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Nusli N. Wadia; Maureen N. Wadia; Rajesh Batra v. Bastion Constructions
The Bombay High Court upheld specific performance of a land sale agreement, holding that the purchaser's obligation to obtain ULC permission became redundant after repeal of the ULC Act, and the trustees could not terminate the contract after receiving full consideration.
The State of Maharashtra v. Janardhan Ladku Bhoir & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in an assault case under the SC and ST Act due to inconsistent evidence and lack of medical corroboration, affirming the trial court's judgment.
Raju Kshatriya @ Raju Nepali @ Tapan Sarveshwar Das v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable witness evidence and failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
Rati Sawhney v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the summoning order against a bona fide purchaser, holding that vague allegations without specific complicity do not justify criminal proceedings for forgery and conspiracy.
Sh. Dhani Ram Mehto v. Sh. Harnam Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the refusal to initiate prosecution against officials for alleged fabrication of evidence, holding that minor discrepancies did not warrant prosecution under Section 340 CrPC.
State v. Sanjay & Geeta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a child sexual assault case due to material contradictions in evidence and insufficient proof beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S ZEE LABORATORIES v. Union of India & Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order against M/s Zee Laboratories for manufacturing sub-standard drugs, holding that the petitioner forfeited the statutory right to re-test samples by failing to comply with Section 25(3) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and that procedural and jurisdictional objections were without merit.
Akeel Ahmad v. Amit Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the rejection of substitution as legal representative due to failure to prove valid execution of the Will under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act, affirming limited scope of revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 CPC.
Arun Narula v. Electromech Industrial Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of respondents in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that once the accused raises a probable defence rebutting the presumption of debt, the complainant must prove the debt's existence, failing which acquittal is justified.
Paramjeet Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld acquittal in a Section 138 N.I. Act complaint due to failure to prove the loan transaction and financial capacity, emphasizing the rebuttable nature of statutory presumption under Section 139.
Directorate General of GST Intelligence v. Rakesh Kumar Goyal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of bail granted to a GST fraud accused, holding that filing of the complaint constituted a change in circumstances justifying bail despite prior rejections.
Directorate General of GST Intelligence v. Sudhir Gulati
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of bail granted to a GST fraud accused, holding that bail cannot be cancelled without cogent and overwhelming new evidence or violation of bail conditions.
Kamal Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an Externment Order against Kamal Bhatia for lack of objective material and procedural fairness, emphasizing that such extraordinary measures require credible evidence and adherence to natural justice.
Smt. Rameshwari v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging acquittal under Section 306 IPC, holding that revisional jurisdiction to overturn acquittal is sparingly exercised and mere suspicion without proof is insufficient for conviction.
Sandeep Guliani & Savitri Guliani v. Randhir Singh
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 506 IPC against petitioners, holding that no prima facie offence of criminal intimidation was made out and exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Innoventive Industries Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under Section 138 N.I. Act cannot be initiated against a company undergoing CIRP due to moratorium, and directors cannot be held liable in absence of company liability, quashing summons against Innoventive Industries Limited and its directors.
Mohd Iqbal & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining further demolition of a building pending appeal before the Principal District & Sessions Judge, emphasizing preservation of status quo without deciding the merits.
Gurpyar Singh v. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging age relaxation norms for a contractual employee seeking recruitment as a Library Attendant, holding that age relaxation cannot exceed five years and non-departmental candidates must adhere to the upper age limit.
Ahluwalia Contracts India Limited v. Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the third extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, extending the deadline to complete arbitration proceedings till 31.03.2026 due to case complexity and parties' consent.
Murari Lal v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court restrained the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from demolishing the petitioner's property pending disposal of the appeal against the demolition order.