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Ramesh Kumar Khatri v. Durgesh Pathak
The Delhi High Court dismissed an election petition for failure to disclose a cause of action, holding that mere non-maintenance of correct election expenditure accounts without exceeding prescribed limits does not constitute corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Johnson & Johnson Pte. Ltd. v. Mr. Abbireddi Satish Kumar & Ors.
Delhi High Court holds that offering goods bearing an impugned trademark for sale through websites accessible in Delhi constitutes use within its jurisdiction, dismissing defendant's plea to reject plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Mohinder Singh v. Durgesh Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an election petition for failure to disclose material facts constituting a cause of action, holding that mere vague allegations and non-substantial defects in nomination affidavits do not invalidate an election.
Kanwaljeet Kaur v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle
The Delhi High Court held that jurisdictional Assessing Officers retain concurrent jurisdiction to initiate reassessment under Section 148 despite the faceless assessment scheme, validating reassessment notices issued by them.
Marfing Tamang @ Maaina Tamang v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that under section 50 Cr.P.C., grounds of arrest must be communicated immediately and simultaneously with arrest, and failure to do so renders the arrest and remand illegal.
Sunil Kumar Uppal v. The Commissioner, MCD
The Delhi High Court held that financial difficulties cannot justify denial of interest on delayed retiral benefits and directed payment of interest at the GPF rate, setting aside the Tribunal’s order denying interest.
Bimlesh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order awarding interest at GPF rates on delayed retiral benefits and remanded the matter for reconsideration to ensure consistency in interest rates awarded.
Sovaran Singh Prajapati v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court overturned the appellant's conviction and death sentence due to multiple procedural lapses violating the constitutional right to a fair trial, emphasizing the active role of courts, prosecution, and effective legal representation.
Ashutosh Pathak v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the trial and High Court orders refusing to summon certain witnesses and closing opportunity to examine a summoned witness under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing judicial discretion and prevention of trial delay.
Ramu Appa Mahapatar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside a murder conviction based on unreliable extra-judicial confession and material contradictions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the need for caution in relying on such confessions.
Airports Authority of India v. Pradip Kumar Banerjee
The Supreme Court held that departmental disciplinary proceedings require proof on preponderance of probabilities and an acquittal based on benefit of doubt in criminal proceedings does not bar dismissal from service.
D.M. JAGADISH v. BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the High Court's order on land acquisition, holding that procedural fairness and compliance with court directions are mandatory before excluding land from acquisition.
Wahid v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Anshu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a robbery case due to doubtful arrest and identification procedures, emphasizing the necessity of credible evidence linking accused to the crime.
State of West Bengal v. M/S Santi Ceramics Pvt. Limited
The Supreme Court held that restoration relief under the Singur acquisition quashing judgment is confined to vulnerable agricultural landowners and does not extend to industrial entities who accepted compensation and did not contest acquisition.
M/s. Bikaner Sweets & Namkin NX-2 v. Area Manager
The Bombay High Court held that MIDC cannot stall execution of lease agreements and possession of allotted land based on an unprocessed government instruction, directing MIDC to proceed with the allotments as per statutory obligations.
Raj Realtors v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that development permissions granted prior to the Draft Regional Plan publication and UDCPR enforcement entitle the petitioner to an Occupation Certificate, directing its issuance despite regulatory doubts.
Siddhilaxmi Enclave Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a purported State Government instruction not issued as a valid policy direction under Section 18 of the MIDC Act cannot justify MIDC's refusal to execute lease agreements and hand over possession of allotted land, and directed MIDC to proceed accordingly.
Shri Shankar Newandram Budhwani v. The Chief Officer, Vita Municipal Council
The Bombay High Court held that failure to take effective acquisition steps within the statutory period under Section 127 of the MRTP Act results in lapse of land reservation, allowing the petitioner to develop the property.
Harshi Ramjiyani v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the cancellation of a student's admission based on failure to meet the minimum IB Diploma score requirement despite provisional eligibility granted on predicted grades.
Tejas Shamsunder Shinde v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old accused of murdering his father, emphasizing the offender's youth, provocation, and right to continue education under the Probation of Offenders Act.