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Aam Aadmi Party v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider allotment of temporary office accommodation from the GPRA to a National Political Party, affirming its entitlement despite disputes over permanent land allotment.
M/S IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court relegated the petition for pre-arbitral interim relief to the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, continuing existing interim orders until the Tribunal's decision.
Kores (India) Ltd. v. Ashish Kumar Ahooja
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of liability for dishonoured cheques issued for goods supplied.
Kores (India) Ltd. v. Ashish Kumar Ahooja
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a cheque bounce case, holding that the accused failed to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the NI Act and is liable to pay the amount due for goods supplied.
Dr. Mehernosh Jamshed Jassawalla v. Dr. Lalitrao Bhaskarrao Patil and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Charity Commissioner can entertain removal applications against trustees under Section 41D of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act despite pending Change Reports under Section 22, as confirmed trusteeship status is not a precondition for such disciplinary action.
Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a serious economic offence involving criminal conspiracy, unauthorized credit notes, and bribery, holding that the triple test for bail was not satisfied.
Vibhuti Negi v. National Testing Agency & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the authenticity of the second response sheet and score card issued by the NTA in the JEE, holding that the petitioner failed to establish fabrication and that disputed factual issues cannot be decided under Article 226 without sufficient material.
Palakom Abdul Rahiman v. The Station House Officer
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention among accused suffices for murder liability even without proof of unlawful assembly.
Palakom Abdul Rahiman v. The Station House Officer
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions of accused for double murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention suffices for joint liability even without common object under Section 149 IPC.
The Commercial Tax Officer v. Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited
The Supreme Court held that purchase tax under Section 7-A is leviable on empty bottles purchased from unregistered dealers unless binding departmental clarifications exempting such tax apply prospectively, and cash discounts are not taxable under the Act.
Raveen Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s reversal of acquittal and conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act, clarifying appellate scope, evidentiary standards for prosecution documents, and sentencing principles under the NDPS Act.
Jayamma & Anr. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s conviction based solely on a dying declaration found unreliable due to infirmities and restored the trial Court’s acquittal of the appellants.
Sanjay Kumar Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent jurisdiction to examine the merits of discharge orders to prevent abuse of process and remanded the case for fresh consideration.
SUBHASH CHANDER v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that after expiry of the lease, the lessee becomes a statutory tenant under the Rent Control Act, barring Civil Court jurisdiction for possession suits, and eviction must proceed under the Rent Control Act despite the special Burmah Shell Act.
Munni Devi Alias Nathi Devi Lrs. & Ors. v. Rajendra Alias Lallu Lal Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Hindu widow in settled possession of ancestral property in lieu of her pre-existing right to maintenance acquires absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
Munni Devi Alias Nathi Devi Lrs. & Ors. v. Rajendra Alias Lallu Lal Lrs. & Ors.
A Hindu widow in settled possession of ancestral property in lieu of her pre-existing right to maintenance acquires absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, even without formal documentation.
Legal Heirs v. Jagtar Singh
The Supreme Court held that partition is completed on the Revenue Officer's order under Section 118 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, severing joint status and extinguishing the right of pre-emption if not subsisting on the date of decree, thereby setting aside the High Court's judgment in favor of the pre-emptor.
MS JBMD ENTERPRISES v. THE SR DY. CGDA AN AND & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the tendering authority and GeM Portal to provide a speaking order explaining the petitioner's bid disqualification to uphold transparency and natural justice in public procurement.
Saddam Ali v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a public appointment on maintainability grounds, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters by non-aggrieved persons.
Bharat Bharara v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging partial demolition of illegal construction and held that the issue of encroachment is to be decided by the Appellate Tribunal, also rejecting the appeal due to inordinate delay.