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Sunil Subhash Ekhande v State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking retrospective full-time librarian status and benefits, holding that acceptance of benefits under the 2006 Government Resolution estops petitioners from challenging its conditions.
Pranali Yogesjh Karkhandis v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order issued after an inordinate delay and reliance on questionable in-camera statements recorded post-bail, emphasizing the necessity of a live link and credible evidence for such detention.
Nirmala Devi v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court converted the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing grave and sudden provocation and mitigating circumstances.
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of amendments to Rajasthan's mineral concession rules replacing 'first come, first served' with auction and lottery, holding no vested right exists in prior applicants and emphasizing the State's regulatory authority.
The State of Rajasthan v. Sharwan Kumar Kumawat
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of amendments introducing auction and rejecting pending mining lease applications, holding no vested or fundamental right arises from mere applications and legitimate expectation cannot override public interest and statutory powers.
Janki Suresh Bhandoola v. Ramesh T. Parasani
The Bombay High Court dismissed the suit for probate of a Will due to failure to prove due execution and the Testatrix's sound mind, amid suspicious circumstances surrounding the Will's preparation and attestation.
Urmil Pathak v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The court remanded the matter for evidence to determine if the gift deed was conditional on care under Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act before revoking it, emphasizing the need to prove such conditions for voiding property transfers to senior citizens.
Ajay Agarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 287 and 304A IPC for death by electrocution, holding that negligence cannot be ruled out without trial especially given prior similar incidents at the petitioner's factory.
Ugo Geoffery Franklin v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody, imposing strict conditions including passport deposit and embassy assurance to ensure trial attendance and prevent absconding.
District Magistrate West District v. Josan Diagnostics Centre & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 28-day delay in filing a revision petition under the PC&PNDT Act, emphasizing a liberal, justice-oriented approach over technical dismissal.
Sher Khan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 363 IPC case after considering the prosecutrix's age via ossification test and her statement indicating consensual relations.
J.S. Gaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s challenge to adverse ACR gradings communicated post-DPC, affirming that a rejected representation post-communication does not invalidate the DPC’s promotion decision.
Suresh Tiwari & Anr. v. Madhu Tiwari
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim maintenance order against the father-in-law under Section 19 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act due to absence of coparcenary property in his possession.
Sumit Panwar v. State & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 354/354A/354B/323/509 IPC based on an amicable settlement and imposed social service conditions on the parties.
Kashish Jain v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused after prolonged custody, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial under Article 21 and balancing it against the seriousness of offences involving forgery and criminal conspiracy.
Vipin Gupta & Ors. v. The State Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Aditya Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging rape on false pretext of marriage, holding that the investigation must be allowed to proceed as the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences.
Shri Rajiv Kumar Nigam v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a former bank branch manager accused of sanctioning loans on fabricated documents after investigation completion and chargesheet filing, emphasizing that pre-trial detention serves no purpose under such circumstances.
Ubah Casmir Amobi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody, imposing stringent conditions including passport deposit and embassy assurance to ensure trial attendance.
Krishan Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CRPF constable for unauthorized prolonged absence without credible medical proof, emphasizing discipline as essential in armed forces service.