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Narayan Yadav v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that a confessional FIR is inadmissible against the accused, expert medical evidence alone is insufficient for conviction, and acquitted the appellant due to lack of credible evidence and misapplication of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
Kallu Nat alias Mayank Kumar Nagar v. State of U.P. and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that cognizance of an offence triable exclusively by the Sessions Court can only be taken once, and the Sessions Court cannot summon an accused under Section 193 CrPC after the Magistrate has taken cognizance and committed the case.
Deepak Kumar Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape of a minor, affirming that the sole credible testimony of the victim suffices for conviction despite absence of conclusive medical evidence.
Nadeem Ahamed v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused-appellant in an NDPS case due to lack of evidence of conspiracy, improper clubbing of narcotic quantities, and procedural lapses in seizure and sampling, while also condoning delay in filing appeal.
The Managing Director Bihar State Food and Civil Supply Corporation Limited & Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar
The Supreme Court held that disputes involving allegations of fraud concurrent with criminal proceedings are arbitrable and limited the court's role under Section 11(6) to a prima facie examination of the arbitration agreement's existence, leaving substantive issues to the arbitral tribunal.
Apeejay School v. Dhriti Duggal & Anr
The Supreme Court held that civil courts retain jurisdiction to entertain suits for recovery of reasonable fee hikes by unaided private schools despite the existence of a regulatory committee and ouster provisions under the Haryana School Education Act.
VANASHAKTI v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the 2025 MoEF&CC notification clarifying environmental clearance procedures for building projects, quashing the exemption for educational and industrial buildings as arbitrary, affirming SEIAA's competence under the Environment Protection Act.
Odisha State Financial Corporation v. Vigyan Chemical Industries
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s dismissal of the writ petition challenging interest computation and execution proceedings, clarifying the limited binding nature of prior judgments and the conditions under which bank guarantees stop interest accrual.
Shriram EPC Ltd. v. Parker-Hannifin India Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award and arbitration clause, holding that the Petitioner was liable to procure the Letter of Credit under the Supply Agreement, CIAL and APL were not necessary parties, and the award did not warrant interference.
Sachin Malpani v. Nilam Patil
The Bombay High Court upheld that maintenance charges in a condominium must be levied proportionate to the undivided interest in common areas as per the Apartment Act and the registered Deed of Declaration, affirming the Deputy Registrar's jurisdiction and dismissing the petitioners' challenge.
Metro Cash & Carry India Private Limited v. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
The Bombay High Court held that payment of compounding charges under the Maharashtra Non-biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act does not amount to a court conviction, and thus prosecution for a third offence under enhanced penalty provisions was not maintainable, quashing the issuance of process against the applicants.
Sanjay Kishin Shahani v. Satbir S. Narang & Ors.
The High Court held that appellate courts must give reasoned orders when imposing or waiving the mandatory 20% compensation deposit under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Jai Karan Singh v. DG CISF
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s transfer request as a representation under the existing policy and communicate the decision within four weeks.
Manvi Hora v. Abhinav Batra
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a Local Commissioner for recording evidence in a divorce proceeding, dismissed the petition to record evidence before the Family Court, but allowed the petitioner an opportunity to cross-examine her husband and directed compliance with child interaction orders.
M/S OM CROP SCIENCE v. CRYSTAL CROP PROTECTION LTD
The Delhi High Court held that an immovable property exempt under Section 60(c) CPC cannot be attached in execution proceedings and directed the petitioner to seek recall of the attachment warrant before the Executing Court.
Ravinder Kumar Luthra v. Election Commission of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging a transfer order by directing the Central Administrative Tribunal to decide the related OA expeditiously and restrained the respondents from implementing the transfer until then.
Harshi v. Anita Gupta
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to adduce additional evidence at the appellate stage under Section 391 CrPC due to counsel's oversight in summoning a key witness, emphasizing the need to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Shri Ram Niwas Pal v. Chander Fula
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging an Employees Compensation Award is not maintainable when an alternative statutory appeal under Section 30 of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923 is available.
Gulvinder Khatri v. Pooja Adhikari & Ors.
The High Court upheld the trial and revisional courts' refusal to take cognizance against a public servant in absence of prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C., emphasizing judicial caution and statutory safeguards in prosecuting officials.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Maya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award based on credible employer testimony of the deceased's salary and recognized the deceased's aged father as a dependent, dismissing the insurance company's appeal.