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Kaushik Sen Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges in a rape and dowry harassment case, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.
Pitam Goel v. Radhey Shyam
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to substitute witnesses subject to costs and strict conditions to prevent further delay in a possession recovery suit.
Simran Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously adjudicate the pending application for release of compensation as per Supreme Court directions, binding the Union of India to its undertaking not to seek adjournment.
Sartaj @Allaharakha v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed parole to a life convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct under Rule 1210(II) but allowed legal counsel access for filing SLP and issued directions to improve mental health care in prisons.
Mohd. Sumer v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court refused parole to a life-convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct seeking to file an SLP but directed facilitation of legal access through jail meetings or video conferencing.
Gaytri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh
The Delhi High Court accepted the respondent's unconditional apology for unintended violation of an interim stay order and disposed of the petition following an amicable settlement.
Rahul v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a School Leaving Certificate alone is insufficient to prove minority under the Juvenile Justice Act and granted suspension of sentence during appeal in a POCSO conviction case.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. Ltd. v. M/S A K Roy
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that delay caused by prosecuting a case before the wrong forum can be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, and remanded the matter for merit consideration of the arbitration challenge.
Priya Khurana v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to cancel anticipatory bail granted to the accused, holding that bail cannot be cancelled without cogent reasons such as misuse or interference with justice, especially when the accused cooperated with the investigation.
Manoj Kumar and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi; Puneet Kumar and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the husband's relatives under Sections 498A and 406 IPC for vague allegations but upheld charges against the husband, emphasizing the need for specific prima facie material at the charge framing stage in matrimonial disputes.
Sanjeev Kumar Jain v. Union Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank to refund the entire sale consideration with interest to the petitioner where the sale of mortgaged property under SARFAESI Act was not concluded despite full payment, emphasizing compliance with DRT orders absent any stay.
Amit Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a police constable accused of cheating investors in fraudulent money schemes, emphasizing that interim protection based on compromise cannot be converted into bail if the accused withdraws from settlement and delays proceedings.
Delhi Development Authority v. Subodh Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal and condonation of delay application, holding that procedural delays and change of opinion within a government body do not justify condoning delay in filing an appeal.
Astec LifeSciences Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment after four years due to absence of failure to disclose material facts and held that change of opinion does not justify reassessment.
Bhupinder Singh Balwant Singh v. Rajiv Kutty & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that a unilateral right to appoint an arbitrator is void but severable, and exercised its power under Section 11(6) to appoint a sole arbitrator, upholding the validity of the arbitration agreement.
Praveen Otarmal Parmar v. M/s. Abhiroop Associates
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the trial court must consider limitation from the second notice date and afford opportunity to condone delay even without a formal prayer.
Kamal v. State
The court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case.
Kamal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and unreliable identification.
V. Senthil Balaji v. The State
The Supreme Court held that authorized officers under the PMLA have power to arrest and seek custody, that Section 41A CrPC does not apply to PMLA arrests, and that writ of Habeas Corpus is not maintainable against judicial remand orders absent illegality.
Dinganglung Gangmei v. Mutum Churamani Meetei
The Supreme Court intervened in the Manipur sectarian violence to ensure effective investigation, protection of victims, and restoration of law and order through court-appointed committees and supervisory mechanisms.