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State of Kerala v. Suni @ Sunil
The Supreme Court held that offences under Section 195A IPC are cognizable and police can register FIRs and investigate without prior Court complaint, overruling High Courts that applied restrictive procedure under Section 195(1)(b)(i) CrPC.
Om Pal & Ors v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, rejecting the plea of free fight and delay in FIR as grounds for acquittal.
Tapas Kumar Mallick & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the upper age limits under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, do not apply retrospectively to couples who commenced surrogacy procedures before the Act's enforcement, upholding their fundamental right to reproductive autonomy.
Dammalapati Yashoda Satya v. Union of India
The High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the petitioner received the joining letter, negating the need for further relief.
GMG Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. v. Directorate General of GST Intelligence HQ & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Principal Additional Director General, DGGI, is competent under Section 83 of the CGST Act to provisionally attach bank accounts, dismissing the petition challenging the attachment.
Stanley Chimeizi Alasonye v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in commercial quantity drug offences under the NDPS Act, holding that procedural lapses without prejudice do not entitle bail and illegal stay with forged documents constitute flight risk.
Sunder Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn on the petitioner's request after partial hearing.
JAI MAA VAISHNO STEEL v. GULSHAN GUGNANI
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing the respondent to admit audio recordings as evidence during trial, dismissing the petitioner's challenge and review application.
Gurbachan Singh Matta v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Criminal prosecution against a bank official was quashed where he was exonerated on merits in departmental and CVC inquiries on identical allegations, holding continuation of trial an abuse of process.
Renu Tora v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charge under Section 79 of the Juvenile Justice Act against a petitioner accused of withholding a child victim’s earnings, holding that a prima facie case existed based on the victim’s statement.
M/S Andhra Pradesh Gas Power Corporatio Ltd. v. The CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing separate trials for distinct conspiracies involving multiple companies, holding that the transactions did not constitute a single transaction warranting a joint trial.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Afsar @ Dinesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for causing simple injuries, holding that minor contradictions and delay do not vitiate a proved prosecution case.
Nahid Abbasi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Nahid Abbasi in a murder and forgery case after considering the completion of investigation, lack of direct evidence, and imposing strict conditions to safeguard the trial.
Punita Khatter v. Explorers Travel & Tour Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of notice under Section 452 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that a former Managing Director must return company property forthwith upon removal, and proof of entrustment is not required.
Aamir v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a rape case, observing prima facie evidence of false implication and unexplained delay, subject to strict conditions to ensure investigation and protection of the complainant.
Sri Sai Sapthagiri Sponge Pvt. Ltd. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & M/s Magnifico Minerals Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed complaints under Section 138 N.I. Act holding that cheques issued solely as security were not enforceable and summoning orders by a court lacking jurisdiction were invalid.
Sonu Rathore v. State of NCT of Delhi & Arjun Singh Rathore
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a dowry death case, holding that vague allegations unsupported by specific evidence and rebutted by medical reports do not justify denial of bail.
Abdul Hameed Rehmani v. CBI
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and impleadment of the legal heir in a long-pending criminal revision petition, affirming the High Court's discretionary power to continue revisional proceedings after the death of the petitioner.
Abdul Hameed Rehmani v. Special Director Enforcement Directorate
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and impleadment of the legal heir to continue a pending appeal under FERA and FEMA after the appellant's death, holding that such right is statutorily guaranteed without prescribed limitation.
Jai Mangal Mehto v. State (Govt. N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for attempted sexual assault of a child under the POCSO Act, affirming the statutory presumption in favour of the prosecution and the sufficiency of forensic and ocular evidence despite medical findings of an intact hymen.