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Idea Mobile Commerce Services Limited v. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the transferor company's application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors for sanctioning a Scheme of Amalgamation, holding that creditor interests were adequately protected and all shareholders had consented.
Leasemen Fin-invest (India) Private Limited v. Bit Byte Investment Services (Pvt.) Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with shareholder meetings for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation between two private companies based on sufficient written consents under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956.
M/S V B M ESTATES PVT LTD & ANR v. SIRI BHAGWAN
The Delhi High Court held that issues on limitation and possession must be framed for adjudication in a suit for cancellation and declaration, rejecting preliminary dismissal on limitation grounds without evidence.
HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PRIVATE LIMITED v. GULSHAN RAI THR LRS AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to consolidate four simple recovery suits with a complex multi-defendant suit, holding that consolidation requires substantial similarity of parties and issues to avoid prejudice and delay.
M/S MEKASTER ENGINEERING LTD. v. IDBI BANK LIMITED & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the right of secured creditors representing three-fourth value to enforce security under the SARFAESI Act despite a pending BIFR reference, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the auction Sale Notice.
Mani Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and six-year sentence of Mani Kumar for sexually abusing a minor girl under the POCSO Act based on credible victim and witness testimony.
Benson v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that sentences for multiple offences committed on the same day should run concurrently under Section 427 CrPC, modifying the aggregate sentence accordingly while upholding convictions.
Rajendra Kumar Meshram v. Vanshmani Prasad Verma
The Supreme Court held that an election cannot be set aside for improper acceptance of nomination without proving material effect on the result and emphasized adherence to pleadings and issues in election petitions.
Jose @ Pappachan v. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Koyilandy & Another
The Supreme Court overturned the appellant's murder conviction due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and reasonable doubt about the cause of death, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Syeda Rahimunnisa v. Malan Bi
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in admitting a second appeal without substantial questions of law and remanding the case for fresh trial, restoring the concurrent findings that respondents failed to prove title by adverse possession and appellants established landlord-tenant relationship.
Rashtriya Colliery Mazdoor Sangh v. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an unchallenged High Court modification of an Industrial Tribunal Award is binding and directed compensation to workmen in lieu of regularisation due to delay and changed circumstances.
Saddik @ Lalo Gulam Hussein Shaikh v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of accused members of an unlawful assembly under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming that intention to cause bodily injury sufficient to cause death suffices under clause 'thirdly' of Section 300 IPC and rejecting the applicability of Exception 4 for sudden fight.
HUBLI-DHARWAD URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. SHEKHARGOWDA CHENNABASANNAGOWDA
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the Urban Development Authority, holding that possession was duly taken and no objections were filed by the landowner, thereby setting aside the High Court's quashing of the acquisition notification.
Re Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons
The Supreme Court directed urgent compliance by States and the Union Government to reduce prison overcrowding and protect prisoners' fundamental rights, emphasizing that incarceration does not strip prisoners of constitutional protections.
Vikas Yadav v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of fixed term sentences exceeding minimum remission periods for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming the High Court's enhanced sentences and clarifying the distinct roles of judiciary and executive in sentencing and remission.
Renu Sharma v. MC Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition and upheld the appellate order directing the petitioner-wife to vacate the matrimonial house and shift to alternative accommodation due to the respondent-husband's serious medical condition.
Baljeet & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute involving minor injuries after the parties amicably settled through mediation, emphasizing the interest of justice and family harmony.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. KLSACHDEVA
The Delhi High Court allowed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to withdraw its contempt petition against KLS Achdeva without expressing any opinion on the merits, granting liberty to pursue other remedies.
Virender Singh; Desh Raj & Anr v. State of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of assault with sharp weapons, citing minor injuries and procedural lapses in investigation.
Mohd. Fudon v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused persons held for over five months in an assault case, imposing conditions including personal bonds and restrictions on movement.