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Narayan Das v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 32-B of the NDPS Act, courts have discretion to impose sentences above the minimum prescribed by considering relevant factors beyond those enumerated, and upheld the conviction while dismissing the petition.
Gurdial Singh v. Jagir Kaur and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of a Will due to suspicious circumstances arising from the non-mention of the lawful wife and failure to explain her disinheritance, holding that the Will was not executed with free disposing mind.
M/S SONALI POWER EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD. v. CHAIRMAN, MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
The Supreme Court held that the Limitation Act applies to arbitration but not conciliation under the MSMED Act, allowing recovery of time-barred debts through conciliation settlements but not arbitration.
RAM CHARAN v. SUKHRAM
The Supreme Court held that tribal women or their heirs are entitled to equal inheritance rights in ancestral property under the principle of justice, equity and good conscience and Article 14, setting aside lower courts' denial of such rights.
Sameer Subhash Patil v. The State of Maharashtra and others
The Bombay High Court condemned municipal officers' failure to prevent illegal occupation of commercial premises without Occupation Certificate, directed remedial action, and constituted a special committee to reform municipal governance and reduce litigation.
Sameer Subhash Patil v. The State of Maharashtra and others
The Bombay High Court held that unauthorized occupation without an Occupation Certificate violates municipal laws, condemned municipal officers' dereliction of duty, and mandated accountability and remedial governance reforms.
Pfizer Limited v. M/S. Shivalik Exports Corporation and Others
The Court held that substitution of legal heirs after abatement requires strict compliance with limitation periods and notice to proposed parties, and adjourned the application for substitution pending such notice and hearing.
Union of India v. Hanumant Yellappa Bajal
The court upheld the Tribunal's order reinstating a disabled employee who was wrongfully terminated by acceptance of his voluntary retirement without informing him of his statutory rights under the Disabilities Act, 1995.
Swasthishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mahaswamiji v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the transfer of a captive elephant from a religious trust to a specialized welfare facility, prioritizing animal welfare over claimed religious rights.
Vijay Gupta v. Pawan Kumar Mittal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an injunction granted without considering goodwill in a passing off suit and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Robin Massey @ Monu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, reducing the sentence to 10 years based on the absence of premeditation and intention to cause death.
Babli Investments Private Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court stayed a JMFC order directing transfer of funds from the petitioner’s bank account without hearing, emphasizing the necessity of natural justice before such orders.
Ehsan Ahmad Davran @ Ehsan and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust and an abuse of process.
Shri Mohit Kumar & Another v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Anuj Talwar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unfair and an abuse of process.
Razia Begum v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery without issuance of a valid show cause notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and that bona fide personal jewellery worn by passengers is exempt from customs detention under the Baggage Rules, 2016.
M/S Masihi Sahitya Sanstha v. Mr. Nikhil Sen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s interim injunction application challenging a sale deed of trust property as barred by limitation and for failure to establish a prima facie case, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial.
Canara Bank v. Sanjeev Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a loan recovery suit and referral to arbitration, holding that the arbitration clause in a tripartite agreement applies to the entire composite transaction including non-signatories.
Monbir @ Monu & Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would not serve the interest of justice.