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Kherati Lal Through His Legal Heirs v. Rajkumari
The High Court set aside the trial court's omnibus order dismissing the amendment application and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Pramod K. Saini v. O. P. Bhargava
The High Court dismissed the petition seeking forensic examination of a document at the final arguments stage, holding that such attempts to delay the suit after trial conclusion are impermissible.
Karan Arora & Ors. v. The State of NCT 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.
Ashish Kumar Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.
Gaurav Jain v. The State of NCT of Delhi & 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.
Gopal Das Chavla v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Arjun v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim's minority and inconsistencies in her testimony, holding that conviction under Section 376 IPC cannot stand without conclusive proof of minor status.
Khalil @ Mass @ Sangram v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in an attempt to murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence, evidence including medical opinion and weapon recovery, and the petitioner's criminal antecedents outweighed delay in trial or nature of injuries.
Deepak Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a child sexual assault case due to prima facie evidence, statutory protection of minors, and risk of witness interference despite prolonged custody and pending trial.
Rajesh Kumar v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed reinstatement of a teacher appointed under a reservation quota despite eligibility doubts, quashing termination and salary recovery orders, while denying back wages.
Dastagirsab v. Sharanappa
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale of joint family property by the Karta for legal necessity, holding the purchaser bona fide and dismissing the challenge by a coparcener.
State of Haryana v. Jai Singh and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Haryana's amendment defining 'shamilat deh', holding that lands reserved for common purposes vest in Gram Panchayats while unutilized bachat lands remain with proprietors, clarifying acquisition and compensation principles under Article 31-A.
BHAWNA JAIN v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a guarantor where a second complaint was filed concealing the earlier withdrawn complaint, holding such continuation an abuse of process.
The State of Arunachal Pradesh v. Mihin Laling
The Supreme Court held that compensation for acquisition of 'Jhum' lands under the 1947 Regulations must include solatium and interest as per the 2013 Act, while protecting finality of concluded acquisitions.
The Commissioner of Income Tax v. Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital
The court held that consultant doctors are independent professionals attracting TDS under Section 194J, not salary under Section 192, and remanded the AMC TDS issue for fresh factual determination by the ITAT.
Avanika Films LLP v. Abhay Verma
The Bombay High Court refused interim injunction enforcing a negative covenant restraining an actor from working elsewhere post-termination of the contract, holding such enforcement impermissible as specific performance of personal service contracts is prohibited and damages are the appropriate remedy.
Sayeeda Shabbir Mukadam v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging encounter killing by Excise officers, holding the death accidental and emphasizing the necessity of full disclosure and credible evidence in writ jurisdiction.
Jyoti Abhijeet Kandage v. Abhijeet Narayan Kandage
The Bombay High Court held that Domestic Violence proceedings can be transferred from Magistrate's Court to Family Court and allowed the wife's application to transfer such proceedings to the Family Court at Kolhapur considering convenience and statutory provisions.
Riyaz @ Bablu Sattar Mujawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, doubtful dying declaration, and flawed weapon recovery, holding the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S MICRO NICKEL PVT. LTD. v. SHRI RAMJAG YADAV
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Court award of reinstatement with backwages due to non-service of summons, lack of reasons, and absence of evidence on backwages, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.