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Lt. Col. Shaji Joseph (Retd.) v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that an order can be upheld on grounds other than those originally relied upon and that review petitions cannot be used to re-argue decided issues.
Yerikala Sunkalamma & Anr. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the government's right to resume assigned land for public purposes, ruling that assignees and their transferees cannot claim title superior to the government’s rights despite possession or pattadar passbooks.
N.P. SASEENDRAN v. N.P. PONNAMMA & ORS
The Supreme Court held that a registered gift deed transferring immovable property with acceptance during the donor's lifetime is irrevocable and not a Will, dismissing the appeal challenging the declaratory decree in favor of the donee.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Dr. Ritu Garg & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot direct CBI investigations in bail proceedings without exceptional circumstances and set aside the High Court's order directing such investigation.
JOTHIRAGAWAN v. STATE REP. BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE & ANR.
The Supreme Court quashed rape proceedings where the victim's statements indicated a consensual relationship and no prior promise of marriage to induce consent, holding continuation of trial an abuse of process.
A. JOHN KENNEDY v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court directed a scientific survey and restoration of the Agasthyamalai forest landscape while balancing ecological conservation with rehabilitation of displaced tea estate workers.
Firoz Khan Akbarkhan v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejected the plea for reduction to culpable homicide, and directed the State to consider his remission application expeditiously under the applicable policy.
AMIT KUMAR & ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court mandated strict reporting, accountability, and systemic reforms in higher educational institutions to prevent student suicides and ensure mental well-being, directing the development of enforceable guidelines and monitoring mechanisms.
Mohammad Yusuf v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside a detention order under the MPDA Act due to unexplained delay and failure to provide in-camera witness statements in the detenue's language, violating his constitutional right to effective representation.
Murlidhar Rangrao Gaikwad v. State Co-operative Election Authority
The High Court held that a candidate declared a defaulter under the MCS Act is disqualified from contesting elections, new evidence cannot be admitted in summary appeals under Section 152A, and judicial interference in election appeals is permissible only in cases of patent illegality without disrupting the election process.
Rohit Kharera @ Rohit v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a full and final settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the promotion of peace and avoidance of futile litigation.
Drishti Saraf v. M/S COMPUAGE INFOCOM LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the phrase 'MIMO and LTE Products' in a customs exemption notification must be read conjunctively, limiting exemption to products combining both technologies, and dismissed the customs department's appeal.
Birendra Kumar Mishra and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order making interim promotions subject to final adjudication and denied retrospective seniority to petitioners appointed ad-hoc not in accordance with recruitment rules.
Ramesh Chandra v. The Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an 86-year-old petitioner under the 'sick or infirm' proviso of Section 45(1) of PMLA, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and the triple test for bail.
Narinder Kumar v. Usha Rani Tuteja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's rejection of probate of a Will due to suspicious circumstances and contradictory evidence undermining its genuineness.
Siddharth Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a familial property dispute involving allegations of forgery and conspiracy, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and preventing abuse of criminal process.
Shakuntala & Ors. v. Murti Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining construction on disputed property, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prima facie establish title or interest and unauthorized construction is subject to municipal regulation.
Commissioner of Customs (ICD Import) v. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Customs Department's appeals and upheld the refund of Special Additional Duty to the importer, holding that the limitation period prescribed by amended notifications does not apply retrospectively.
Swati Vijay Salunke & Anr. v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing release of personal jewellery seized by Customs without proper procedure, emphasizing the need for show cause notice and verification.
Mohd Nasim v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of the petitioner accused of murder, holding that custodial interrogation and recovery of evidence justified denial of pre-arrest bail.