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Mrs. Geeta Dattatray Achari v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an adopted child is entitled to the caste status of the adoptive parents based on a valid adoption order and birth certificate, directing issuance of caste certificate accordingly.
Vardhan Agro Processing Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that an MSME with a sanctioned loan limit exceeding Rs.25 crores is ineligible for RBI's MSME loan restructuring Framework, validating the bank's NPA classification and recovery actions.
Ramubai Krushna Patil v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The High Court allowed the writ petitions directing release of compensation to the petitioner as legal heir despite belated objections, emphasizing binding judicial admissions and limited Reference Court jurisdiction under the Land Acquisition Act.
Ravindra Gopal Kadu v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that pension is a vested right that cannot be withheld without due process, quashing the management's demand and directing release of the petitioner's pension and gratuity.
Vinod Narasa Mane v. The State
The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to doubts over the reliability of the dying declaration, identification, and recovery evidence, emphasizing strict scrutiny of such evidence for conviction.
United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Sunita Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding the truck driver's negligence sole cause of the accident and affirming the application of Delhi's minimum wages for compensation.
WG CDR Soumya Deep Das v. Union of India and Ors
The High Court held that judicial interference in ongoing military disciplinary proceedings is premature and the petitioner must exhaust statutory remedies before challenging denial of access to seized data.
Sudama v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that parole can be granted to a convict under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, notwithstanding general parole restrictions, subject to conditions.
Sh. Madan Pal Singh and Anr v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 308, 341, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a private dispute.
Mohammad Samim v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/384 IPC and POCSO Act on the basis of the prosecutrix's denial and settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede v. Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s defamation suit for lack of jurisdiction, applying the Merger Rule under Section 19 CPC and the binding Tejpal precedent, holding that the suit must be filed where the defendant resides and the wrong is done.
Neelam Bhatia and Ors. v. Ritu Bhatia and Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint seeking partition and declaration of title based on an Agreement to Sell and Power of Attorney, holding that only a registered sale deed confers valid title and the suit was barred by limitation.
Renu Mathur v. Ramesh Chander Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for recovery of Rs. 50 lakhs based on valid promissory notes and cheques, granted pendente lite interest and costs, and dismissed the defendants' appeal.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Bhagat; Ashwani Kumar @ Kaka; Rambir
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused persons in a kidnapping and robbery case due to lack of credible evidence and unreliable identification.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. MUKESH KUMAR AND ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the multiplier of 18 for calculating compensation in fatal accident claims involving minors below 15 years, dismissing the insurance company's appeal for reduction to 15.
Amit Aggarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Amit Aggarwal in a money laundering case, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention without trial violates Article 21 when investigation is complete and evidence of proceeds of crime is prima facie lacking.
Romesh Sharma v. The State
The High Court discharged the accused due to vitiated investigation by the complainant officer and absence of prima facie evidence of conspiracy, holding that unreliable tape-recorded evidence without corroboration cannot sustain charges under Section 120B and 302 IPC.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NARESH CHANDER & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award computing the deceased's cumulative income from two part-time jobs for compensation, emphasizing the relaxed evidentiary standards in motor accident claims and dismissing the Insurance Company's appeal.
GBL Chemicals Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging summoning orders under Section 138/141 NI Act, holding directors vicariously liable despite alleged fraud by a resigned director, and emphasizing that factual defenses require trial.
Shyam Rastogi Trading as Shyam Hosiery Industries and Anr. v. Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management GmbH and Co KG and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of belatedly filed documents for lack of reasonable cause and procedural non-compliance in a trademark prior user dispute under Order XI Rule 1(10) CPC as applicable to Commercial Courts.