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Vivek Chandela v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against the accused for sexual assault and related offences, holding that a prima facie case existed despite delays and discrepancies, and dismissed the revision petition.
Satish v. The State N.C.T of Delhi
The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discretion to dismiss a late-stage application to summon a defence witness, emphasizing that such power must not be used to delay or prolong trial proceedings unnecessarily.
Rahul alias Puneet alias Phillips v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing furlough release of a life convict who maintained good conduct and complied with parole conditions despite prior re-arrest in multiple cases.
Rajeev @ Rajeev Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR for non-compoundable offences, holding that mediation settlement does not warrant quashing without substantive challenge to the allegations.
Ganga Sahay v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s furlough plea, holding that denial based on non-surrender without proper notice violates procedural fairness.
Sahakar Global Limited JV and Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the MCD's arbitrary cancellation of a tender where the Petitioners were declared highest bidders, affirming the principles of fairness, legitimate expectation, and judicial review of public contractual decisions.
Karan Khanna and Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement and reconciliation between the married parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sgt Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to Ex Sgt Manoj Kumar for Complex Partial Seizures, affirming service connection despite the first episode occurring while on leave.
Union of India and Ors v. Bathula Rajesh Mcaa II Retd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition, upholding the Initial Medical Board's finding that the respondent's disability was aggravated by service and rejecting the Release Medical Board's contrary categorization.
Rohit Sehgal & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to promote peace through quashing proceedings under Section 528 BNSS.
Abhishek v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case based on parity with a co-accused and absence of risk factors, subject to conditions.
Rohit v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case where the main eyewitness turned hostile and no direct evidence was available against him.
Shri Lovee Narula v. Directorate of Enforcement, Govt of India
The Delhi High Court granted a limited two-week extension of interim bail on humanitarian grounds despite the petitioner’s partial non-compliance with bail conditions, emphasizing strict adherence going forward.
Neha Chandrakant Shroff & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Supreme Court allowed the writ petition directing the State to return possession of two flats occupied since 1940 without written requisition, emphasizing the discretionary exercise of writ jurisdiction to prevent injustice despite alternative remedies.
CELESTIUM FINANCIAL v. A. GNANASEKARAN
The Supreme Court held that a complainant in a cheque bounce case is a victim entitled to appeal against acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC without seeking special leave under Section 378.
State of Karnataka v. Sri Channakeshava H.D.
The Supreme Court held that a preliminary enquiry before registration of FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act is desirable but not mandatory if a detailed source report exists, and quashing of FIR for absence of such enquiry was unwarranted.
THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. GOPU & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that legal disability provisions under the Limitation Act do not extend to appeals, and a delayed appeal filed by minors after attaining majority without due diligence is not maintainable.
The State of Tamil Nadu v. The Governor of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Governor must grant assent to Bills repassed by the State Legislature under Article 200 and act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, invalidating simpliciter withholding of assent and reservation of Bills for the President after reconsideration.
Annaya Kocha Shetty v. Laxmibai Narayan Satose
The Supreme Court held that an agreement for conducting a hotel business did not create a leave and license tenancy under the Bombay Rent Act, dismissing the appellant's claim to deemed tenancy rights.
Karan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and ordered the release of a life convict who had undergone additional imprisonment under the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act, holding that the amendment prescribing minimum sentence was not retrospective and further detention was unnecessary.