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State v. Govinda @ Golu
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's framing of charge under Section 304 Part II IPC, dismissing the State's revision petition seeking restoration of the murder charge under Section 302 IPC, holding that the material did not prima facie establish intent to cause death.
Harendra and Ors. v. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for temporary status and regularisation as they failed to meet the eligibility criteria and the earlier Tribunal order rejecting their claims had attained finality.
Shamina v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that bona fide personal jewellery worn by a passenger is exempt from confiscation under Customs law and set aside the absolute confiscation of gold bangles, emphasizing the requirement of personal hearing and proper classification under the Baggage Rules.
Lalit Paswan @ Panji v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused's bail application in a POCSO case involving alleged rape of a minor, holding that bail is not warranted at an advanced trial stage despite claims of consensual relations.
Alisher Ochilov v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that used gold jewellery worn by a passenger is exempt as personal effects under the Baggage Rules and ordered release of detained gold chains due to non-issuance of mandatory Show Cause Notice within statutory time.
Mahender v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that while a major punishment bars parole during its effective period, delayed surrender after Covid-19 emergency parole should not permanently disqualify a prisoner from future parole applications.
Satyender Srivastav v. State (Govt of NCT), Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused’s bail application in a serious sexual offences case, holding that detailed evidence scrutiny is inappropriate at the bail stage and noting prior judicial refusals and attempts to induce the victim’s family.
Amit Kumar Singh & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 75/351(2)/79/3(5) BNS based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, applying the principle that criminal cases can be quashed to secure ends of justice where parties have compromised.
Lt Col Vinod Chandra Norki v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal to interfere with a show cause notice under Army Rules at the interlocutory stage, emphasizing the need to exhaust statutory remedies before judicial intervention.
St. Peter Institute of Higher Education and Research v. University Grants Commission
The Delhi High Court held that failure of the affiliating University to communicate its decision on NOC within 60 days under UGC Regulations 2023 results in deemed grant of NOC, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's application to establish an Off-Campus Centre.
F- Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Anr. v. Zydus Lifesciences Limited
The court held that under Section 104A of the Patents Act, disclosure of a defendant's manufacturing process in process patent infringement suits requires the plaintiff to first prove product identity, and this statutory provision prevails over general discovery rules.
Prabir Purkayastha v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a senior journalist accused under PMLA, emphasizing procedural safeguards, absence of flight risk, and the documentary nature of evidence.
Prabir Purkayastha v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a senior journalist accused in an FIR alleging FDI violations, emphasizing protection of personal liberty and cooperation with investigation.
Mr. Aman Avinav and Mr. Kumar Rishabh Parth v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a company director-editor in an economic offences case, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations does not attract criminal liability and emphasizing protection of fundamental rights during investigation.
The State v. Ashok
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a child sexual assault case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and failure to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
Amit Pandey v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Amit Pandey in a fraud case after chargesheet filing, emphasizing the right to liberty and absence of prima facie evidence of tampering or threat.
Raj Kumar Kedia v. Income Tax Office
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of prosecution sanction granted by Principal Director under the Income Tax Act and dismissed petitions challenging criminal complaints for tax evasion via accommodation entries.
Sumit Bhattacharya v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 419 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that criminal proceedings can be terminated to secure the ends of justice where no coercion or fraud exists.
Subhash Chander and Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all related proceedings under BNSS based on a voluntary amicable settlement between neighbors, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process and contrary to justice.
ACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP v. COMMUNICATION COMPONENTS ANTENNA INC.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw a commercial appeal with liberty to pursue other remedies, disposing of the appeal as withdrawn.