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Christian James Michel v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Christian James Michel in a PMLA money laundering case due to prolonged pre-trial detention violating his fundamental right to a speedy trial, overriding statutory bail restrictions.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Md. Yaseen Wani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot impose sentences below the statutory minimum prescribed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and set aside a lenient sentence awarded in contravention of this mandate, remanding the matter for fresh sentencing.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Neeraj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order directing preservation of CDRs and location data as a valid interlocutory order barred from revision, ensuring fair trial rights without prejudicing investigation.
Mohd Shahid v. Giyarsi Devi and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted the tenant conditional extension of time to vacate premises subject to payment of user charges and filing of an undertaking, staying eviction until 30.11.2025.
L'Oreal S.A. v. Ashok Kumar & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of L’Oreal against unknown defendants for trademark infringement and fraudulent impersonation, issuing permanent injunctions and domain name restrictions.
Rakesh Verma v. Jasvinder Kaur Walia
The Delhi High Court upheld summary judgment for landlord possession and arrears against tenant, affirming the power to order payment of admitted rent arrears under CPC and Transfer of Property Act provisions.
Ajay Kumar and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed as premature a writ petition challenging provisional seniority lists of Railway Protection Force officers, holding that only finalized lists can be challenged.
SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. KULBIR SINGH RANA
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal’s order regularizing contractual employees as 'initial constituents' under recruitment rules and held that counsel’s concession before court is binding and cannot be retracted without authorization.
C PRABHAKAR RAO v. SAMA MAHIPAL REDDY
The Supreme Court held that condonation of delay and setting aside an ex-parte decree are distinct matters requiring independent adjudication, allowing condonation of delay but directing the trial court to decide the application to set aside the ex-parte decree on merits.
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.