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Megan Theresa Shinabery v. State; Vibha Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs against two petitioners for possession of single live cartridges, holding that absence of conscious possession negates criminal liability under the Arms Act, 1959.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company and Ors. v. Natco Pharma
Delhi High Court held that the suit for patent infringement could proceed despite a prior suit in Hyderabad, as the prior suit was not maintainable under the Patents Act and Section 10 CPC stay was not warranted.
Maansi Gupta 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 decision not to prosecute further.
Mohd. Atiq v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, modified the sentence, and directed compensation to the victim's legal representatives under the victim compensation scheme.
Chaudhary Rajender Pawar v. Geeta Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a compromise decree upheld by multiple courts including the Supreme Court cannot be re-opened on the same grounds of fraud, setting aside a trial court's stay on execution and dismissing a suit barred by res judicata.
Bajrang Lal Sharma v. C.K. Mathew
The Supreme Court dismissed contempt petitions against the State of Rajasthan for issuing a notification on reservation in promotion for SC/ST, holding no willful contempt and clarifying that substantive challenges to reservation policies require proper adjudication.
M/S. GRANULES INDIA LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal holding that exemption from customs duty under a clarificatory notification applies to consignments imported under a valid advance licence despite import dates falling between withdrawal and reinstatement notifications.
Star India (P) Ltd v. Society of Catalysts
The Supreme Court set aside the finding of unfair trade practice against Star India and Airtel, holding that the complainant failed to prove that the contest prize money was funded by increased SMS charges and that the higher SMS tariff was justified as a value-added service.
Shraddhanand College v. Amar Nath Jha
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's order directing the University of Delhi to approve Dr. A.N. Jha's appointment as Vice-Principal, holding that procedural non-compliance cannot deny a duly appointed candidate's substantive rights.
The Home Secretary (Prison) & Ors v. H. Nilofer Nisha
The Supreme Court held that habeas corpus does not lie for premature release of lawfully convicted life prisoners without completion of prescribed administrative procedures and reasoned orders, setting aside High Court release orders and directing reconsideration of representations.
THE HOME SECRETARY (PRISON) & ORS v. H. NILOFER NISHA
The Supreme Court held that habeas corpus does not lie to order premature release of life convicts without the competent authority's decision under the government scheme, setting aside High Court orders and directing reconsideration of representations.
Anita Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that exporters are entitled to interest on delayed GST refunds under Section 56 of the CGST Act even if their refund claims were under investigation due to red-flagging, except for a reasonable 30-day investigation period.
SMT. AMRIT KUNWAR MAHAVIDYALAYA v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing NCTE to process a teacher education programme recognition application delayed due to a technical glitch, emphasizing that strict regulatory deadlines may be relaxed in such circumstances.
Dirtesh Yadav v. Medical Council of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Medical Council of India to reconsider the petitioner's eligibility certificate application in light of relevant precedents, allowing the petitioner to make a fresh representation.
Ujjawal Kumar Jha & Ors v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
Delhi Meat Merchant Association v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the East Delhi Municipal Corporation's 2014 revision of slaughtering fees at Ghazipur Slaughter House, ruling the fee enhancement lawful and not arbitrary under Section 412 of the DMC Act.
Azad Singh Rana v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging bail granted in a dowry death case, holding that bail is discretionary and must not be granted mechanically.
Sunil Kumar Verma v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking direction to construct a skyway over railway lines, holding that courts should not interfere in technical and policy matters lacking genuine public interest.
Jan Jagruti Foundation v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the National Council for Teacher Education to examine grievances against a committee member and decide on the appointment after hearing all parties, without setting aside the appointment itself.
Axalta Coating System Pvt. Ltd v. Libra Automotives Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 upon an undisputed valid arbitration agreement and ex-parte proceedings against the respondents.