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State of West Bengal v. Accused
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of a man for aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, rejected the High Court’s acquittal based on irrelevant observations, and emphasized the State’s duty to protect and rehabilitate child victims.
ALLEGED RAPE AND MURDER INCIDENT OF A TRAINEE DOCTOR IN R.G. KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, KOLKATA v. ORDER
The Supreme Court mandated a National Task Force to formulate a national protocol ensuring safety and dignity of medical professionals following a brutal rape and murder incident, emphasizing systemic institutional reforms and compliance with sexual harassment laws.
Gautam Kumar Das v. NCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court restored custody of a minor daughter to her biological father, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and the father's status as natural guardian.
Ravi Agrawal v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court held that the amendment to Section 80DD of the Income Tax Act cannot be applied retrospectively to existing policies, dismissing the petition seeking such relief while upholding the prospective amendment made by Parliament.
Shabna Abdulla v. Union of India
The Supreme Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order for non-supply of WhatsApp chat documents relied upon in the order, affirming the detenue's right under Article 22(5) to make an effective representation and underscoring the binding nature of coordinate Bench decisions.
Ramnaresh @ Rinku Kushwah and Others v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court held that meritorious reserved category candidates must be admitted against unreserved Government School quota seats based on merit, quashing the State's restrictive reservation methodology and directing admission in the next academic session.
Crimeophobia v. Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development and Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a frivolous and omnibus PIL petition lacking legal basis and imposed costs, emphasizing that PILs must be grounded in legal rights and not personal opinions or State policy matters.
Payal Hariom Verma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that arresting a woman after sunset without prior magistrate permission under Section 46(4) Cr.P.C. is illegal and ordered her release on bail while allowing re-arrest only with due procedure.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission v. Sarswati d/o Keshavrao Makne & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Administrative Tribunal's ruling that Clause 5 of the GR dated 04/05/2023 arbitrarily discriminated among female candidates and must be applied uniformly to all recruitments commencing from Advertisement No.83 of 2021, limiting the effect to parties before the Tribunal.
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of State Policy Guidelines requiring minimum admission thresholds for increase in intake, dismissing the petitioner’s claim to increase seats solely on AICTE approval without requisite State NOC.
Coaster Shoes Company Pvt. Ltd. v. & Anr
The High Court held that the Registrar must serve the counter statement on the opponent under Section 21(3) of the Trade Marks Act, and failure to do so invalidates dismissal of opposition for non-filing of evidence within time.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission v. Amol Parshuram Patil & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction requiring MPSC to supply wait-listed candidates' names, holding that the Appointing Authority's prior requisition within the wait-list's validity period validates subsequent demands even after expiry.
Phoenix Industries Limited v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that non-submission of "Bill of Export" for supplies to SEZ units does not amount to non-discharge of export obligation if other certified evidence is produced, directing issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates accordingly.
Mrs. C v. The Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy at 22 weeks for a deserted woman under Rule 3B(c) of the MTP Rules, recognizing changed material circumstances and mental health risks as grounds beyond the statutory gestational limit.
Anthony Watts v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Indian High Commission in London’s refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate for repatriation of mortal remains of a person of Indian origin without an OCI card was arbitrary and directed issuance of the NOC, emphasizing uniformity and humanitarian considerations under Article 14.
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba v. Tosiba Appliances Co.
The Delhi High Court upheld Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba’s trademark rights against Tosiba Appliances Co., finding infringement by the deceptively similar mark “TOSIBA” and granting relief despite partial rectification of Plaintiff’s registrations.
Mohan Murti Shandilya v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for recovery of Rs. 2 crore from their NRE account, holding the transfer was authorized and not illegal under FERA or banking regulations.
Om Pal Singh v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a CAPF candidate on medical grounds due to LASIK surgery, affirming that medical fitness must comply with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines prohibiting any visual correction.
Ankur Kumar & Others v. Ginni Verma & Another
The Delhi High Court allowed tenants leave to defend an eviction petition on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that concealment of material facts and triable issues necessitate a trial.
Padamshree Creation Pvt Ltd v. Sheetal Sarees and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a suit due to a procedural defect in the company's authorization, applying the doctrine of ratification to uphold substantive rights.