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Rajendra Singh and Ors. v. State of Uttaranchal
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessions, emphasizing strict adherence to evidentiary standards and benefit of doubt.
Anilkumar @ Lapetu Ramshakal Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed premature release of a life convict after nearly 22 years, holding that correct classification under remission guidelines is essential and the appellant's crime fell under a category entitling earlier release.
SWACCH ASSOCIATION, NAGPUR v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court upheld that Futala Lake is a man-made waterbody not covered under the statutory wetland definition, allowing sanctioned temporary constructions while affirming the public trust doctrine's application to protect the lake's ecological balance.
PREM AGGARWAL v. MOHAN SINGH & ORS
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, holding that after dismissal of specific performance and payment of extraordinary compensation, the appellant cannot retain possession or resist execution.
Sunteck Realtors Private Limited v. Bandra Sea Breeze Apartment Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that failure to execute a formal Development Agreement within the stipulated timeframe disentitles a developer from specific performance of a preliminary agreement with a cooperative housing society.
Ruchita Ganesh Kolambkar v. Shrikrushn Chandrahas Kolabkar
The Bombay High Court allowed the transfer of guardianship proceedings from Thane to Kolhapur, holding that the natural guardian's residence and convenience determine the appropriate jurisdiction under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Rashid Tukadu Bagwan & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that acquisition of petitioners' land without due process and compensation violates Article 300-A, directing the State to pay compensation under the 2013 Act despite procedural delays.
Md. Sharif Badshah Khan v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the remission categorization of a convicted murderer, holding that joint commission of murder places the petitioner under category 4(d) of the Maharashtra remission guidelines.
Balasaheb Sopan Dorge v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that land taken possession of without proper acquisition procedure and compensation is deemed acquired under the 2013 Act, entitling the landowner to compensation with solatium and interest under constitutional guarantees.
Harshit Finvest Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 10 1 New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the reopening of income tax assessment against an NBFC based on prima facie material and independent verification, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the validity of the proceedings.
Juglal Ram Chander v. Surinder Pal Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement under the DRC Act, rejecting belated evidence and arguments challenging the eviction petition.
Shadab Khan & Anr v. Santosh & Ors
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for death of minor child in motor accident, applying Supreme Court principles mandating calculation based on minimum wages of skilled worker and awarding conventional heads as per Pranay Sethi.
Sgt Ankit Kumar v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an Air Force sergeant, holding that transfers in armed forces are not interfered with absent serious hardship or policy violation.
Vidhish Garer v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging a selection as the petitioner was subsequently selected in place of the challenged candidate, rendering the grievance resolved.
Midas Touch Metalloys Pvt. Ltd. v. FMI Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn, upheld the order refusing release of seized goods, and granted liberty to the appellant to file a fresh application after modifying the goods.
Radha Kishan Joshi v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a transfer order and related consent and review orders of the CAT, holding that consent orders are binding and review applications without valid grounds are not maintainable.
Shriom Dalal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that qualifying GATE was not an essential qualification for Lecturer appointment under AICTE guidelines and allowed retrospective counting of past service for CAS benefits.
M/S BALAJI ENTERPRISES v. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER, DGGI, MEERUT ZONAL UNIT & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 67(5) of the CGST Act, the petitioner is entitled to copies of seized electronic data unless it prejudices the investigation, directing the GST Department to provide such copies in the presence of an authorized officer.
Siju Thomas v. Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding that Section 33(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act does not apply to a workman not party to any pending industrial dispute, dismissing the petition challenging his termination without prior permission.
Union of India v. Akhilesh Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and the limited scope of writ jurisdiction.