and interim bail granted after reservation of judgment was cancelled.
Shashi Jawa v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court remanded a probate petition for further evidence on the testator's mental capacity, directing expert testimony before deciding the validity of the Will executed with thumb impressions.
Alok Chopra v. Dhruv Verma
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed for non-prosecution under Section 138 NI Act, holding that negligence of counsel cannot prejudice the complainant.
Kishore Kanna v. State & Another
The Delhi High Court held that mere designation as a Director does not attract criminal liability under Section 141 of the NI Act without specific allegations of responsibility for company affairs and dismissed the petition to quash the complaint.
Bharat Bhushan Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the petitioner to participate in the skill retest and ordered the recruitment process to proceed in accordance with rules after the petitioner qualified the retest.
Inderpreet Singh Ahluwalia v. Crystal Credit Corporation Limited and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted a three-week extension to the appellant for depositing the balance auction amount in liquidation proceedings and allowed inspection of relevant documents, modifying the impugned order accordingly.
Gorkha Security Services v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failing to provide reasons for denial of pre-award interest, holding that unreasoned denial amounts to patent illegality warranting interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
The Hershey Company v. Atul Jalan Trading as Akshat Online Traders
The Delhi High Court granted an injunction against a trader selling expired counterfeit Hershey's chocolates, directing seizure of goods and police investigation to protect public health and uphold food safety laws.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Ramesh Chowrasia and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a Lok Adalat settlement and Award due to valid withdrawal of consent before the Award was passed, emphasizing the statutory and procedural requirements for binding Lok Adalat Awards.
Shyam Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements, and recovery of poison, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and pending trial proceedings.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Reena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, confirming the MACT's award of compensation for fatal motor accident injuries caused by rash and negligent driving, emphasizing that strict proof of negligence is not required and that the compensation assessment was justified.
ERA Infra Engineering Ltd. v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court allowed a six-month extension of the Arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to ongoing final arguments and voluminous arbitration records.
Pune Buildtech Pvt Ltd v. Bank of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the declaration of accounts as 'fraud' by Bank of India Mumbai branch, holding it lacks territorial jurisdiction under Article 226(2) as the integral cause of action arose outside Delhi and applying the doctrine of forum non-conveniens.