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Seema Rani v. Umesh Kumar Trehan
The Delhi High Court directed that execution of possession warrants be kept in abeyance pending disposal of appeals against possession decrees to prevent rendering the appeals infructuous.
Sanjay Banthiya v. Jagbir Singh Malik
The Delhi High Court set aside the summoning order under Section 500 IPC for defamation against the petitioner, holding that no prima facie case was made out and the complaint was barred by limitation.
Nand Kishor v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed DNA testing of blood stains on the accused's and deceased's clothes at the final trial stage, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence for fair adjudication in a murder case.
Manish Kumar v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court overturned the conviction under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, holding that driving at high speed alone does not prove rash and negligent driving without evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Aditya @ Jakhmi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 307 IPC and Arms Act case, citing police inaction in arresting co-accused and the minor role of the petitioner.
Mohan Gupta v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity heroin, emphasizing prolonged custody, trial delay, and lack of independent evidence as grounds to relax the statutory bail embargo.
Obinna Augustin Ndububa v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity of heroin under the NDPS Act, emphasizing prolonged custody, lack of prior record, and procedural lapses during seizure as grounds to relax statutory bail restrictions.
Aman @ Azad v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a murder case due to non-identification by the sole eyewitness and prolonged custody, despite forensic evidence linking a weapon recovered in another case.
Mohd. Kasim Khan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a narcotics accused, holding that minor sample discrepancies and absence of videography do not justify bail in commercial quantity NDPS cases without prolonged custody or trial delay.
Rakesh Kumar v. Saraswati Devi
The High Court held that a trial court lacks territorial jurisdiction over immovable property situated outside its limits and ordered transfer of the suit to the competent court under Section 24 CPC, setting aside the trial court's erroneous dismissal of the jurisdictional objection.
Mukesh Godara & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Standing Screening Committee to decide the petitioners' candidature application within eight weeks by passing a speaking and reasoned order, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
SH. DAYANANDA SARASWATI SWAMIJI v. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging State Hindu Religious Endowments Acts under Article 32, directing petitioners to approach respective State High Courts for adjudication.
Kishore Chhabra v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking release of land from acquisition due to absence of valid CLU and possession by the government, directing compensation under the 2013 Act.
Satbir Singh v. Rajesh Kumar and Others
The Supreme Court restored the Sessions Judge's order summoning additional accused under Section 319 CrPC, holding that the power must be exercised on a satisfaction more than prima facie but less than proof beyond reasonable doubt, considering all evidence including statements during trial.
Amresh Shrivastava v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a quasi-judicial officer cannot be initiated for mere erroneous orders passed in good faith and quashed chargesheet issued after an unexplained 14-year delay.
Rakesh Bhanot v. M/s Gurdas Agro Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the moratorium under Section 96 IBC does not stay criminal proceedings under Section 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and such prosecutions must continue notwithstanding insolvency proceedings.
I.K. MERCHANTS PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court held that the transfer of shares to the State was a commercial transaction entitling the appellants to interest at a rate higher than 6% per annum under Section 34 CPC, and remanded the matter for determination of an appropriate interest rate reflecting fairness and the time value of money.
Zulfiquar Haider & Anr v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court held that demolition of residential structures without proper service of notice and opportunity to appeal violates Article 21 and set aside the demolition orders, directing adherence to due process and awarding costs.
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society (AISSMS) v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that teachers appointed after 15.03.2000 without mandatory Ph.D. qualifications and who failed to acquire it within seven years are not entitled to higher pay scales or redesignation under AICTE regulations and the 6th Pay Commission.
M/S FAIME MAKERS PVT. LTD. v. DISTRICT DEPUTY REGISTRAR
The Supreme Court held that a quasi-judicial authority cannot entertain a second application contrary to its earlier order directing resolution of legal complications, applying the principle of res judicata to quash the unilateral assignment of leasehold rights granted without jurisdiction.