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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.
Pradeep Singh v. State Government NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Pradeep Singh under MCOCA, holding that his active involvement in organised crime financial dealings and evasion of investigation precluded grant of bail.
Udai Pal v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's age below the age of consent, emphasizing the necessity of reliable evidence and scientific age determination.
Ramphal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court acquitted the appellant of molestation charges due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration in the testimony of a visually impaired prosecutrix, emphasizing the need for corroboration when the testimony is not wholly reliable.
Amir v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Union of India v. GP Capt Dilip Kumar Saluja Retd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension, holding the disabilities were not attributable to military service.
Prof. Ashish WakhlU v. Prof. Soniya Nityanand
The Supreme Court held that an interim order remains operative until expressly vacated, and termination in violation of such an order without court leave amounts to contempt, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Denash v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that Special Courts under the NDPS Act retain jurisdiction to grant interim release of seized vehicles to bona fide owners despite the Rules of 2022, ensuring procedural fairness and protecting innocent owners from unjust confiscation.
V.M. Saudagar v. The Divisional Commercial Manager, Central Railway & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the CAT order reinstating a dismissed railway employee, holding that the departmental enquiry was vitiated by non-examination of key witnesses and perverse findings.