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Vikram @ Bala Shahaji Sonavane v. Commissioner of Police

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court held that non-placement of the entire reasoned bail order before the detaining authority does not vitiate the detention order where the bail order's reasons do not affect the grounds for detention.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ritik Suresh Millil v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old accused in a serious sexual offence case against his minor cousin, emphasizing the need for reformative justice given his age and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohammad Khalid Mukhtar Ahmed Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused after over four years' incarceration without trial commencement, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and balancing it against the seriousness of offences and risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed

Santosh Pralhad Waghmare v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to an under-trial accused after nearly eight years of incarceration without trial commencement, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial and personal liberty under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kailas Ramdas Sangle v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The High Court acquitted a police officer charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt and invalid sanction order.

criminal appeal_allowed

Roop Kishor Bhootra v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld the Special Court's order allowing NSEL's application under Section 190 CrPC to summon additional accused persons, holding that an accused can file such application and proposed accused have no locus standi to intervene at the cognizance stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Smt. Prabhalaxmi Chhotalal Yoganand v. Chief Officer, Diu Municipal Council

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The High Court upheld cancellation of a business license after the petitioner relinquished tenancy rights, holding that possession and license rights cease upon surrender of tenancy.

civil petition_dismissed

Sonia v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:742-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the medical board's finding of unfitness due to overweight, holding that medical fitness is determined at fixed examinations and subsequent reports cannot alter the decision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Nilesh Girkar v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:924-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's rejection of a copyright infringement suit for lack of territorial cause of action, clarifying the distinction between plaint rejection and return under CPC and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

Alok Kumar Das v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1292

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR alleging dowry harassment and bigamy, holding that prima facie evidence of marriage exists and the criminal trial must proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed

New Airways Travels Pvt. Ltd. v. S.K. Gupta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1156

The High Court held that revision under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act is maintainable only against eviction orders under specified sections, and dismissed the petition challenging an execution order not covered by those provisions.

property petition_dismissed

Jayant Singh Raghav v. The Vice Chairman Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:906-DB

The Delhi High Court held that existing private residential buildings are not mandatorily required to be retrofitted to comply with accessibility standards under the RPwD Act and Rules, dismissing the petition challenging the closure of a disability rights complaint.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hitesh Kumar and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1019

The High Court set aside a non-speaking summoning order lacking reasons and remanded the matter for reconsideration with directions to apply judicial mind and record reasons before issuing process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohd. Bablu & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1070

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious allegations and contradictory complainant statements, holding that the matter requires trial to determine the truth.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S Legacy Foods Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:966-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an agreement or approval from government authorities is not a mandatory requirement for claiming deduction under Section 80IC, setting aside the ITAT's contrary order.

tax appeal_allowed

Ashish v. Satpal Singh @ Talwar

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1004

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the need for confidence in sole testimony before conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jagvir Singh v. Delhi Medical Council & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:961

The Delhi High Court upheld the Delhi Medical Council’s order prohibiting a vocational certificate holder from practising allopathic medicine without registration, allowing only limited community health activities.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Motor & General Finance Ltd v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:948

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a delayed tax assessment order under the NDMC Act, directing the petitioner to pursue statutory appeal remedies for disputed factual issues including delay.

tax appeal_dismissed

Suman Devi v. State of N.C.T.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:916

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration for alleged forgery and cheating in a land sale, holding that no prima facie case was made out to warrant police investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Nilesh Mishra

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:749

The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging remarks made by the Trial Court against police officials during bail proceedings, emphasizing judicial restraint and limiting court's jurisdiction to bail decisions without prejudging investigations.

criminal petition_allowed