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Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, Goa v. M/S Adani Exports Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 130A of the Customs Act, the High Court has discretion and is not mandatorily required to direct the Appellate Tribunal to refer questions of law.
Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, Goa v. M/S Adani Exports Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 130A(4) of the Customs Act, the High Court has discretion, not a mandatory duty, to call for a statement from the Appellate Tribunal before deciding an application to refer a question of law.
The State of Meghalaya v. Melvin Sohlangpiaw
The Supreme Court held that under the 6th Schedule, the District Council Court has exclusive jurisdiction to try serious criminal offences involving Scheduled Tribes in autonomous districts, dismissing the State's appeal against case transfer.
The State of Meghalaya v. Melvin Sohlangpiaw
The Supreme Court held that under the 6th Schedule to the Constitution, the District Council Court has exclusive jurisdiction to try serious criminal offences involving Scheduled Tribe parties in autonomous tribal areas, dismissing the State's appeal against transfer of trial.
Sridhar & Anr v. N. Revanna & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a condition in a gift deed absolutely restraining alienation is void under Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and upheld the validity of sale deeds executed by the donee.
Rajeev Kourav v. Baisahab
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC by improperly assessing inadmissible evidence and restored the trial for alleged abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC.
Sultan Haider & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
The Principal Additional Director General Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Customs, Central, Excise and Service Tax Settlement Commission, Principal Bench & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Settlement Commission lacked jurisdiction to entertain settlement applications filed after cigarettes were notified under Section 123 of the Customs Act, quashing the impugned order.
Arvind Kumar & Anr v. M/S Shriram General Ins Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that a valid driving licence for a light motor vehicle covers certain commercial vehicles and negated the insurer's right of recovery based on the driver's admitted identity.
Mohamad Kalam v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's non-objection to further prosecution.
State v. MD. CHAND @ FUKAN
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of probation to a young first-time offender convicted under the POCSO Act, affirming that sentencing courts must consider age and antecedents before imposing sentence.
Salek Chand Jain v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the respondents have taken adequate steps to ensure free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years under the Right to Education Act, 2009, and disposed of the public interest litigation accordingly.
Arvind Kumar Kajla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against a government servant who fired a licensed gun in the air after amicable settlement and imposed costs payable to welfare funds.
Sultan Haider v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
MBL Infrastructures Ltd. v. RITES Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the 2019 Amendment to the Arbitration Act does not apply retrospectively and granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings with parties' consent.
Raja v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Suresh Chander v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a truck driver for rash and negligent driving causing death, rejecting claims of planted witnesses and mechanical failure.
Shahzad v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings against the petitioner under its inherent powers following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Rajesh Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
SHAHZAD KHAN & ORS. v. STATE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.