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Sunil Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.
M/S Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee is payable on first demand without court interference except in cases of egregious fraud, dismissing the plaintiff's injunction against encashment and ordering release of the encashed amount to NHAI.
Mithun Kuswaha v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 498A and 306 IPC against the petitioner, ruling that the court must exercise judicial discretion and may draw rebuttable presumptions at the charge framing stage.
Pradeep Raja v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that courts where an accused apprehends arrest have concurrent jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C., even if the offence was committed outside that territorial jurisdiction.
INDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging Fee Anomaly Committee orders as withdrawn, directing the petitioner to first file a rectification application before the Committee.
M/s. Rayala Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that rental income earned by a company solely engaged in leasing its properties is taxable as business income under "Profits and gains of business or profession," overruling the High Court’s classification as income from house property.
B. Narasamma v. Deputy Commissioner Commercial Taxes Karnataka
Iron and steel reinforcements used in works contracts retain their identity as declared goods and are taxable only at the restricted rate under Section 15 of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, not at higher rates applicable to civil construction.
Raman Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of multiple criminal revision petitions following an amicable settlement between the parties through mediation.
Sana v. Faisal
The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court custody judgment due to violation of natural justice by examining a minor child without notice, directing a fresh hearing and maintaining custody status quo pending final disposal.
Sanjeev Kumar Bidhuri v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to treat a PIL as a representation and take appropriate action within four weeks regarding a hazardous bore-well on public land.
Superama India P.Ltd. v. State
The court disposed of criminal petitions based on a mediated settlement agreement and personal undertaking to pay Rs. 50 Lakhs in installments, directing withdrawal of other proceedings between the parties.
Vikrant @ Vicky v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's plea to quash the FIR and anticipatory bail application in a murder case, holding that the investigation must proceed despite the complainant's contradictory statements.
Indra Bhatia v. State
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration jointly to the widow and daughters of the deceased under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1926 in an uncontested petition.
Pramod Goyal v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging criminal breach of trust and related offences due to lack of prima facie case, mala fide prosecution, and unexplained delay in filing the complaint.
Harbans Lal Kalra v. Nikhil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that a retired person’s intent to start a coaching centre constitutes genuine need under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Vaishali Gaur v. Pushpa Gaur & Anr
The High Court upheld the appellate court’s injunction restraining the petitioner from visiting the suit property until her rights of residence are established, emphasizing that domestic violence orders bind only parties before that court.
Union of India v. Jagbir Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a delayed and procedurally flawed disciplinary penalty, emphasizing the necessity of timely proceedings and supply of relevant documents to ensure natural justice.
Sarla Sahni and Anr. v. Yamaha Motor India Private Limited and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking amendment of the written statement to introduce a time-barred counter-claim and equitable set-off requiring protracted enquiry, affirming that such amendments are generally not allowed when barred by limitation.
A.K. Saxena v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that statements under Sections 107 and 108 of the Customs Act cannot be relied upon in departmental inquiries without producing the makers for cross-examination, quashing the inquiry and remanding for a fresh inquiry in accordance with natural justice.
The Media Cooperative Group Housing Society Limited v. Noor Jahan Sarwat
The Delhi High Court set aside the Cooperative Tribunal's order condoning delay and restoring an appeal based on an unregistered Will, emphasizing protection of third-party rights and scrutiny of belated claims.