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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.
Rajneesh Singh v. Baby Dhruvi Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld a family court's maintenance order awarding Rs. 7,500 per month to a minor daughter, rejecting the father's claim of medical incapacity and financial inability to pay.
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.
Shrikrishna Kulkarni v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an expelled trade union member who was a member for over six months is entitled to a consent certificate under Section 28(1-A) of the Trade Unions Act to raise an internal dispute before the Industrial Court.
Sandeepkumar Pandharilal Yadav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, holding the killing occurred in the heat of passion during a sudden quarrel without premeditation.
Telford Marine DMCC v. Bhambhani Shipping Limited and Another
The Bombay High Court held that interim injunctions under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot restrain the sale of a vessel already validly sold to a bona fide purchaser, emphasizing that such reliefs are ancillary to enforcement proceedings and cannot be used to circumvent the enforcement regime.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Upasna Gundh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased’s family in a motor accident claim, affirming that income assessment may rely on circumstantial evidence beyond Income Tax Returns and justifying a 30% addition for future prospects.
M/S Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Vighnaharta Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding of an arbitration agreement, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited and electronic service of notice is valid.
Director General Narcotics Control Bureau and Anr. v. Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners’ belated writ petition challenging a CAT order after voluntary compliance and subsequent disciplinary proceedings, holding that delay and laches bar such challenge.
JKR TECHNO ENGINEERS PVT LTD v. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act is limited to a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.