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Ramesh Sharma v. Government of N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that relinquishment deeds executed by co-owners in favour of another co-owner are release deeds and not gift deeds for stamp duty purposes, setting aside their impounding for deficient stamp duty.
Raju v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and sexual assault charges under POCSO and IPC, holding that the victim was major at the time of the alleged offence based on bone age ossification test and that the prosecution failed to prove kidnapping beyond reasonable doubt.
Mohinder Singh v. Satish Chander Sikka
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds for the landlord's grandson to start a new business, rejecting tenant's challenge on ownership and alternative accommodation.
P C Jhalani & Ors. v. Jhalani Tools (India) Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that once a company’s winding up is complete and the Official Liquidator has distributed proceeds, the Company Court cannot shield personal guarantors from creditor recovery proceedings, as their liability is independent of the company’s liquidation.
Mohinder Kumar Gandhi v. Praveen Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the commercial suit appeal for recovery of price of goods due to failure to prove delivery by cogent evidence, holding that invoices, ledgers, and e-way bills alone are insufficient to establish liability.
Rehan @ Gaonwala v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the principal accused in a premeditated attempted murder and extortion case, emphasizing the gravity of offences, criminal antecedents, and risk of witness intimidation.
Nafees @ Haddi v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner involved in a conspiracy and assault case, emphasizing limited role, parity with co-accused, and prolonged custody.
Ashish v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence and bail during the pendency of appeal in a commercial quantity NDPS conviction, holding that no exceptional circumstances or fair chance of acquittal exist.
State NCT of Delhi v. Bhagwan Dass
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a tanker driver charged under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove rash or negligent driving beyond reasonable doubt and the double presumption of innocence in appeals against acquittal.
Mahaveer v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution failed to prove dishonest abstraction of electricity by artificial means beyond reasonable doubt and reinstated the acquittal of the appellant under Sections 39 and 44 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910.
Hind Samachar Ltd. (Delhi Unit) v. National Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurance company must indemnify the vehicle owner despite the driver holding a fake licence unless breach or collusion by the owner is proved, setting aside the High Court’s recovery order against the owner.
Godwin Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner, Meerut
The Supreme Court held that a "Security Bond cum Mortgage Deed" executed by the principal debtor without a distinct surety is chargeable under Article 40, not Article 57, of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
State of Rajasthan v. Parmeshwar Ramlal Joshi and Others
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot review its own order under inherent jurisdiction without clerical error and quashed the transfer of investigation to CBI ordered by the Rajasthan High Court in absence of jurisdiction.
Dashwanth v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction and death sentence due to procedural lapses, unreliable circumstantial evidence, and denial of fair trial, and remanded the case for fresh trial.
ATUL J DOSHI & ORS v. PRAMUKH PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD
The Supreme Court held that in eviction suits under a licensor-licensee agreement, courts may direct deposit of arrears and regular license fee under Order XV-A CPC but cannot grant liquidated damages as interim relief without evidence, and failure to comply may lead to striking off defense.
Ramnish Verma; Finesse Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. The Haddad Apparel Group Ltd.; RJ Corp Ltd.; Varun Jaipuria
The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction to plaintiffs against defendants’ use of deceptively similar "ROOKIE" mark, holding defendants’ registration ex facie fraudulent and prioritizing plaintiffs’ prior use and goodwill.
Vasanji Assaria Mamania v. Yadunarayan Mulky Shetty
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award refusing specific performance of a land sale agreement where time was expressly of the essence and the purchaser failed to perform within the stipulated period, emphasizing the discretionary nature of specific relief and the impact of property value escalation.
Marine Electricals (India) Ltd v. GE Power Conversion (India) Pvt. Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the contract price attributable to goods supplied, invalidated the invocation of a Bank Guarantee for alleged non-performance, and dismissed the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Ashok Sahadev Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that substantial compliance with informing an arrested person of grounds of arrest and notifying relatives suffices absent demonstrable prejudice, dismissing the habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of arrest.
Yashwant Changu Bhagat v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the New Bombay Project to Rs.25 per sq.mtr. based on Supreme Court precedents for adjacent villages, granting statutory benefits under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.