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Siddhant @ Sidharth Balu Taktode v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed bail to an accused under MCOCA due to prolonged trial delay violating the right to speedy trial, imposing stringent conditions to balance interests of justice.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Salem v. M/s. Madhan Agro Industries (India) Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that pure coconut oil sold in small quantities is classifiable as edible oil under Heading 1513 of the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985, unless packaging clearly indicates it is intended as hair oil under Heading 3305.
Pawapuri Rice Mills v. Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld recovery proceedings under the Bihar and Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act against rice millers for undelivered Custom Milled Rice, affirming the claim as a public demand and emphasizing exhaustion of statutory remedies before writ jurisdiction.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed Rajasthan to legally recognize and protect sacred groves (Orans) as forest lands under the Forest Conservation Act, ensuring community involvement and compliance with statutory and international conservation mandates.
Arun Bhoomi Corporation v. M/s. Jagruti Developers
The Bombay High Court set aside an Arbitral Tribunal's interim order granting reliefs to Jagruti Developers due to gross delay, procedural errors, and conflict with prior court orders, emphasizing strict adherence to principles governing interim relief under arbitration law.
Savitri Shekuram Jadhav v. Subhash Namdev Shinde
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition permitting expert examination of the petitioner’s thumb impression to challenge execution of a registered agreement for sale, affirming that denial of execution can be proved despite the document’s registration.
Vikrant v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Army authorities to consider the petitioner's request to be attached in Delhi pending a criminal case, respecting bail conditions restricting his movement, and restrained his transfer to Assam until a decision is made.
Nand Kishore Gupta v. The Additional Director General, Directorate General of GST Intelligence & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Indian currency is not "goods" under the CGST Act and cannot be seized under Section 67 merely as unaccounted wealth, directing release of Rs. 23,50,000 seized from the petitioner.
Sh. Om Prakash v. Joginder Solanki & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a rent increase notice and dismissal of the tenant's appeal, affirming that a 30-day notice period under the Delhi Rent Control Act is mandatory but effective date discrepancies do not invalidate the notice if service is proper.
Smt Nirmal & Anr. v. Shri Roshan Lal Gupta
The Delhi High Court stayed the eviction order until 31.12.2025 on the petitioners' undertaking to vacate the premises and pay agreed user charges, dissolving the stay upon default.
Harsharan Kaur & Ors. v. Amarjeet Kaur
The Delhi High Court granted tenants additional time to vacate premises by staying eviction order subject to payment of occupation charges and filing an undertaking ensuring compliance.
Deep Minor v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that children of mothers abandoned by their husbands are entitled to Scheduled Caste certificates without requiring formal divorce or separation decrees, directing the authorities to consider such applications on merits.
Lallu Ram v. Manju Devi
The High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the plaintiff's ownership and entitlement to possession despite minor discrepancies in property description, affirming the concurrent findings of the lower courts.
Dr. Ratan Lal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Sections 153A and 295A IPC, holding that the petitioner’s social media posts demonstrated deliberate and malicious intent to outrage religious feelings and disturb public harmony.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Rajesh Mewalal Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a valid arbitration clause, after the petitioner complied with procedural requirements including substituted service.
Prabha Aggarwal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of the petitioner's discharge and directed framing of charges under Section 509 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and that the Sessions Court cannot recall its own order.
Surinder Mohan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that cognizance of offences under Section 195 Cr.P.C requires a written complaint and proper application of mind by the Family Court, setting aside orders taken without such compliance and remanding the matter for reconsideration.
Padi Sai Chandu Reddy & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery and fraud in visa applications, holding that a prima facie case exists and inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly.
J.P. Kapoor v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, after the competent authority refused to appoint one, setting aside a prior unilateral appointment as invalid.
Jasdeep Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 509 and 506 IPC, holding that the prima facie offences require trial as the complainant refused to accept the unconditional apology.