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Shrabani Deodhar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against TV channel officials for airing a serial episode allegedly insulting Scheduled Caste members, holding that the essential ingredients of offences under the Atrocities Act, IPC, and PCR Act were not prima facie made out against them.
Siddharth Mohan v. Sandip Sharma
The Bombay High Court upheld the City Civil Court's order allowing amendment and additional evidence in a Charity Application under Section 72 of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950, emphasizing that allegations of fraud justify such relief notwithstanding procedural restrictions.
Ambar Auto Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging MIDC's allotment of a disputed industrial plot, holding that the petitioner had no pre-emptory right after omitting the plot from his application and accepting alternate allotments.
The Manglorian Garden Homes Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. Jan Mohammed S. Sama & Ors.
The High Court held that defendants failed to prove subsisting license and payment of compensation as of 1 February 1973, thereby upholding the eviction decree under the Bombay Rent Act.
Neepa Real Estates Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a single mortgage deed securing multiple distinct loan agreements attracts aggregate stamp duty under Section 5 of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, dismissing the petition challenging deficit stamp duty and penalty.
Zenobia R. Poonawala v. Dr. Rustom Farhad Ginwalla
The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court's injunction order, holding that a suit enforcing civil rights is maintainable before the civil court despite pending landlord-tenant proceedings and tenancy disputes.
Col. Laxmi Narayan (Retd.) & Ors. v. Coal India Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld Coal India Limited's policy decision to phase out the Coal Scheme, dismissing writ petitions by Ex-Servicemen challenging its unilateral rescindment, while maintaining interim protection of petitioners' seniority and eligibility.
Truevalue Marketing Services Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal to entertain the petitioners' statutory appeal against a transfer order, holding that procedural and administrative impediments cannot render a statutory right of appeal illusory.
Ganraj Enterprises & Ors. v. Land Mark Crafts Pvt. Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction against Ganraj Enterprises for infringing Landmark Crafts' registered "HP" trademark, affirming the prima facie validity of the registration and the illegality of using deceptively similar marks with bad faith.
MS Durga Builders Private Limited v. Mr. Ajay Relan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a compromise decree entered by the recognized management of a company, rejecting claims of unauthorized compromise and fraud, and dismissed the appeal seeking its recall.
Chandigarh Horse Riders Society v. Rajasthan Equestrian Association
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Sports Code's Relaxation Clause but quashed arbitrary exemptions granted to the Equestrian Federation of India and upheld the stay on an improperly convened Extra-Ordinary General Meeting, emphasizing strict adherence to governance and procedural norms.
Suranjan Saha v. Rumpa Saha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting interim maintenance to a non-earning spouse and child, holding that absence of income tax returns or expense bills does not bar maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Harjit Singh v. Sardar Rawel Singh Dead Thr Lrs & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a partition suit for concealment and violation of undertaking, holding that such serious allegations do not justify summary dismissal without trial on merits.
Priyanka Chowdhary v. Hari Ram @ Hari Prakash
The Delhi High Court held that in eviction proceedings under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, the landlady need only prove a better title than the tenant and bona fide requirement, setting aside the Rent Controller's dismissal and ordering eviction.
Atma Ram Builders Pvt Ltd v. Embassy Restaurant & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that after striking down key provisions of the Delhi Rent Control Act, civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for recovery of reasonable or market rent, and a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC on the ground of statutory bar.
Rajesh Gupta & Ors. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 31 Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that retention of seized jewellery beyond 120 days without a reasoned order is illegal if the nature and source of acquisition are satisfactorily explained, directing immediate release of assets under Section 132B of the Income Tax Act.
Shahid Yousuf v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court held that an order framing charge under the NIA Act is an interlocutory order and not appealable under Section 21, dismissing appeals challenging such orders on maintainability grounds.
Umesh Kumar v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping and wrongful confinement but modified the sentence to the period already served, emphasizing rehabilitation and mitigating factors in sentencing.
Ravi v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery with a weapon but modified the sentence to release him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, recognizing the applicability of probation despite mandatory minimum sentencing under Section 397 IPC.
Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants v. Shri Kishan Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary findings against a Chartered Accountant for facilitating irregular share allotments via ante-dated stock-invests, suspending him from ICAI membership for one year to uphold professional integrity.