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Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354B, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, relying on the Supreme Court's Gian Singh precedent and Section 528 BNSS.
Rahul Kumar & Ors. v. State 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, affirming the court's power under Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to end criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes.
Sandeep Verma & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 356, 379, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, reaffirming the court's power to end criminal proceedings where continuing would be unjust.
Mohmmed Javed v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court refused to stay the release of a film certified by the CBFC, holding that the petitioner failed to show a prima facie case that the film's exhibition would prejudice his right to a fair trial.
Jaswant Singh LRs and Ors. v. Santosh Kumari Sharma and Ors.
The High Court upheld the appellate court's refusal to admit a prior probate judgment as additional evidence in a rent recovery suit, emphasizing strict conditions for admitting additional evidence on appeal and the limited applicability of judgments in rem.
Ravinder Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a rape and sexual exploitation case, relying on CCTV evidence and prosecutrix's non-cooperation with investigation, while emphasizing trial will determine the truth.
Om Kant & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 207/2021 under Sections 323, 354B, 509, and 34 IPC on the ground of compromise between parties, subject to payment of costs.
Divyanshu Malhotra & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on compromise between parties and the complainant's voluntary withdrawal of prosecution, subject to cost conditions.
Rohit v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an undertrial accused not named in the FIR, holding that mere use of his vehicle by assailants to flee does not bar bail when main accused have been released.
Mayank Nayyar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that ambiguous evidence of conspiracy via dark web chats and telephonic links without explicit incriminating material does not justify denial of bail.
Deepak @ Deepu v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of an appellant for acid attack causing grievous injuries, dismissing his appeal and the victim's petition for sentence enhancement despite a subsequent attack by the appellant.
XXX v. The Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court held that the In-House Procedure cannot constitutionally empower the Chief Justice of India or a Committee to recommend removal of a High Court Judge, affirming that removal must strictly follow the constitutional and statutory process under Articles 124, 217, 218, and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
EDCONS(MKS) CASTINGS PVT.LTD. v. WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
The Supreme Court held that the West Bengal State Electricity Board could not arbitrarily withdraw a 25% concessional power tariff granted under a binding agreement to a 'New Industry' after the appellant complied with all conditions, thereby restoring the concession.
Commissioners of Customs (Export) v. Bank of India & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking enforcement of expired Bank Guarantees without timely claim, holding that failure to lodge a written claim within the validity period bars enforcement despite the bank's status as a State.
Ashim Kumar Bagchi v. Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that the Defendants' film did not infringe the Plaintiff's copyright as the alleged similarities pertained to unprotectable ideas and themes, and the Plaintiff failed to prove actionable similarity or breach of confidence.
Rahul Tatyaba Jamdar v. Narayan Vishnu Nalawade
The Bombay High Court held that dismissal of an execution application under inherent powers is not appealable under Order XLIII CPC and restored the execution application dismissed for default when no steps were required to be taken by the decree holder.
Diksha Bharat Dhande v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the accused of corruption charges due to procedural unfairness and unreliable prosecution evidence, emphasizing the right to a fair trial and proper examination of witnesses.
Sajan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed an application to correct the record by including the appearance of counsel for respondents in a prior judgment through a corrigendum.
Kushal Das v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation under Section 129 of the BSF Act within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Sagar Namadev Chavan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Standing Screening Committee to decide on the petitioner’s candidature and pass a speaking order within six weeks, ensuring timely and transparent administrative action.