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Sanjeev Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in a serious offence involving outraging the modesty of a woman, emphasizing that absence of custodial interrogation alone does not justify bail.
DELHI TELEPHONES CO-OPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. THE REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
The Delhi High Court upheld the winding up of a co-operative society for prolonged non-functionality and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Delhi Co-operative Societies Act.
Kumar Satrughana v. R.S. Grewal & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 7.84 lakhs to Rs. 32.4 lakhs for a motor accident victim with 50% permanent disability, applying multiplier method and awarding actual medical and future expenses.
M/S. M.M. TRADERS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that import of insecticides for non-insecticidal use requires a valid import permit under the DGFT notification and directed issuance of such permit upon furnishing requisite information.
झारखंड राज्य v. शैलेंद्र कुमार राय उर्ा पांडव राय
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a reliable dying declaration and medical evidence, rejecting the High Court's acquittal and condemning the unscientific 'two-finger test' in sexual assault cases.
The State of Jharkhand v. Shailendra Kumar Rai @ Pandav Rai
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a credible dying declaration recorded by police, rejecting the High Court's acquittal and deprecated the use of the two-finger test in rape cases.
Union of India v. Munshi Ram
The Supreme Court held that Commission Vendors absorbed into regular Railway service are entitled to count 50% of their pre-absorption service as qualifying service for pensionary benefits, affirming uniform treatment across Railway zones and upholding constitutional equality.
Union of India v. Munshi Ram
The Supreme Court held that Commission Vendors absorbed into regular Railway service are entitled to count 50% of their pre-absorption service as qualifying service for pensionary benefits, affirming parity with similarly situated employees across Railway zones.
Anurag Purushottam v. R. R. Prasad Government
The Supreme Court held that the chief editor not named as editor in the publication cannot be held liable for criminal defamation at the summons stage, and exceptions to defamation are to be examined at trial, allowing his appeal while dismissing that of the reporter.
Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that an Editor-in-Chief cannot be held liable for defamation without specific allegations of control, quashed proceedings against him and public servants, but allowed trial against the article's author.
Saurabh Sukla v. Ra. Ra. Chedal Government
The Supreme Court clarified the liability of editors under the Press and Registration of Books Act and limited judicial interference under Section 482 CrPC in defamation complaints, allowing criminal proceedings against the article's author but quashing them against the main editor and certain public servants.
Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that an Editor-in-Chief can be held liable for defamation only on specific allegations of control and knowledge, quashed proceedings against the Editor-in-Chief and public servants, but upheld summons against the article's author.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Padmanabhan Kishore
The Supreme Court held that a person handing over money with intent to bribe is liable under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as involved in proceeds of crime, allowing prosecution to continue.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Padmanabhan Kishore
The Supreme Court held that a person handing over money with intent to bribe a public servant is liable under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as the money constitutes proceeds of crime.
Balaji Construction Company v. Anjusha Ajit Kadam & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the requirement for a promoter to pre-deposit the amount of interest payable under a MahaRERA order as a condition precedent to entertaining appeals under Section 43(5) of RERA, excluding interest during the moratorium period.
M/S RISE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice and order under the Income Tax Act for AY 2016-17, holding that reassessment cannot be based on mere change of opinion without fresh material and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court lawfully consolidated multiple suits relating to Kalkaji Mandir under Section 24(1)(b) CPC and appointed an Independent Administrator to ensure effective management, with Supreme Court dismissing challenges to these orders.
KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to pass appeal effect orders and refund Rs.16.45 crore with interest to the petitioner following the ITAT order in their favor.
Bharat Foundry and Engineering Works & Ors. v. Intec Capital Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld ex-parte arbitral awards and held that mere non-disclosure of multiple appointments by an arbitrator does not vitiate awards absent proof of bias, affirming the arbitrator’s eligibility and the binding nature of ex-parte awards.
Delhi Rozi Roti Adhikar Abhiyan v. Rajesh Ahuja
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against GNCTD for alleged non-compliance of NFSA implementation orders, holding no wilful disobedience was proved and affirming the legal standard for contempt requires deliberate breach beyond mere delay.