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Equity Intelligence AIF Trust v. The Central Board of Direct Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that SEBI Regulations prohibiting naming investors in original Trust Deeds render CBDT Circular No.13/2014's mandate impossible for Category III AIFs, declaring the Circular ultra vires and the petitioner trust determinate for income tax purposes.
Shahid Hussain v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape and extortion case due to delay in complaint, lack of medical evidence, and indications of consensual relations.
Medha Patkar v. V.K. Saxena
The Delhi High Court upheld Medha Patkar's conviction for criminal defamation under Section 500 IPC, affirming the admissibility of electronic evidence and admissions in withdrawn pleadings, and dismissed her revision petition challenging the conviction and sentencing.
Medha Patkar v. V.K. Saxena
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to dismiss a belated application under Section 254(1) CrPC to examine an additional witness, emphasizing the balance between the right to lead evidence and the constitutional mandate of a speedy trial.
Honey Tyagi @ Nishant Bhardwaj v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s interim bail application seeking relief to attend post-funeral rites, holding that the primary ground no longer existed and concerns of security and trial integrity outweighed the request.
Puran Prasad v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict for four weeks to be present at his wife’s childbirth, applying prison rules and recognizing emergency grounds for parole.
Gopal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Puneet Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Masihudin Khan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to reconsider the petitioner's high-altitude posting on medical grounds and stayed the posting order pending a reasoned decision.
Ravinder Kumar v. Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging deductions under the ITBP Force Act for non-impleadment of necessary parties, allowing refiling after proper party inclusion.
Mukesh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant due to failure of the child victim to identify him and contradictions in the prosecution case regarding his arrest and identity.
Paramjit Singh v. Hardaman Singh Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that court vacations do not extend the condonable period for filing replication when the registry remains open, dismissing the appeal against refusal of condonation of delay.
Vinit Goswami v. The State (NCT of Delhi); Shoaib Saifi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a murder case considering weak prosecution evidence, hostile witnesses, and parity with co-accused already on bail.
S. MOHAMMED HAKKIM v. NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Supreme Court revised negligence apportionment and enhanced compensation in a motor accident case involving amputation of a young engineering student’s leg, emphasizing realistic notional income and adequate attendant charges.
Ajwar v. Waseem
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of bail to an accused in a heinous offence case, emphasizing that bail after cancellation requires new circumstances and proper reasoning respecting prior Supreme Court orders.
Ritu Maheshwari v. Ramesh Chandra Nagar
The Supreme Court held that reasoned rejection of regularization claims by NOIDA complied with High Court directions and quashed the interim contempt order against the CEO.
Santhosh Karunakaran v. Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer, Kerala Cricket Association
The Supreme Court set aside non-transparent Ombudsman and High Court orders rejecting a cricket-related application and quashed a life ban imposed by the Kerala Cricket Association, directing fresh proceedings with due process.
Sukhdev Yadav @ Pehalwan v. State of (NCT of Delhi) & Others
The Supreme Court held that a convict sentenced to life imprisonment for a fixed term without remission is entitled to release upon completion of the fixed term without applying for remission.
S & M Enterprises v. The Palazzo Building No. 1 CHSL
The High Court held that deemed conveyance under MOFA must be proportionate to constructed area during phased development and quashed conveyance granted for entire land before completion of all buildings.
Wajid Ali v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside a CRPF dismissal order due to denial of cross-examination and enquiry officer bias, directing a fresh departmental enquiry in compliance with natural justice.