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G. Balasubramanian v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against a retired bank official, ruling that the amended sanction requirement under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not apply to offences registered before the amendment.
Vijender Gupta v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that while laying CAG Reports before the Legislative Assembly is a mandatory constitutional duty, the power to summon the Assembly rests solely with the Speaker and is immune from judicial review, thus refusing to direct a special sitting for tabling delayed reports.
Bhagwan Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a long-term convict despite prior late surrender during furlough, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of furlough under prison rules and subject to strict conditions.
Nandan Singh v. Pratap Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s finding of a valid oral partition of joint family properties based on conduct and evidence, dismissing the appellant’s suit for partition and rendition of accounts.
Badrinarayana Jaganathan v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against employees accused of harassment and intimidation, holding that the allegations did not prima facie disclose offences under the IPC and constituted an abuse of process.
Harshit Harish Jain & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the pre-amendment two-year limitation period applies to stamp duty refund claims based on cancellation deeds executed before amendment, and that the revenue authority cannot review its own refund order without statutory power.
M. Venkateswaran v. The State
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served and directed payment of compensation to the complainant.
T. Rajamoni v. The Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal to award a reasonable lump sum compensation for loss of income to a seriously injured mason, refining the application of the multiplier method and disability assessment in motor accident claims.
Marippan & Anr. v. State Represented by the Inspector of Police & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants for lack of prima facie evidence of cheating, emphasizing prevention of vexatious prosecution and procedural fairness.
S SHOBHA v. MUTHOOT FINANCE LTD
The Supreme Court held that a private finance company not discharging public functions is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, and the petitioner must seek civil or arbitration remedies.
Vinod Bihari Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed FIR and proceedings under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act against the appellant for lack of essential ingredients of a gang and non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements, emphasizing the need for independent application of mind and preventing abuse of process.
Sabyasachi Devpriya Nishank v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an intoxicated driver charged with rash and negligent driving causing damage, imposing community service and monetary conditions to balance public safety and the accused's future prospects.
Mangesh Girish Sarjerao v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a 'Thakar' Scheduled Tribe certificate to the petitioner, holding that affidavits and caste validity certificates of paternal relatives are admissible evidence to discharge the burden of proof.
Vijay Gupta v. Ajay Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds, affirming the validity of a family settlement and limiting its revisionary jurisdiction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
State v. Yasir Ali
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 credible and consistent evidence to sustain conviction under Section 376 IPC.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld that no further profit attribution to Adobe India's Permanent Establishment is warranted once arm's length remuneration is established, dismissing claims of wider functions and tax avoidance schemes.
Bimal Roy Gambhir v. Dilip Gambhir & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered gift deed and related conveyance, dismissing the plaintiff's claim of forgery and entitlement to partition of the property.
Dr. Pushpalata and Anr. v. Ram Das HUF & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Ram Das HUF was validly created with self-acquired property included as joint family property, and the plaintiffs are entitled to their coparcenary shares under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, while recognizing the effect of a gift deed partitioning the Kothi.
Sh. Prasadi Lal v. The Presiding Officer, Labour Court New Delhi and Anr.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court’s finding that the petitioner failed to prove an employer-employee relationship, affirming limited scope of judicial review under Article 226 in labor disputes.
Vijay Srivastava v. Roop Darshan Pandey and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that malicious and baseless allegations against the Court and its Registry in a legal notice and its publication constituted criminal contempt, initiated proceedings against the contemnors, and emphasized the duty of advocates and journalists to act responsibly.