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Bhoop Singh v. State C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a police officer for demanding and accepting bribe, affirming that minor discrepancies and procedural lapses do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Bharti Axa General Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajender @ Bunty
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing functional disability and upholding non-pecuniary damages based on claimant's occupation and permanent injury.
New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Kamala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adopting a reasonable income estimate based on educational qualifications and oral evidence, applying the multiplier method and future prospects as per Supreme Court precedents.
Kuber Mart Global Hub Private Limited v. Kuber Mart Industries Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that landlord-tenant disputes governed by the Rajasthan Rent Control Act are non-arbitrable and dismissed the Section 9 petition seeking interim reliefs in aid of arbitration.
Raj Kumar Gupta v. Delhi Pollution Control Committee
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction for water pollution offences but set aside imprisonment sentence in favor of a substantial fine and environmental remediation, applying beneficial amendment to the Water Act retrospectively.
Adarsh Yadav & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighbor dispute under serious IPC charges based on a genuine compromise and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC, subject to payment of costs.
Ankit Soni @ Karan v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/338 IPC and Motor Vehicle Act offences based on a compromise and compensation paid, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Monty Goyal v. Navrang Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the disciplinary order against an advocate where the complainant had withdrawn the complaint by affidavit and no evidence was led to prove professional misconduct.
Jagdeep Chowgule v. Sheela Chowgule & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that applications for extension of arbitral award time under Section 29A lie before the Civil Court or High Court as defined in Section 2(1)(e), not before the High Court exercising jurisdiction under Section 11 for appointment of arbitrators.
K.M. Shaji v. M. V. Nikesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that only the President of India can disqualify a candidate found guilty of corrupt practices under the RP Act, setting aside the High Court's order of disqualification while upholding the setting aside of the election.
RAM SINGH v. RAJENDRA PRATAP SINGH
The Supreme Court set aside adverse observations of the High Court in an election petition after granting interim stay and declined to decide the appeal on merits due to expiry of the appellant's tenure.
M/S AARSUDAY PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE (P) LTD v. JOGEN CHOWDHURY
The Supreme Court upheld the demolition of unauthorized construction on "khoai" land near Visva-Bharati University, affirming the exclusive competence of Panchayat Samiti for building permissions in notified areas and enforcing environmental and heritage preservation mandates.
Vishwas Haridas Jadhavar v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective appointment under the 2016 disability reservation law for a concluded 2008 civil services selection, holding that legislative changes cannot be applied retrospectively and the matter is barred by res judicata.
Tulip Brian Miranda v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that criminal prosecution under the Maharashtra Caste Certificate Act, 2000 can only be initiated after cancellation of a false caste certificate and not merely for relying on a false document during verification, quashing the Scrutiny Committee's direction for prosecution.
Ashok Gupta v. Rohini Gupta
The Bombay High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to incorporate findings from a related partnership dispute suit and plead res judicata and estoppel, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments before trial.
Shrinika Infra Limited v. Rajdhani Textiles Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that capitalized interest becomes principal in mortgage suits and upheld the contractual 21% interest rate, dismissing the defendants' plea for reduction or waiver of interest in a foreclosure suit.
Shweta Aditya Malhotra v. Collector of Stamps, Andheri Division
The Bombay High Court held that stamp-duty on a property sold in a transparent court-monitored auction must be calculated on the auction sale price, not an independent market valuation, and allowed the writ petition challenging the Collector's order.
Sau. Anjali Arvind Aswani and Sau. Urmila Bharat Ramchandani v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an administrative order permitting license transfer and fee payment attains finality and cannot be revised to impose enhanced fees under a subsequent amendment, allowing the petitioners' license transfer on payment of interest for delayed fees.
Yadav Vaibhav Ravindra Kumar v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that a subtle lisp does not justify medical disqualification in CISF recruitment and allowed the petitioner to continue in the selection process.
Vijaykant Motilal Kothari v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of partners in a cheque dishonour case due to lack of evidence of their liability or specific involvement, emphasizing strict proof requirements under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.