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Naresh Prabhubhai Golani v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder and robbery due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, including vitiated identification and unreliable recoveries.
Naresh Prabhubhai Golani v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence, particularly invalidating identification and last seen together theories.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Kalpita Enclave Co-operative Housing Society
The Bombay High Court allowed the Municipal Corporation's appeal directing removal of unauthorized structures obstructing a public DP road, rejecting Plaintiffs' demand for uniform 13.40 meters road width completion before opening the road.
Boopalan B v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and criminal proceedings against a retired Army officer for throwing petrol-filled bottles causing damage to Parliament property, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences and the matter must proceed to trial.
Abhilasha Chauhan v. Ankur Rajput & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging denial of residence orders under the PWDV Act, affirming interim maintenance considering caregiving responsibilities and partitioned property.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Chetan Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal and upheld the ITAT's quashing of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) due to a vague penalty notice that failed to specify grounds for penalty.
M/S TRUESPICES INDIA INC v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Commissioner to decide expeditiously on the petitioner's representations for release of bank guarantees and issuance of any Show Cause Notice, holding that a subsequent test report without fresh samples and reasons cannot be relied upon without due process.
M/S MODI PACKERS v. SUPERINTENDENT, WARD 63 (RANGE - 43) & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to procedural irregularities and restored the petitioner's registration, emphasizing that retrospective cancellation must be clearly contemplated in the show cause notice.
M/S ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. JOINT COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI SOUTH COMMISSIONERATE
The Delhi High Court held that GST demands raised after approval of the insolvency resolution plan for periods prior thereto are not tenable as all claims not included in the plan stand extinguished.
M/S KISAN CONSTRUCTION CO.-HISAR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract containing an arbitration clause.
Ravi @ Sachin v. Smt Shikha
The Delhi High Court modified the maintenance amount payable by the husband, holding that maintenance must be based on realistic current income and that mere capability to earn does not bar maintenance entitlement.
The State of GNCT of Delhi v. Toshib Alias Paritosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused in a sexual offence case where the prosecutrix voluntarily retracted allegations in a Section 164 CrPC statement, emphasizing the evidentiary value of such statements at the charge stage and issuing directions to prevent misuse of victim compensation schemes.
Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that victims have no right to copies of acquittal orders by Juvenile Justice Boards due to statutory confidentiality and no appeal rights, affirmed existing victim support mechanisms, and confirmed availability of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres in Juvenile Justice Boards.
Minor S v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court reiterated and reinforced procedural safeguards and institutional responsibilities to ensure timely medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for minor rape victims, emphasizing coordinated action by Medical Boards, CWCs, and investigating officers.
Shri Sumit Sharma v. Smt. Navita
The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order directing maintenance without accounting for salary deductions related to government accommodation and remanded the matter for fresh determination considering all financial factors and caregiving responsibilities without gender bias.
Shantha Ramakrishna v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a retired university employee, holding that failure to opt out of CPF before the cut-off date deemed her covered under GPF, entitling her to pension benefits despite delay in filing the writ petition.
Shashi Ranjan Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of an enrolled Army recruit under the Army Act falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and transferred the writ petition accordingly.
Ramacivil India Construction Pvt Ltd v. NBCC India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day period for filing a written statement in commercial suits cannot be curtailed by e-filing time restrictions, allowing the defendant's delayed written statement to be taken on record with condonation of delay.
Jitender v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Sections 354 and 451 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing rehabilitation and social reintegration.
Biswabijoyee Panigrahi v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that setting aside of a disciplinary penalty entitles the employee to consequential benefits despite issuance of a fresh charge memo post-retirement, directing restoration of pay and promotion benefits.