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Manish Kumar and Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Sanjeev Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry harassment and related offences following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Simranpal Singh Dua and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Abhilash Agrawal and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dhruv Rai Sahore & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd Tahir Hussain v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohd. Tahir Hussain in a communal riots and murder case, holding that prima facie evidence of his role as instigator and conspirator outweighs grounds for bail despite prolonged incarceration.
Shardha Nand Bansal v. Ashok Kumar Bhalla
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that issuance of cheques revives even time-barred debts as legally enforceable liabilities and the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions.
Pabitra Narayan Pradhan v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail denied to the petitioner, the mastermind of a spurious cancer medicines racket, due to gravity of offences, territorial jurisdiction of Delhi Police, and his central role despite prolonged incarceration and delay in trial.
Brightstar Telecommunications India Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR against a company and its directors for alleged forgery and cheating involving blank signed cheques, holding the dispute to be civil in nature without prima facie criminal offence.
Jyotsna Devi v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that recruitment to an aided college under the 2001 Rules cannot be invalidated by applying the 2003 Rules meant for provincialised institutions, and reinstated the meritorious candidate whose overage was condoned by the Government.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. CORPORATION BANK
The Supreme Court set aside an illegal auction sale of leasehold property mortgaged without required consent, upheld procedural safeguards in recovery sales, and ordered refund with interest to the innocent auction purchaser.
Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored convictions under Section 138 NI Act, reaffirmed the rebuttable presumption of legally enforceable debt upon cheque execution, and issued comprehensive guidelines to expedite cheque bouncing cases.
Singamasetty Bhagavath Guptha & Anr. v. Allam Karibasappa (D) by LRs./Allam Doddabasappa (D) by LRs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a transfer deed executed by an official receiver during insolvency proceedings is invalid if based on fabricated documents and void orders, and that annulment of insolvency does not validate such transfers under Section 37 of the Provincial Insolvency Act.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. Essar Power Limited
The Supreme Court held that EPL must compensate GUVNL for electricity diverted beyond agreed proportions and reimburse proportionate fixed charges, endorsing half-hourly computation and confirming delayed payment charges under the Electricity Act framework.
M/S NETSITY SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to accused in a large-scale cheating case, emphasizing the need to consider accused's conduct and investigation material before granting bail in economic offences.
EXECUTIVE TRADING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED v. GROW WELL MERCANTILE PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, a defendant cannot file a reply without first obtaining leave to defend, and set aside the High Court order permitting otherwise.
Ketan Vallabhji Veera v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that disputes arising from partnership dissolution agreements qualify as commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, dismissing applications to return or renumber the plaint.
Faizal Salim Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra & ABC
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act despite victim's consent and subsequent marriage, reaffirming that such cases cannot be quashed post-majority consent when the victim was a minor at the time of offence.
Union of India & Anr. v. Sunil Kumar
The High Court allowed an application to correct the record of a judgment by reflecting the appearance of the petitioners' counsel omitted in the original order.
NTPC LTD. v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT
The court corrected a typographical error and directed the Trial Court to consider NCLT-granted immunity before deciding whether NTPC Ltd. should be arrayed as an accused, requiring a reasoned order.