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M.S. Nagabhushan v. D.S. Nagaraja
The Supreme Court held that criminal liability under Section 138 NI Act for dishonoured cheques issued as security deposit refund arises only if a legally enforceable debt exists after deducting rent and maintenance dues, setting aside enhanced compensation and restoring trial court's judgment.
KARANDEEP SHARMA v. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant and set aside his death sentence due to unreliable circumstantial evidence, inadmissible DNA reports, and denial of fair trial rights.
Siddharth Dalmia & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest writ petition seeking regulation of medicine pricing in private hospitals, directing State Governments to consider appropriate policy measures while recognizing the right to health under Article 21.
Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal v. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the IBC does not stay execution of regulatory penalties under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, as such penalties are excluded debts and not covered by the moratorium.
K. S. Mehta v. M/S Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that non-executive directors without specific allegations of involvement cannot be held liable under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and quashed criminal proceedings against them.
Mukesh Prasad Singh v. The Then Rajendra Agricultural University
The Supreme Court held that non-exercise of option to join the Contributory Provident Fund scheme entitles a university employee to pension and related retiral benefits under the General Provident Fund-cum-pension-cum-gratuity scheme.
Suresh v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to serious doubts about the reliability of the dying declaration and lack of corroborative evidence.
SI Narender Kumar v. Saleem Beg
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 308 IPC case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid inconsistencies and lack of corroborative evidence.
Direct News Pvt. Ltd. v. DTS Travels Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in a commercial billing dispute, affirming limited judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and the admissibility of secondary evidence in arbitration.
Shri Kishan v. Union of India and Anr.
Acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as possession was not taken and compensation not paid for land awarded over five years before the 2013 Act's commencement.
Vikas Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking removal of the petitioner from a loan recovery suit, holding that the petitioner’s defenses must be raised before the Debt Recovery Tribunal and declined to interfere with the recovery proceedings.
Vijay Gupta v. Ajay Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the non-availability of suitable alternate accommodation for eviction, reaffirming the limited scope of review and the requirement that alternate accommodation must be both available and suitable.
Uruakpa Ahmed v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity heroin, holding that the stringent conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not met despite procedural and trial delays.
Living Media India Limited & Anr. v. Telegram FZ LLC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions against Telegram channels infringing plaintiffs' copyrights and trademarks, decreeing the suit without trial due to defendants' non-appearance and holding the intermediary liable to remove infringing content.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Uneza Begum & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award based on reasonable presumption of deceased’s income and denied the insurer’s claim for recovery against the driver despite disputed license validity.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Lt Governor Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of a petrol station's no objection certificate, holding that closing a break in the road divider sufficiently addresses public safety concerns.
Star India Private Limited & Anr. v. Stream2watch.pk & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Star India against rogue websites illegally streaming the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, decreeing the suit without trial due to defendants’ default.
THE MIDLAND FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS (I) PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS
The Delhi High Court quashed an illegal communication regarding sewer line maintenance and directed respondents to continue regular desilting and upkeep of the drainage network.
Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited v. Mohammad Arshad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to remove the respondent's 'ZEPTO' trademark registration in class 35 for non-use, affirming that non-use for five years warrants removal under Section 47(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
M/S GCG TRANSGLOBAL HOUSING PROJECT PVT LTD v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition of land has lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as possession was not taken and compensation was not tendered to the petitioner who acquired title prior to Section 4 notification, affirming that subsequent purchasers after notification lack locus to challenge acquisition.