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MD. BANI ALAM MAZID @ DHAN v. STATE OF ASSAM
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to incomplete and inconsistent circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstances and the inadmissibility of extrajudicial confessions made in police presence.
Om Developers v. Bernardine Mouad Herique
The Bombay High Court held that rejection of a Section 16 application cannot be challenged via a Section 37 petition against a Section 17 interim order and refused to interfere with the arbitral tribunal’s interim relief.
Kishangarh Gulabpura Tollway Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitral tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, treating any expired mandate as continuing to facilitate completion of arbitration.
M/s. Pyramid Developers v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that a non-banking financial company not meeting prescribed asset thresholds is not a "financial institution" under the SARFAESI Act and thus cannot invoke Section 14, issuing a writ of Prohibition to restrain proceedings.
Suyash Suryakant Patil v. National Medical Commission
The Bombay High Court held that functional competency assessment governs eligibility for medical education and PwD reservation, directing restoration of admission despite disability exceeding 40%.
M/s. Vaishnavi Engineers and Developers Private Limited v. Navnath Ramkrishna Mhatre and Others
The High Court held that a plaintiff has an absolute right to unconditionally withdraw a suit and set aside the trial court's order condoning a 9-year delay in seeking recall of such withdrawal without sufficient cause.
Parvath Shetty v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
Managing committee members without ownership or MHADA-approved membership in a cooperative housing society can be validly removed under Section 78A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act for acting prejudicially to the society's interests.
Ananya Bansal v. Delhi University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the university's mandatory attendance requirement for LLB students, dismissing the appeal of a student seeking permission to appear in exams despite insufficient attendance.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pooja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for death of a child under 15 in a motor accident should be calculated based on minimum wages for a skilled worker with 50% deduction for personal expenses and multiplier 18, enhancing the awarded compensation accordingly.
AGL Technologies v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections relating to alleged forgery in loan security documents following an amicable One Time Settlement between the parties.
Monu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 325, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Article 482 CrPC.
Kamal Gahlot v. State Govt.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Shri Vivek Gupta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354-A/354-D/323 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Amit Chawla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ombir Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the father-in-law accused in a dowry death case, holding that serious allegations, ante-mortem injuries, and ongoing trial proceedings justified denial of bail under Section 304B IPC and Section 113B Indian Evidence Act.
Rishi Raj Pal Singh Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the main conspirator accused of kidnapping and murder in a property dispute, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and ongoing trial proceedings.
Azhar Ahmed v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a landowner who fails to file a timely reference or application under the Land Acquisition Act is not entitled to enhanced compensation on the principle of parity with co-villagers.
Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Mohit Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order for a fresh medical examination, holding that a deformity alone does not render a candidate unfit for appointment as a Constable without evidence of functional impairment.
Ved Pal v. Land Acquisition Collector & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not lapse if possession has been taken over by authorities, even if compensation has not been paid, dismissing the petitioner’s claim of lapse due to non-payment.
Pratap Singh Tanwar v. Paramjit Singh Tanwar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a property dispute, holding that a Will can be revoked by a valid sale deed executed by the testator during his lifetime and the appellant failed to establish a prima facie case.