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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.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ramesh Chandra Shukla
The Delhi High Court held that promotion takes effect only from the date it is granted and not from the date of recommendation, dismissing the claim for retrospective promotion absent mala fide delay.
Rohit Dandriyal & Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the RBI to implement accessibility measures for visually impaired persons in currency notes and digital financial services, while recognizing currency redesign as a complex policy matter beyond judicial mandate.
Nikhil Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the fifth anticipatory bail application of accused Nikhil Jain in a property fraud case, holding no change in circumstances post dismissal of earlier bail pleas and censuring judicial and investigative lapses.
State NCT of Delhi v. Karnail Singh
The High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a minor sexual assault case due to lack of corroborative evidence and inconsistent testimony, emphasizing limited appellate interference in acquittals.
A.R. Rahman v. Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim relief recognizing the plaintiff’s prima facie authorship and copyright in the Indian classical musical composition “Shiva Stuti,” affirming protection of original compositions transmitted orally and directing credit attribution in the impugned song.
Sheikh Habil v. State
Conviction for kidnapping and rape set aside due to denial of effective legal representation and failure to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, violating the accused's right to a fair trial.
Sh Inderjeet Singh v. Kaushalya Devi and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's suit for damages challenging a final eviction order, holding that such matters are barred by res judicata and limitation and do not disclose a valid cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Rajnish v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and repeated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, affirming the prosecutrix’s credible testimony and statutory presumptions regarding age and consent.