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Gaurav Arjun Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a young apprentice accused under the Official Secrets Act, finding he was honey-trapped via social media and lacked mens rea, emphasizing the need to balance national security with individual liberty at the bail stage.
Mohd. Ali Jaan Mohd Shaikh & Pranay Manohar Rane v. The State of Maharashtra & Central Bureau of Investigation
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder based on reliable injured eyewitness testimony, lawful weapon recovery, and admissible forensic evidence despite delay in identification parade.
Shevanti Dadoba Nashte; Shailaja Pravin Nashte v. Bhikaji Vasudeo Lad through L.R.s - Sumitra Bhikaji Lad; Umesh Bhikaji Lad; Sanjay Bhikaji Lad; Ramesh Bhikaji Lad; Sanyukt Maharashtra Co.op. HSG; Sandeep Ramesh Solanki; Sagar Ramesh Solanki; Suvarna Ram
The Bombay High Court held that rejection of impleadment does not bar leave to file appeal and such leave can be granted without notice to the opposing party if the applicant is prejudicially affected by the decree.
Pramod Ramvilas Malpani v. Sham Tuljaram Pardeshi
The Bombay Rent Act bars further appeals beyond the first appeal in obstructionist proceedings, and tenancy rights must be proved with genuine documents; thus, the Civil Revision Application challenging the appellate order was dismissed.
National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that government service rules cannot restrict the democratic rights of registered trade union members to contest elections or limit tenure, affirming union autonomy under the Trade Unions Act and Article 19(1)(c).
Suvarna Appasaheb Kshirsagar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that Devasthan Inam lands remain inalienable religious trust property protected under Section 8(3) of the 1863 Act, and administrative deletion of revenue entries cannot confer ownership or permit alienation.
Flagship Infrastructure Ltd. v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that MOFA's mandatory four-month conveyance timeline prevails over MRTP Act permissions granting extended project completion time, upholding deemed conveyance to flat purchasers despite developer's objections.
Ram Kishor Arora v. Rohit Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court suo moto corrected a typographical error in its earlier order by substituting 'possession' with 'position' and issued a corrigendum.
Brij Bhushan v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of dowry harassment and abetment of suicide charges due to lack of specific evidence proving cruelty or instigation, emphasizing the need for clear mens rea and caution against misuse of Section 498-A IPC.
Amit Verma & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Abhijeet Mishra v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Abhijeet Mishra in a cheating and forgery case involving Rs. 1.73 crores, holding that the grave allegations and prima facie evidence preclude bail despite long custody.
Parth Pandit v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted murder under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act offences, relying on the victim's disowning of his statement and prolonged custody, subject to stringent conditions.
Arbaz Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a mobile phone snatching case involving grievous injury, citing risk of evidence tampering before examination of material witnesses.
Sonu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a driver accused of transporting commercial quantity of narcotics, holding that conscious possession is a factual issue for trial and statutory bail bar under Section 37 NDPS Act need not be invoked at bail stage.
Savitri Solanki v. Kajal Rani & Ors.
The High Court held that once cognizance is taken under Section 200 CrPC and evidence recorded, the Magistrate cannot revert to Section 156(3) CrPC to direct FIR registration, dismissing the petition seeking such direction against police officials.
Lal Chand P.S. Vasant Kunj, South v. U. D. Meshram @ Mishra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of conclusive evidence of non-consent.
United India Ins Co Ltd v. Hem Kumari Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the award of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act including the deceased ex-serviceman's pension as monthly income, ruling that pension and similar benefits cannot be deducted from statutory compensation.
Chand Mehra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a professional misconduct complaint against advocates representing the opposing party, holding that advocates owe fiduciary duties only to their clients and are not required to verify clients' facts before representation.
Sahitya Singh Srivastav & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Pankaj Chetan v. Anuj Chetan
Delhi High Court allowed setting aside of ex parte order against petitioner in a family dispute, condoning delay due to ongoing settlement efforts during Covid-19 extended limitation period.