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Pramod Kumar Joshi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a bail order not expressly stated as interim and directing release on bond is regular bail, and a subsequent court cannot reinterpret it as interim bail to cancel it without proper grounds.
Anupender v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 354 and 509 IPC for molestation on a public bus, affirming the credibility of the complainant and public witnesses and limiting revisional interference to patent illegality.
Kostubh Dadhichi Anshu v. Aditya Juniwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a maintenance petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the petitioner failed to establish bona fide residence in Delhi at the time of filing.
Harit Nurseries Welfare Association v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of nursery owners as unauthorized encroachers on Yamuna floodplains, upholding lawful demolition by DDA in compliance with environmental and urban planning mandates.
DISPOSAFE HEALTH & LIFE LIMITED & ORS v. RAJIV NATH & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants' appeal and review petition to grant an interim injunction restraining respondents from using the trademark "DISPOSAFE" based on prima facie prior use and protectability of the mark.
Govind Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission has no adjudicatory jurisdiction under Section 29A(9) of the RP Act to inquire into disputes over internal party elections or office bearer changes, which must be resolved through party mechanisms or civil courts.
Flourish Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that ground rent under DDA Rules is payable only from the date of actual and correct physical possession with proper demarcation and lease deed execution, not from the date of allotment or defective possession caused by DDA's inaction.
Panna Lal & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 308, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, applying the principles in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.
Aabi Binju v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that issues not raised before the tribunal cannot be entertained in writ proceedings and that consequential relief must be pursued through appropriate legal channels.
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited v. Rescom Mineral Trading FZE
The Delhi High Court set aside a Section 9 interim attachment order securing Rs. 69.5 crores for fresh consideration due to insufficient financial justification and improper focus on merits.
Sudershan Singh Wazir v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that ex-parte stay of a discharge order is impermissible and directed the discharged accused to furnish bail pending revision, emphasizing the sanctity of liberty granted by discharge under Section 227 CrPC.
Aditi Kumar Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the termination of two probationary women Judicial Officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, affirming the validity of performance-based termination subject to natural justice and rejecting claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.
THE CHIEF MANAGER, CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA v. M/s AD BUREAU ADVERTISING PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower availing a project loan for commercial purposes is not a 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and set aside the consumer forum's order awarding compensation for alleged deficiency in banking services.
Narcotics Control Bureau v. Man Singh Verma
The Supreme Court held that the High Court lacks jurisdiction under Section 439 CrPC to award compensation during bail proceedings and set aside the compensation order for wrongful confinement.
Sachin Yallappa Usulkar v. Vijayata
The Supreme Court absolved the minor appellant from liability in a fatal motor accident, upheld compensation awarded to claimants, and held the insurance company liable without recovery rights against the owner.
Shetty v. M/S. Sahaj Ankur Realtors
The Supreme Court held that the complaint under the Consumer Protection Act was not barred by limitation due to a continuing cause of action involving escrow arrangements and restored the complaint for adjudication on merits.
Prabhavathi & Ors. v. The Managing Director
The Supreme Court held that contributory negligence must be proven by evidence and enhanced compensation to the dependents of a deceased motor accident victim, rejecting the High Court's apportionment of fault and income assessment.
Abdul Wahid & Anr v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, investigative deficiencies, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Pradip N. Sharma v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the FIR against a retired IAS officer for alleged misuse of official position but granted him anticipatory bail, emphasizing the need for investigation and cooperation without custodial detention.
M. Jameela v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that 37.50 acres of bona fide coffee and cardamom plantations existing prior to 10 May 1971 are exempt from vesting under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971, allowing the appellants' appeal and confirming their ownership.