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Dinesh Aneja v. State Through Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld forfeiture of security deposit for the petitioner's failure to strictly comply with court-imposed conditions for travel abroad during criminal proceedings.
Shiva @ Vikas v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on the reliable testimony of the child survivor and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appeal despite delay in FIR and hostile witnesses.
Sonu Dahiya v. State NCT Govt of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified a furlough order to reduce surety requirements based on the petitioner's circumstances, allowing release on furnishing one surety and a personal bond.
Seema Khatri v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious offence case after the victim retracted allegations and the investigation was complete, subject to conditions to ensure trial integrity.
Abhay Kumar Yadav alias Pintu v. The State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in human trafficking case considering prolonged custody and trial delays, subject to strict conditions.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Swaraj International
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate cannot order revaluation of seized goods after adjudication proceedings have conclusively determined valuation under the Customs Act, limiting the Magistrate's role to certifying inventory under Section 110(1B).
Anshul v. The State of NCT of Delhi through SHO PS Geeta Colony
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case of dowry-related cruelty soon before death and that an extramarital affair alone does not constitute cruelty under Sections 498A or 306 IPC.
Tushar Himatlal Jani v. Jasbir Singh Vijan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s injunction restraining the property owner’s redevelopment rights over a small disputed portion, emphasizing the need for prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury before granting interim relief.
OFFICE FOR ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE v. IRCON INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES LTD.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and cannot exclude claims as non-arbitrable at the appointment stage, leaving such issues to the arbitral tribunal.
AASHISH YADAV v. YASHPAL & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for main accused in a contract killing case, holding that bail cannot be granted merely on parity with co-accused and emphasizing the need to consider conspiracy and risk of absconding.
Chaddarwala v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that offences committed after withdrawal of a suit and tampering with archived court records do not attract the bar under Section 195 CrPC, allowing cognizance on FIR without a complaint by the presiding officer.
Thirunagalingam v. Lingeswaran & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning a 1116-day delay in filing an appeal against an ex-parte decree, holding that repeated grounds for delay already rejected by courts cannot justify condonation.
Deep Shikha & Anr v. National Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a married daughter must prove financial dependence to claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, but an elderly mother living with and dependent on the deceased is entitled to enhanced compensation.
Jawala Real Estate Pvt Ltd v. Haresh
The Supreme Court allowed substitution of the allotted apartment, directed payment of a quantified amount by the purchaser, and ordered execution of the sale agreement, balancing statutory provisions and equitable considerations under the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Act, 1963.
Vijay Kumar Joshi v. Akash Tripathi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that employees absorbed from Co-operative Societies into MPSEB are entitled to pension benefits from the date of absorption, excluding pre-absorption service, ensuring parity and preventing discrimination.
SHAIKH SADIK SHAIKH RAFIQUE v. RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & ORS.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a completely disabled accident victim by adopting updated income and multiplier standards, affirming insurance coverage for an employee passenger in a goods vehicle.
Competition Commission of India v. Schott Glass India Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Schott India’s discount schemes and agreements did not constitute abuse of dominant position under the Competition Act, emphasizing the necessity of effects-based analysis and procedural fairness, and set aside the CCI’s penalty order.
NDA SECURITIES LTD. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order releasing disputed sale proceeds during ongoing investigation, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC cannot be used to decide disputed facts prematurely.
P. SHANTHI PUGAZHENTHI v. STATE
The Supreme Court upheld conviction of a public servant for abetting her husband's acquisition of disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that non-public servants can be liable for abetment under section 13(1)(e).
Jitender @ Kalla v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court flagged serious concerns about the existing guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates under Section 16 of the Advocates Act and referred the matter for reconsideration to ensure a dignified, transparent, and merit-based process.