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Pranav Basoya v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related criminal proceedings under Sections 509, 323, and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of proceedings would be unfair and an abuse of process.
Savita v. IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the MACT's refusal to release the balance compensation amount without requisite documents, directing the petitioner to file proper evidence before the Tribunal for consideration.
UEI GLOBAL EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED v. ABHISHEK GUPTA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity and terrace access to the petitioner subject to deposit of disputed license fees, leaving contractual disputes to arbitration.
Satender v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of offences including rape and cruelty, holding that disputed factual issues and the nature of consent require trial determination, and that mere allegations of false promise to marry do not automatically negate consent under Section 376 IPC.
Deneth Piumakshi Wedarachchige v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the petitioner for using a photocopy of a valid Indian visa in her passport, holding that such use does not constitute forgery or cheating under the IPC.
Hari Ram v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and kidnapping based on DNA evidence and corroborative circumstances despite absence of injury and contradictions in witness testimony.
Divesh Rawat v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of the petitioner’s arrest and remand, holding that the 24-hour period for production before magistrate starts from formal arrest with physical restraint and that grounds of arrest were duly communicated.
Union Public Service Commission v. Molshree Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld interim Tribunal orders directing UPSC to permit respondents to appear in the Civil Services Examination under RPwD categories and to declare results, while emphasizing that such interim relief does not create substantive rights before final adjudication.
Yogesh Madhav Makalwad v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that pre-Independence documentary evidence carries greater probative value than the affinity test in Scheduled Tribe claims and allowed the appellant's caste certificate claim as Koli Mahadev.
Navneesh Aggarwal & Others v. State of Haryana & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial discord after mutual divorce and settlement, holding that continuation would amount to abuse of process and harassment.
Reetesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that only interim applications pending as of the cut-off date are entitled to re-evaluation benefits in the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Lekhpal exam, barred late petitions, and denied grace marks after judicially fixing correct answers.
Ashdan Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. DSK Global Education and Research Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an appeal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code filed without a certified copy of the impugned order and beyond the prescribed limitation period is barred and dismissed the appeal for defective filing.
Mange Ram v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the father-in-law arising from matrimonial discord post-divorce, holding that continuation of such prosecution without specific allegations amounts to abuse of process.
Rejanish K.V v. K. Deepa
The Supreme Court referred the substantial constitutional question regarding eligibility of judicial officers with prior Bar experience for appointment as district judges under Article 233(2) to a five-judge Constitution Bench for authoritative determination.
A. Karunanithi v. The State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the Village Administrative Officer for demanding and accepting a bribe but set aside the conviction of the Village Assistant who merely accepted the bribe without evidence of demand or abetment, while reducing the sentence of the former to the statutory minimum.
Khaja Mohaideen v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the Trial Court's acquittal of accused in a fire incident case, holding that the High Court erred in re-appreciating evidence under revisional jurisdiction.
PARADIP PORT AUTHORITY v. PARADEEP PHOSPHATES LTD.
The Supreme Court set aside arbitration and appellate orders on port tariff revision disputes and remitted the matter to the Tariff Authority for Major Ports for fresh adjudication, recommending constitution of an expert appellate body.
Dasari Anil Kumar & Another v. The Child Welfare Project Director & Others
The Supreme Court restored custody of minor children to their adoptive parents, emphasizing the best interest of the child and family responsibility principles under the Juvenile Justice Act, while imposing safeguards to ensure child welfare.
Sunil Sharma v. M/S Hero Fincorp Limited & Another
The Supreme Court held that breach of loan terms without dishonest misappropriation does not constitute criminal breach of trust and set aside the High Court order directing FIR registration.
X v. O/O SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF PEOPLE
The Supreme Court held that where notices for removal of a Judge are given in both Houses on the same day but admitted in only one House, that House may independently constitute a Committee, and the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is competent to refuse admission of a motion in the Chairman's absence.