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Jatin Khurana v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging Customs circulars on compulsory disposal of seized gold jewellery for lack of locus standi, holding that only directly aggrieved or disadvantaged persons can maintain such litigation.
Majibullah Mohammad Haneef v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the extradition of the petitioner to Oman after finding the extradition inquiry complied with legal requirements and diplomatic assurances ensured a fair trial.
Mariappan v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
Suresh & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and charge sheet in a fuel adulteration case due to the prosecution's failure to produce expert evidence establishing the nature of the seized liquid, holding that continuation of prosecution without such material is an abuse of process.
Nababuddin @ Mallu @ Abhimanyu v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under the NDPS Act due to failure to put material prosecution circumstances to him during his Section 313 CrPC examination, causing prejudice and vitiating the conviction.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. M/S. MUDIT ROADWAYS
The Supreme Court upheld the insured’s fire insurance claim, rejecting the insurer’s repudiation based on negligence and non-coverage, and held that surveyor reports are not conclusive and insurers cannot raise new grounds beyond repudiation letters.
Resilient Innovations Private Limited v. Ashneer Grover
The Delhi High Court directed that a petition for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act be treated as an application under Section 17 and referred to the arbitral tribunal, maintaining interim injunction restraining disclosure of confidential information.
Citius Real Estate (P) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that refund claims for unused stamp duty beyond six months from purchase are maintainable if the purchaser was unaware within six months that the stamp paper would not be used, upholding constitutional validity of Section 54 but reading down Section 54(c) to avoid arbitrariness.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. & Anr. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that GST is payable on composite services involving supply of goods exceeding 25% of invoice value and directed MCD to reimburse the GST paid by the petitioners with interest.
IB & W Communication P. Ltd. v. M/s Amrit Worldwide Ltd.
The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of M/s Amrit Worldwide Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, as the Official Liquidator could not proceed with winding up due to absence of assets and funds.
M/S ITH HYDROLICS PVT LTD v. M/S PRABHDIT ASSOCIATES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court fixed tentative use and occupation charges at Rs. 20,000 per month for a commercial tenant post eviction order, applying Supreme Court principles on market rent determination.
Paramvir Singh v. Presidium Breweries Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dissolved Presidium Breweries Pvt Ltd under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator due to absence of assets and funds to continue winding up.
Radheyshyam v. Mange Lal @ Mange Ram
The Delhi High Court granted interim stay of execution proceedings on condition of monthly payment of use and occupation charges pending appeal against dismissal of application to set aside ex-parte decree.
H.R. Sharma v. Delhi and District Cricket Association & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DDCA Ombudsman's order and AGM agenda, holding that the petitioner must seek redressal before the NCLT under the Companies Act, 2013, as writ jurisdiction is not available when alternate efficacious remedies exist.
Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited and Ors. v. UEM India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that pending arbitration proceedings do not bar criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, dismissing the petition to quash the complaint.
Amarjeet Kaur v. Usha Garg
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging ex-parte orders due to inordinate delay and abuse of process, affirming that supervisory jurisdiction is not a remedy for negligence in civil suit proceedings.
Smt. Surinder Kaur & Ors. v. S Rajdev Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under Order XVI Rule 1A CPC, a party may examine a witness not named in the original list of witnesses without prior permission, provided the witness is produced without Court assistance.
MS. SHOBHNA SARBHAI v. DR. SANJEEV SAXENA
The Delhi High Court condoned a 471-day delay in filing an appeal under the DV Act, emphasizing liberal construction of limitation rules in welfare legislation and restoring the appeal for hearing on merits.
M.K. Makkar v. Ghanshyam Dass Sharma
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Article 227 directing the Executing Court to permit E-Auction of immovable property in execution proceedings through a recognized government agency, applying physical auction rules mutatis mutandis.
Nidhi Jain v. Rani Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interim protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act do not bar a partition suit and dismissed the petition seeking dismissal of the suit on grounds of concealment and lack of possession.