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Nagarajan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot suo motu convert an acquittal into conviction or enhance sentence in an appeal filed solely by the accused, reaffirming the principle of no reformatio in peius.
Greater Mohali Area Development Authority v. Anupam Garg
The Supreme Court held that a development authority is liable to refund the amount with contractual interest for delayed possession but not liable to pay interest on loans taken by buyers, limiting compensation to contractual and justifiable heads.
Ghanshyam Soni v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that the complaint filed within three years is not time-barred, but quashed the FIR and chargesheet for lack of prima facie evidence of cruelty under section 498A IPC, exercising its power under Article 142 in a matrimonial dispute involving alleged dowry harassment.
Vaibhav v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to incomplete circumstantial evidence and medical inconsistencies, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Habiob Bedru Omer v. Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed bail to a narcotics accused due to illegal detention without Magistrate production violating NDPS Act procedures and constitutional rights.
D v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act and IPC, affirming the reliability of the survivor's testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence and statutory presumptions.
Karan Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO case due to failure of prosecution to prove the survivor's minority beyond reasonable doubt as mandated under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act.
INDIAMART INTERMESH LTD. v. PUMA SE
The Delhi High Court held that use of a registered trademark as a selectable option in an e-commerce platform’s drop-down menu constitutes trademark use and infringement, denying safe harbor protection to the intermediary failing due diligence.
Meenabai v. Ramchandra Gangadhar Dhamne
The Supreme Court held that alienation of land charged to a cooperative society without prior sanction is void only at the society's instance, and a member cannot nullify his own sale deeds to his benefit after the society's charge is released.
M/s Mahavir Prasad Gupta and Sons v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, holding such awards null and void and emphasizing that waiver of such objection requires express written agreement.
Ajay Yadav v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Ajay Yadav in a PMLA money laundering case, holding that prolonged trial delays and constitutional liberty under Article 21 override the stringent bail conditions under Section 45 of PMLA.
Sadhana Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate seeking entry after gate closing time and rescheduling of CUET exam, holding that strict adherence to examination timings and procedures is mandatory to maintain fairness and discipline.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. M/s K.R. Pulp and Papers Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidity of reassessment proceedings under Section 147 due to lack of specific, tangible reasons and failure to apply independent mind, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Hemang Jadavji Shah v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held the petitioner’s arrest illegal for failure to produce him before the magistrate within 24 hours and non-compliance with procedural safeguards, ordering his immediate release.
Andheri P.M.G.P. Colony Co-op. Hsg. Societies Association Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's waiver of consent requirements for MHADA-led redevelopment of dilapidated buildings, dismissing the petition challenging the process and affirming MHADA's right to proceed without unanimous society consent.
Prashant Pareek v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 509 IPC based on a genuine and voluntary settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Supreme Court precedent.
Sh. Momin & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, 506, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its jurisdiction under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Mayank Shridhar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Hari Kishan v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust and an abuse of process.