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The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr. v. Varla Ramaiah
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal against the High Court's interim stay on investigation orders, directing expeditious disposal of writ petitions and impleadment of the Union of India as a necessary party.
BALWANT SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the executive's discretion to defer the petitioner's Mercy Petition on national security grounds and dismissed the plea for commutation of death sentence despite alleged delay.
Union of India v. Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP
The Supreme Court held that resignation of auditors does not bar proceedings under Section 140(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for fraudulent conduct, upheld the validity of SFIO investigation and directions, and restored prosecution and removal proceedings against auditors.
M.K. Rajagopalan v. Dr. Periasamy Palani Gounder
The Supreme Court upheld the approval of a resolution plan under the IBC, emphasizing compliance with valuation norms, procedural fairness, and limited judicial interference in the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors.
Peethambaran v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that further investigation can only be ordered by a magistrate or higher court, quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellant for lack of evidence under Section 420 IPC, and invalidated the second final report ordered by the District Police Chief.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ex Sub Lavhate Suresh Akaram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that such disability is attributable to military service absent contrary proof by the employer.
Golden Star Marine FZE v. GAC Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that an agent's indemnity claim for port dues is a maritime claim under the Admiralty Act, validating the vessel's arrest and sale and permitting partial release of security to the port.
Shubhangi Vitthal Kamodkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed substitution of the petitioner's name in place of her brother's on the compassionate appointment waitlist, holding that rigid adherence to Government Resolution restrictions cannot defeat the policy's purpose.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission v. Ruchita Vasant Somane
The Bombay High Court held that prescribed educational qualifications in recruitment rules must be strictly complied with and the Tribunal erred in equating a Change of Faculty Test to a Bachelor’s degree absent express equivalence.
Maherban Hasan Babu Khan v. The State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of POCSO and IPC sexual offences due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim was a minor below 18 years of age.
Rajan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354D IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process when the complainant does not intend to support prosecution.
Suresh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Alok Malhotra v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order rejecting a pay anomaly claim must be reasoned and speaking, directing the ICAI to reconsider the petitioner's representations accordingly.
BRINDCO SALES PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
Delhi High Court held that leftover liquor stock including unregistered brands must be disposed under Rule 56 of Delhi Excise Rules, and excess excise duty paid under old regime must be refunded or adjusted.
Preetendra Singh Aulakh v. Green Light Foods Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant's use of 'MONSOON HARVEST' mark, holding the marks deceptively similar and goods allied, rejecting estoppel and prior user defenses.
Nagmani Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Old Pension Scheme benefits as the issue was already decided by a government Office Memorandum and prior court judgment.
Through: Mr. Ravi Prakash Mehrotra, Senior Advocate with Mr. J. Scaria and Mr. Apoorv Srivastava, Advocates v. THE STATE (GOVT. NCT OF DELHI) & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regular parole to file a Special Leave Petition, holding that parole is discretionary and must consider the convict’s conduct, threat to witnesses, and availability of custody parole.
Jai Prakash @ Montu & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 323/324/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Prakash v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case involving alleged assault causing injuries, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with the investigation and non-tampering with evidence.
Premium Estates Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the order and notice under Sections 148A(d) and 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, due to procedural lapses including delayed notice and lack of real-time alert, directing the Assessing Officer to proceed afresh with a personal hearing.