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Phool Chand Prasad v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a retiring employee of an autonomous institution is entitled to a notional increment accruing immediately after retirement for pension calculation, following Supreme Court precedents, regardless of administrative Office Memoranda applicability.
Anil Parihar v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition as it became infructuous following the passing of a punishment order.
State v. Prateek Kathpalia
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused for rash and negligent driving due to lack of evidence on manner of driving but directed compensation to the injured complainant.
Ajaraogo Good Luck v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity of Amphetamine, holding procedural irregularities in search and sample drawing do not vitiate trial and strict bail conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act apply.
Saravjeet v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for repeated rape of a minor girl under the POCSO Act and IPC, relying on credible child witness testimony and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Sumit v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant’s conviction under Sections 323, 354, and 509 IPC but modified the sentence to release him on probation of good conduct under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing reformation and rehabilitation.
Devangana Kalita v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld preservation but refused reconstruction of police diary booklets, holding that accused have no right to inspect or reconstruct police diaries and allegations of ante-dating must be examined during trial.
Danish v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on consistent victim testimony, corroborative medical and DNA evidence, and failure to rebut statutory presumption of guilt.
Sarnam Verma alias Suraj v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a triple murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence and prima facie evidence outweigh the petitioner’s right to speedy trial and prolonged custody.
Azad Market RWA v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed appeals and upheld Rs. 10 lakh costs against Azad Market RWA for abusing court process via multiple petitions and misuse of unregistered NGO.
Ramsanjivan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of child sexual abuse charges under the POCSO Act and IPC due to material discrepancies, lack of corroborative evidence, and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Abhimanue v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court allowed appeals against revocation of bail in a murder case, emphasizing the distinction between cancellation and revocation of bail and balancing liberty with trial integrity by imposing stringent bail conditions.
Jyotshna Singh v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that an officer is entitled to retrospective promotion and consequential benefits when departmental proceedings initiated after long delay are quashed, directing compliance with interest for delay.
Nagamma @ Nagarathna & Ors. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and inadmissibility of extra judicial confessions made inside the police station.
M. Rajendran & Ors. v. M/S KPK Oils and Protiens India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court examined the scope of the borrower's right of redemption under amended Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act and the validity of a Sale Certificate issued after auction of secured assets, emphasizing procedural compliance and statutory remedies.
Surendra Khawse v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet alleging rape on the ground that the criminal proceedings were instituted with mala fide intent and an ulterior motive, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Rakesh Vilas Renuse v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court emphasized the constitutional mandate for expeditious disposal of anticipatory bail applications and directed proper cooperation from advocates and investigating agencies to uphold personal liberty.
Sameer @ Panna Mehboob Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained 70-day delay in recording witness statements after the petitioner’s bail, emphasizing the need for prompt action under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act.
Union of India v. Shaila Shyamsunder Shringare
The High Court quashed contempt proceedings against a government officer for alleged non-compliance with a Tribunal order, holding that wilful disobedience was not established and procedural safeguards were ignored.
Amol Motiram Borde v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a rape case, holding that serious offences with strong prima facie evidence and antecedents do not warrant bail, and procedural lapses in communicating grounds of arrest absent prejudice do not invalidate arrest.