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Ramesh Kumar v. D.R.I
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that prolonged custody and trial delay can override Section 37 restrictions when there is a prima facie case of innocence and no prejudice from delayed sampling.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of the petitioner’s arrest by the CBI under Sections 41 and 41A Cr.P.C., emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards and rejecting claims of arbitrariness.
Manjeet Singh v. Sant Kaur
The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of a suit with a statement seeking liberty to file a fresh suit implicitly grants such liberty under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC, rendering the subsequent suit maintainable.
Fashion Design Council of India v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that sponsorship receipts do not constitute taxable "payment for admission to entertainment" under the Delhi Entertainment and Betting Tax Act, invalidating the retrospective amendment imposing Entertainment Tax on such receipts.
M/S. GANESH GOURI INDUSTRIES AND ORS v. R. C. PLASTO TANKS AND PIPES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the interim injunction against Ganesh Gouri, holding that their marks are not deceptively similar to Plasto's registered trademark and affirming principles on jurisdiction and trademark comparison.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application filed by Arvind Kejriwal, directing him to first seek regular bail from the trial court after the charge sheet was filed.
Nagpal Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. v. Sh. Rajeev Gulati and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal in a commercial recovery suit for failure to prove delivery of goods and valid payment, holding that invoices and a dishonored cheque from a deceased signatory were insufficient to establish liability.
Seema Kohli v. Sunil Dua & Ors.
The Delhi High Court passed a preliminary decree of partition on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, dismissing defendants' counterclaim based on an unenforceable family settlement and upheld the validity of a gift deed transferring property shares.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delayed electronic filing of Form 10 due to technical difficulties does not justify reassessment under Section 148 when substantive disclosures under Section 11(2) were accepted before assessment completion.
Banyan Real Estate Fund Mauritius v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 112 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated on incorrect premises and held that reassessment notices must be based solely on reasons existing at issuance, disallowing subsequent supplementation of grounds.
Poonam & Anr. v. Nemo
The Delhi High Court allowed waiver of the six-month statutory waiting period under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for divorce by mutual consent, emphasizing genuine settlement and failure of reconciliation efforts.
SI Sudhir Dahiya, PS Aman Vihar v. Shatrughan
The High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a sexual offence case due to absence of prima facie evidence and the victim's denial of assault, emphasizing the limited scope of charge framing under Sections 227 and 228 CrPC.
V.C. v. Preeti Khanna
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal against a family court order directing maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that incomplete income disclosure justified the maintenance award.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. R&T Enterprises
The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition to correct the operative portion of its earlier judgment by excluding Claim 6 and related interest from the award.
Asst Comdt Aakash Chahar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the constitution of a Board of Inquiry as premature, holding that procedural steps cannot be challenged before completion of inquiry and consequential action.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Office of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi exercises the statutory power to nominate persons to the Municipal Corporation in his discretion under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and is not bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers under Article 239AA(4).
Usha Devi v. Ram Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from the fixed date of performance, rejecting the argument that a validity clause extends limitation.
Mool Chandra v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, condoned the delay caused by counsel's unauthorized withdrawal, set aside the disciplinary penalty imposed without sufficient evidence, and directed consequential benefits to the appellant.
Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the reduction of sanctioned intake for a law course based on final admissions data, ruling that only students assigned enrolment numbers constitute valid admissions under policy guidelines.
Pramod Dhanji Purabiya v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR alleging rape based on a false promise to marry, holding that the allegations disclose a cognizable offence and the court cannot conduct a mini trial at the quashing stage.