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The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mukesh & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that absence of injuries in MLC does not preclude framing charge for voluntarily causing hurt and that confinement without physical restraint suffices for wrongful confinement at the charge stage.
Harsh Manu Jindal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC on the ground of compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Rahul v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363, 366, 376 IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act on the ground of compromise and settled family life between the parties.
Mala Choudhary v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed a frivolous FIR under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, holding it to be an abuse of the criminal process in a civil dispute and imposed exemplary costs on the complainant.
Suresh Chandra v. Parasram
The Supreme Court held that non-substitution of legal representatives of a deceased co-appellant in a joint and indivisible decree leads to abatement of the entire appeal, and Order XLI Rule 4 CPC does not override this requirement.
BGM AND M-RPL-JMCT (JV) v. EASTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a dispute resolution clause using permissive language does not constitute a binding arbitration agreement, and the court must be prima facie satisfied of such existence before appointing an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.
Kaushal Singh v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court expunged High Court strictures against a Judicial Officer for granting bail without considering criminal antecedents, emphasizing restraint in judicial criticism and adherence to natural justice.
V.M. Salgaocar and Bro. Ltd. v. M.V. Priyamvada and V.S. Dempo 1&Co. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held M.V. Priyamvada liable for collision damage to M.V. Sanjeevani due to negligence in manning and navigation during a cyclonic storm, awarding damages with contributory negligence and allowing limitation of liability under the Merchant Shipping Act.
Ashok Basvanappa Holkunde & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against in-laws under Section 498-A IPC due to vague allegations, holding that continuation would be an abuse of process.
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The Bombay High Court quashed a criminal defamation complaint arising from matrimonial allegations of impotency, holding such imputations fall within IPC exceptions and no process should issue against the accused.
Priya Aashish Bodas v. Aashish Rajiv Bodas
The High Court upheld the Family Court’s dismissal of the restitution of conjugal rights petition and granted divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion, rejecting the appellant’s maintenance claim raised for the first time on appeal.
Harshad Suresh Sonawane v. The State of Maharashtra & Puja Harshad Sonawane
The High Court upheld the maintainability of a domestic violence complaint and dismissed the challenge to a conditional stay order requiring deposit of Rs. 5 lakhs, holding that the marriage is presumed valid until declared void by a competent court.
Anil Baburao Baile v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, dismissing the petition challenging its provisions and the NIA notice issued to the petitioner.
K N Krishna v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the respondents to treat it as a representation and pass a reasoned order within a specified time, granting a limited stay on any adverse order.
SHRI RAM GEN INS CO LTD v. RAMA SHANKAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld motor accident compensation awards, holding that an insurer cannot avoid liability merely due to a fake driving license unless negligence by the insured is proven, and that passengers were authorized, rejecting insurer's defenses.
Inderjeet Singh Maggon v. Harash Suri
The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretion to dismiss an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC where no clear admission was established and issues requiring trial remained undecided.
Binsar Automobiles v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to file an appeal against GST adjudication orders despite pending Supreme Court challenges to the underlying notifications, directing merits adjudication without limitation bar and ensuring procedural fairness.
M/S A.J. ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to denial of fair opportunity caused by non-notification of a show cause notice on an inaccessible portal tab, remanding the matter for fresh hearing while leaving the validity of the impugned notification open pending Supreme Court decision.
Shree Sambhav Kraft Papers LLP v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to denial of effective notice via the GST portal's 'Additional Notices Tab' and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of the impugned notification pending Supreme Court decision.
Shri Raj Udyog v. Goods and Service Tax Officer, Department of Trade and Taxes, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside GST adjudication orders passed without proper notice and hearing due to procedural lapses in portal communication, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of extension notifications open pending Supreme Court review.