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Naresh Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative medical evidence, emphasizing the need for reliable and consistent evidence to uphold conviction.
All India Judges Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court ruled that seniority in Higher Judicial Services must be determined by continuous service and merit within a uniform roster system, rejecting preferential treatment based on recruitment source.
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department v. P.R. Jaganathan
The Supreme Court held that a concluded compensation agreement under Section 7(2) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 excludes the applicability of Section 12 interest, disallowing further claims beyond the agreed terms.
Madras Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court struck down provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 that compromised tribunal independence by excessive executive control, reaffirming judicial primacy in appointments and safeguarding the basic structure of the Constitution.
TALLI GRAM PANCHAYAT v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for appealing an environmental clearance under Section 16(h) of the NGT Act begins from the earliest communication by any duty bearer, dismissing the appeal as barred by limitation.
Indian Society of Organ Transplantation v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed uniform adoption of organ transplantation laws and policies across India, emphasizing equitable access, donor welfare, and cooperative federalism to enhance organ donation and transplantation.
Naseer Babasaheb Jahagirdar v. John Wilson Education Society
The Bombay High Court set aside the termination of a college professor due to invalid appointment of the Inquiry Officer by an unauthorized body, emphasizing that only the Governing Body recognized by the University can appoint such officer under the Maharashtra Universities Act.
Shri Bhairavnath Trymbak Kadlag v. The Employees Provident Fund Organization
The Bombay High Court held that a lessee of an establishment leased by a secured creditor is jointly liable for provident fund dues under Section 17-B of the EPF Act but recovery orders under Section 8-F must follow due procedure including notice and opportunity to be heard.
Virender Chawla & Anr. v. Naresh & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appeal and granted interim injunction protecting the appellants' possession of the disputed property pending trial, setting aside the dismissal of their injunction application.
Suman Kumar Seth v. Neelu Kapur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding no arbitrable dispute existed as the petitioner’s claim for interest accrued on investment was not supported by the family settlement deed.
J M Jain Prop Sh Jeetmal Choraria v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that presumptions under the Income Tax Act do not apply to GST proceedings but the GST Department can independently scrutinize seized materials to issue a valid Show Cause Notice, dismissing the petition challenging the SCN and the constitutional validity of Section 75(2) of the CGST Act as premature.
G. Ramakrishna v. State C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for unauthorized issuance of a Bank Guarantee under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating factors including delay, age, and health.
Shabir @ Shakir v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery-related offences and directed concurrent running of sentences in two closely connected cases involving the same accused under Section 427 Cr.P.C.
Sharp Business Systems India L v. UOI & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld that service tax exemption under Notification No. 12/2003-ST applies only to goods sold with documentary proof, granting relief to the petitioner against tax demand on consumables in composite services.
GRID SOLUTIONS SAS v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that a reassessment notice issued after the limitation period due to delay in electronic dispatch is invalid, quashing the reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Pulak M. Pandey v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a censure recorded after a domestic inquiry, holding that the Single Judge rightly refused to exercise writ jurisdiction under Article 227 in absence of any manifest error.
Kavita Kharbanda and Others v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court invoked its parens patriae jurisdiction under Article 226 to appoint the wife of a vegetative state patient as his legal guardian with authority over his medical care and property management.
Vivek Rastogi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Fahiq Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for cyber fraud under BNS after the parties amicably settled, holding that criminal proceedings can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Mohd. Rashid & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.