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Sh. Farman & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust.
Deepak v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 323, 509, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement and withdrawal of proceedings by the complainant.
Jai Mahadev Auto Deals v. The State NCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution where the complainant was present and willing to proceed despite counsel’s absence due to technical issues, restoring the complaint for trial.
Arun Kumar Jindal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Anticipatory bail was denied to a senior railway engineer accused of large-scale bribery and conspiracy, as the court found overwhelming evidence and procedural compliance by the investigating agency.
Mohd Rashid Alis Shakir v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of robbery and attempt to murder after nearly seven years of custody, emphasizing the prolonged detention and advanced trial stage despite the gravity of offences.
Kapil Dev v. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking investigation into alleged corrupt practices by the petitioner’s father-in-law, holding that matrimonial disputes and disputed factual allegations do not warrant writ jurisdiction absent statutory cause of action.
IMPRESARIO ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. STAR HOSPITALITY
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to the plaintiff against the defendant for unauthorized use of the deceptively similar trademark 'SOCIAL AFFAIR', holding it to be trademark infringement and passing off.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sanaul Khan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to unreliable and contradictory testimony of the prosecutrix.
SI Kiran Dayal v. Awadh Raj
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and granted leave to appeal against the acquittal in a POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the need for prima facie scrutiny at the leave stage without detailed reappraisal of evidence.
Vikram Singh v. FIITJEE Ltd and Anr
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration clause in the employment service rules to adjudicate the petitioner’s dues dispute, directing arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rahul Jain v. FIITJEE Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and does not extend to merits of the dispute.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Ravinder Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal and upheld compensation awarded to a workman injured in an employment-related accident despite absence of formal medical records, relying on admitted facts and credible testimony.
Renuka Prasad v. State
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing acquittal, holding that reliance on hostile witnesses' Section 161 statements and uncorroborated recoveries was impermissible, and restored the Trial Court's acquittal for lack of legally admissible evidence.
K. Mangayarkarasi & Anr. v. N.J. Sundaresan & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory referral of trademark assignment disputes to arbitration under a valid arbitration agreement, holding that mere allegations of fraud do not oust arbitral jurisdiction.
TATA MOHAN RAO v. S. VENKATESWARLU
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Tehsildar for contempt of court for wilfully disobeying eviction restraint orders but modified the sentence to avoid imprisonment, balancing rule of law with humanitarian considerations.
Paritala Sudhakar v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court acquitted a Revenue Inspector accused of bribery due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt in a trap case lacking essential safeguards.
Kushal Kumar Agarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate must give the accused an opportunity of being heard before taking cognizance of a complaint under Section 223 of the BNSS, setting aside the order for non-compliance and remanding for fresh hearing.
C.T. KOCHOUSEPH v. STATE OF KERALA AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of purchase tax under Sections 5A and 7A of the Kerala and Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Acts, ruling that exemptions to sellers do not exempt purchasers from purchase tax liability when statutory conditions are met.
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC v. ANI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing Wikimedia to take down pages commenting on ongoing litigation, holding that such restrictions require a real and substantial risk of prejudice to justice and must respect constitutional free speech rights.
Vahbiz Pervez Dumasia & Niloufer Pervez Dumasia v. Mr. Jahangir Jeejeebhoy
The Bombay High Court held that it has jurisdiction under Clause XVII of the Letters Patent to appoint guardians for mentally ill adults and appointed the petitioners as guardians and managers of their incapacitated father's person and estate.