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Gambhirsinh R. Dekare v. Falgunbhai Chimanbhai Patel
The Supreme Court held that the Editor named in a newspaper is prima facie responsible for defamatory content published therein and set aside the High Court's quashing of the complaint against him, directing the trial to proceed.
Modinsab Kasimsab Kanchagar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 304B IPC for dowry death as the demand was for a society loan, but upheld conviction under Section 498A IPC for harassment related to unlawful demand.
Goudappa & Ors. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions under Section 302/34 IPC, affirming that joint liability arises from common intention inferred from conduct and circumstances.
State of U.P. v. Hari Ram
The Supreme Court held that deemed vesting under Section 10(3) of the Urban Land Ceiling Act does not amount to physical possession, and possession must be taken following Sections 10(5) and 10(6), entitling landholders to protection under the Repeal Act if possession was not lawfully taken before repeal.
Anil Kumar v. S S Rao
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions as not pressed after the petitioners were allowed to squat at their respective sites.
Vivek Kumar Gautam v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his bail application with liberty to approach the concerned court, dismissing the bail application as withdrawn.
Rajender Dass v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120-B IPC based on a settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Munna @Mehmood v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to decide the petitioner's pending parole application within two weeks, ensuring timely consideration and communication of the decision.
IWS Kumar Cleaners v. The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Northern Railway
The Delhi High Court held that a party's appointment of an arbitrator after the other party files a Section 11(6) petition is invalid, and the court may appoint the arbitrator to resolve the dispute.
Lotus Herbals Limited v. Lotus Beauty Care Products Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court accepted an amicable settlement in an execution proceeding concerning unauthorized use of the word 'LOTUS' and disposed of the petition accordingly.
Vinay Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.
Sagir Ahmed v. State NCT of Delhi
Prosecution under Delhi Police Act for operating an unlicensed eating house is maintainable only against the owner, not the manager, leading to quashing of proceedings against the manager.
Kashish Rastogi & Anr v. Vasudeva Jewellers Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that accused in NI Act complaint cases have the right to summon necessary witnesses to rebut presumption of dishonour, ensuring fair trial under Article 21 and Section 243(2) CrPC.
Sumati Chand Goutam v. State Through CBI
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw a criminal writ petition with liberty to raise the same issues before the trial court during ongoing proceedings.
Mithlesh Gautam v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act following an amicable settlement before the Continuous Lok Adalat, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and an abuse of process.
Naval Sisodi v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of mutual settlement and divorce decree, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and against the interests of justice.
Laxmi v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw a criminal petition with liberty to file afresh, disposing of the case as not pressed.
Ram Ratan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Pre-arrest bail was denied in a murder case where most prosecution evidence was recorded, and delay in lodging FIR was held insufficient ground for bail.
Ashok Kumar Gautam v. CBI
Petition challenging framing of charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act dismissed in default due to non-appearance of petitioner at an advanced stage of trial.
Narcotics Control Bureau v. Bhanwar Lal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to amend the charge to include Section 29 of the NDPS Act at an advanced stage of trial due to delay and prejudice to the accused.