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Suraj v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure the ends of justice.
X v. State (NCTD) and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for aggravated sexual assault of his minor daughter under the POCSO Act, affirming that forensic evidence and foundational facts can sustain conviction despite hostile witnesses.
Siddharth Garg v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Maa Sharda Vidyapeeth v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the withdrawal of recognition by NCTE due to failure to issue a proper show cause notice disclosing forgery allegations, restoring recognition for one unit pending fresh proceedings.
Dogiparthi Venkata Satish and Another v. Pilla Durga Prasad and Others
The Supreme Court held that suing the proprietor representing a proprietorship concern is sufficient and does not vitiate the cause of action, allowing the eviction suit to proceed despite substitution of parties.
Putai v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted accused in a brutal child rape and murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting procedural lapses in forensic evidence and investigation.
EDELWEISS ASSET RECONSTRUCTION LIMITED v. REGIONAL PF COMMISSIONER II AND RECOVERY OFFICER
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order and remanded the writ petition for fresh adjudication on the priority of EPFO dues vis-à-vis secured creditors under SARFAESI Act after impleading all relevant parties.
Khajnekar v. The State of Goa
The Supreme Court held that a minor, unintentional act does not constitute 'child abuse' under the Goa Children’s Act and granted the appellant probation, acquitting him of serious charges while confirming minor assault convictions.
Pushpanjali Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the CSD's rejection of their bank guarantee exemption requests, holding that the policy's eligibility criteria must be strictly followed and courts will not read into the policy provisions not expressly stated.
Vikas Kumar Gupta @ Vicky v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition holding that the petitioner’s arrest and detention complied with constitutional safeguards and procedural requirements under the NDPS Act.
State v. Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rape case, affirming the trial court's finding of reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies in evidence and emphasizing the double presumption of innocence in appeals against acquittal.
Rajender Kumar Pahuja v. Anup Narain Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement ground, rejecting challenges to the site plan and availability of alternate accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Mohit Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction for a fresh medical examination due to inadequacies in the earlier medical boards' assessments lacking orthopedic expertise and clinical tests.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Shakuntla Joshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed CBI's petition for leave to appeal against acquittal of public officials accused of criminal conspiracy and corruption in the revival of a cooperative society, holding absence of corrupt intent and insufficient evidence.
Paramjit Singh Nanda v. Chief Manager, Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed appeal challenging compulsory retirement, holding that the 902-day delay was not sufficiently explained and thus the delay could not be condoned under the Limitation Act.
M/S Rachna Global Excavation Ltd and Anr v. M/S Jindal Steel and Power Limited
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such discretion must be exercised sparingly and not to prolong trial proceedings.
Sh. Amit Wadhwa & Ors. v. State (Govt, of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Anand Kumar & Ors. v. 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, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jatin Kapoor & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Jaswinder Singh v. Manpreetkaur
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously decide the petitioner's injunction application while ensuring due hearing, without commenting on its merits.