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M v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act for aggravated sexual assault but modified the sentence to release the appellant on the period already served, applying statutory presumptions and Supreme Court directions on sentence modification.
Ketan Handa & Ors. v. The State Govt. 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 a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Praveen Kumar and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S RNT METALS PVT. LTD v. RAKA OVERSEAS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to recall a witness for further cross-examination on GST documents, holding that the petitioner had a full opportunity to question the witness earlier and recalling was unwarranted.
Kusum Chawla v. Meenu Chawla and Anr
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to condone a 68-day delay in filing the written statement in a family property dispute, dismissing the petition challenging the order.
S. Gurbachan Singh v. The State
The High Court set aside the Probate Court's dismissal of probate petitions without hearing, directing a fresh hearing on maintainability in accordance with principles of natural justice.
M/S SUKHDA HOSPITAL v. SH. PREM KUMAR BATRA & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the hospital's petition by directing payment of enhanced compensation for medical negligence to the deceased boy's mother, accepting a compassionate settlement offer.
Union of India and Ors v. Babli Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of invalid pension to the widow of an invalided soldier, holding that no jurisdictional or legal error apparent on the face of the record justified interference under Article 226.
M/S. MRJS Lead Private Limited v. The Assistant Commissioner of State Tax
The Bombay High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging GST adjudication orders and notices under Section 74 of the CGST Act, holding that alternate statutory remedies must be exhausted and notices issued within the limitation period under Section 73 are valid despite absence of fraud allegations.
Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax, Raigad
The Bombay High Court held that interest income earned on fixed deposits maintained for mandatory business obligations and interest on TDS refunds are eligible for deduction under Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, affirming the requirement of a direct nexus between such income and the eligible business.
Jijau Coop. Housing Soci. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that removal of a cooperative housing society's managing committee under Section 78A requires clear grounds, meaningful consultation, and proper procedure, setting aside the impugned supersession orders for lack of these safeguards.
Aman Khan v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence and risk of witness tampering outweighed contradictions in eyewitness testimony.
Brij Mohan Sharma @ Mohan & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry harassment and related IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Jitender Kumar v. Kamlesh Garg
The Delhi High Court allowed partial amendment of the tenant's application seeking leave to defend by permitting incorporation of a paragraph on alternate accommodation under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Maryam Bee v. Shuibham Jain and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a third party claiming independent title cannot be impleaded in a suit for specific performance, setting aside the order allowing such impleadment and permitting the third party to pursue an independent suit.
Anita Kumar v. Ajay Kumar Since Deceased Through LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a relinquishment deed between co-owners enlarging title is not a gift deed and cannot be impounded as insufficiently stamped without evidence, setting aside the impugned order.
Charanjit Singh Makkar v. Phalvinder Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld that a transferee of leased commercial property succeeds to the landlord’s rights under Section 109 of the Transfer of Property Act without tenant attornment, dismissing the tenant’s appeal against eviction and rent recovery.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s Corteva Agriscience Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision quashing penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act due to invalidity of the penalty notice for failure to specify the limb under which proceedings were initiated.
Badshah Khan @ Deepak v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a gold snatching case due to insufficient evidence and prosecution's non-opposition.
Sahil Chadha v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC read with Section 6 POCSO Act on the ground of compromise and the victim's unwillingness to prosecute, allowing the parties to live peacefully as a family.