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Ramanlal Deochand Shah v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that in a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, the claimant must prove inadequacy of the Collector's compensation award with evidence, and remanded the case for fresh adjudication after allowing the landowners to lead evidence.
S. Subramaniam Balaji v. The Government of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that promises of freebies in election manifestos can amount to corrupt practices under the Representation of People Act, but political parties are not amenable to writ jurisdiction and such allegations must be proved in election petitions.
V.K. Bansal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that sentences awarded for multiple dishonoured cheque cases arising from the same loan transaction should run concurrently, while those from distinct transactions must run consecutively, clarifying the judicial exercise of discretion under Section 427 CrPC.
The State of Karnataka & Anr. v. The Associated Management of Govt. Recognized unaided English medium Primary and Secondary Schools & Ors.
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the constitutional validity of Karnataka's language policy mandating mother tongue instruction in primary schools, including whether parents have a right to choose the medium of instruction.
Jai Bhagwan v. Commr. Of Police
The Supreme Court reduced the dismissal of a police officer for misconduct to reduction in rank, emphasizing judicial review of punishment proportionality and upholding concurrent findings of fact.
S.D. Bandi v. Divisional Traffic Officer, KSRTC
The Supreme Court upheld eviction of unauthorized occupants from government quarters and issued detailed guidelines to ensure timely eviction, recovery of dues, and disciplinary measures against overstaying occupants in government accommodation.
Manoj and Anr. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of appellant Manoj but reduced appellant No.2's conviction to grievous hurt, emphasizing the necessity of proving common intention for murder liability.
Iqbal v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a theft case after verifying their alibi through mobile phone records and their cooperation with the investigation.
Ms. Indrani Ghosh, Advocate. v. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & ANR. .....
The Delhi High Court directed petitioners to submit detailed claims to the Director of Education, who shall adjudicate compliance with Section 10(1) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, through speaking orders after hearings, disposing of writ petitions accordingly.
Sandeep Jain v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of a joint trial application under Section 223 Cr.P.C., holding that distinct transactions and lack of consent from all accused preclude joint trial.
Sudhish Sandilya v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that for cases pending trial when the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 came into force, the criminal trial must continue under Section 20 before referring the juvenile accused to the Juvenile Justice Board, dismissing the petitioner's plea for immediate referral under Section 7A.
Abhey Dewan & Ors. v. Manoj Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for cancellation, recovery, and injunction based on illegal betting transactions and failure to produce essential documents, holding that courts will not enforce claims founded on illegality or without proper relief claimed.
Jindal Steel & Power Limited v. N.S. Atwal
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of a loan amount admitted by the defendant in his accounts is maintainable under Order 37 CPC despite pendency of arbitration on other disputes, awarding principal and reasonable interest.
Peeyush Aggarwal v. Sanjeev Bhavnani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit claiming beneficial ownership of shares held in the defendant's name, holding the transaction barred by the Benami Act and that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed to exclude its application.
Anurudh Prasad v. P.O. Labour Court (Delhi-III) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the Labour Court's finding that the petitioner was not an employee of M/s Tej Press and was not entitled to relief for alleged illegal termination.
Dilip K Bandopadhyay v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint alleging forgery of an inspection report due to lack of prima facie evidence and improper reliance on inadmissible electronic evidence.
Pioneer Soap and Chemicals v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that interest under Rule 8 of the 1996 Customs Rules is payable at the rate fixed under Section 28AB of the Customs Act for diversion of imported goods, independent of Section 28AB’s pre-conditions.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi v. H.B. Leasing & Finance Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that leased vehicles are entitled to higher depreciation rates based on actual use by lessees and that parts like tankers mounted on trucks can be separately depreciated at applicable rates.
Ravi Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s plea to run sentences concurrently under Section 427 CrPC, holding that distinct offences committed on different dates warrant consecutive sentences.