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Arushi Mehra & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court held that foreign nationals can solemnize and register marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 without citizenship restrictions and directed authorities to amend guidelines and portal accordingly.
Harkesh Kumar Dang v. Tamanna Dang
Delhi High Court disposed of guardianship appeal by recording a comprehensive settlement between parents on custody, visitation, maintenance, and divorce, recognizing the mother as legal guardian and emphasizing the best interest of the child.
Alfred Von Schukmann v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic patent rejection order for lack of inventive step and remanded the matter for a reasoned reconsideration by a different Officer.
Bhushan Oil and Fats Pvt. Ltd. v. Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal as not maintainable against the refusal of an application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in a trademark infringement suit, affirming that such suits are maintainable and no appeal lies against such orders under Order XLIII Rule 1 CPC.
Aman Builders and Developers, Goa v. Guddu S. Malha
Second Appeals under Section 58 of the RERA Act concerning real estate projects in Goa must be filed at the High Court of Bombay at Goa and not at its Principal Seat in Mumbai.
Shital Anna Walawade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that petitioners are entitled to compensation under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act for alternate land accepted by the State where compensation was not paid before the Act's commencement, rejecting their claim for rental compensation.
G M Heights LLP v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a single tenant cannot obstruct redevelopment or dictate its nature, and the Municipal Corporation must grant commencement certificate without requiring consent from all tenants if alternate accommodation is offered.
Ranvir Singh v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions due to unreliable dying declaration, contradictory evidence, and unfair investigation, emphasizing strict scrutiny in cases under Section 149 IPC.
Prakash Nayi @ Sen v. State of Goa
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant on the ground of legal insanity under Section 84 IPC, holding that the burden of proving unsoundness of mind is on a preponderance of probabilities and must be properly considered by courts.
Prakash Nayi @ Sen v. State of Goa
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant on the ground of legal insanity under Section 84 IPC, emphasizing the distinction between medical and legal insanity and the burden of proof on the accused.
Boby v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of prosecution to prove recovery under Section 27 Evidence Act and incomplete chain of circumstances, holding that last seen theory alone cannot sustain conviction.
Boby v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant Boby due to failure of the prosecution to prove recovery evidence under Section 27 of the Evidence Act and insufficiency of circumstantial evidence beyond last seen theory.
Mohinder Pal and Others v. State of J & K
The Supreme Court converted murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and granted benefit of doubt to accused under Exception I of Section 300 RPC.
Mohinder Pal v. State of J & K
The Supreme Court reduced the appellants' murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and granted them benefit of doubt under Exception I of Section 300 RPC.
Gulshan Kumar Chawla v. Vijay Kumar Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of a judgment to correct the name of a summoned witness from 'Darshan Lal Chadha' to 'Darshan Kumar Chadha'.
Shailndra Kumar v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the condition of forfeiting seniority upon absorption, holding that voluntary undertakings given by the petitioner are binding and disputed factual claims require appropriate proceedings.
Atul Bhalla v. Ansal Properties Infrastructure Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a shareholder challenging an arbitration award rendered by a Sole Arbitrator, holding that non-parties cannot interfere in arbitral proceedings through collateral writ petitions.
Mahesh Gupta v. Jagdish Lal Malik & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on the ground of landlord's bonafide requirement and held that the Rent Controller had jurisdiction as the admitted rent was below the statutory threshold, dismissing the tenant's challenge based on inconsistent rent claims.
Phundreimayum Yas Khan v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed bail to the accused in an NDPS case holding that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible as confession unless leading to discovery of new facts under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act, and mere co-accused disclosures and call records without corroboration do not justify denial of bail.
Narender Singh Bisht v. Shashi Bisht
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal in default of a family court petition and restored it, holding that non-appearance due to counsel's associate's accident was sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 9 CPC and notices returned unserved required fresh issuance before dismissal.