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THE VVF LTD. EMPLOYEES UNION v. M/S. VVF INDIA LIMITED & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 302

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by reappreciating evidence in a wage revision dispute and remanded the matter to the Industrial Tribunal for fresh consideration applying the industry-cum-region test and considering the employer's financial capacity.

labor remanded

Najmunisha v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 290

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants by holding that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible and the search of their house violated mandatory statutory safeguards under Sections 41 and 42 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

MADHAVAN v. THIYYURKUNNATH MEETHAL

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 287

The Supreme Court held that a widow loses her rights in her deceased husband's property upon remarriage under Section 2 of the Hindu Widow's Remarriage Act, 1856, and thus the plaintiff son from the second marriage cannot claim partition of the property.

property appeal_allowed

Sudesh Sharad Redij & Ors. v. Sunil Shankar Redij & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 08 Apr 2024

The High Court held that a suit for injunction simplicitor is not maintainable without lawful possession of the entire property and set aside decrees granting injunction where the Plaintiff admitted Defendants' possession of half the property.

civil appeal_allowed

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Mamta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2843

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award holding the insurance company liable to pay compensation as the driver held a valid license for the light motor vehicle category under which the offending vehicle was classified.

motor_vehicles_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

NORTH EAST CENTRE OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND REACH (NECTAR) v. DIVINE BAMBOO MAT MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD. & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2906

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a substitute Arbitrator after the original Arbitrator abandoned proceedings, ensuring continuation of arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

RIKA GLOBAL IMPEX LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2862-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that it did not grant liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh writ petition before the Bombay High Court after withdrawal, leaving maintainability to the latter court's discretion.

constitutional other

Union of India and Anr. v. Syed Sajid Ali

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2826-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing full pay and allowances for a government servant suspended in contemplation of disciplinary proceedings that ended with a minor penalty, rejecting the petitioners' attempt to justify suspension based on criminal proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kokila Gupta v. Indu Bala & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2859

The High Court allowed the petition to transfer a civil suit concerning property to itself to avoid conflicting decisions with related suits pending before it.

civil appeal_allowed

Anju Jain & Anr. v. M/S. WTC Noida Development Company Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2849

The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration designated as New Delhi confers jurisdiction on it to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the respondent's objection based on exclusive jurisdiction of Noida courts.

civil petition_allowed

Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd & Anr. v. D N Bahri Trading as The Veldon Chemical and Food Product & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2868

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' rectification petition and ordered removal of respondent no.1’s impugned trademark under Class 32 for non-use and infringement of the well-known 'AMUL' mark.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Punjab National Bank v. Poonam Chugh

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2804-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the employee's entitlement to pension benefits despite employer's failure to deduct contributions timely, dismissing the bank's appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed

Social Jurist v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2860-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to urgently remedy infrastructural and material deficiencies in government schools to comply with the RTE Act, 2009, emphasizing accountability and timely provision of educational resources.

constitutional other

Zahir Abbas Ansari v. Vinod Kumar Jain

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2898

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act, holding that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of legally enforceable debt arising from admitted issuance and dishonour of cheques.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anil v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2916-DB

The Delhi High Court held that changing qualifying criteria mid-way in a recruitment process without prior notice is illegal and directed appointment of a candidate who scored higher marks than the last selectee but was excluded on such grounds.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. DEEPAK & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2842

The Delhi High Court held that a driving license for LMV-TR authorizes driving a transport vehicle under 7,500 kg unladen weight, thereby upholding insurer's liability to pay compensation in a motor accident claim.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Dilip Ray v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2823

The Delhi High Court suspended the conviction of a former Minister convicted in a coal block allocation corruption case to enable him to contest upcoming elections, holding that non-suspension would cause irreversible damage to his political career.

criminal appeal_allowed

Court on its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2874-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD and related agencies to establish a unified drainage management system with time-bound action plans to address persistent waterlogging, flooding, and Yamuna River pollution.

administrative other

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Kamla

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2809

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation despite the driver holding a forged license but cannot recover from the registered owner absent proof of wilful breach, and enhanced compensation was awarded with reasonable interest.

motor_vehicles_accident_compensation appeal_partly_allowed

Madan Lal v. Raj Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 1966

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the multiplier method for disability and attendant charges, affirming insurance liability and awarding just compensation with interest.

civil appeal_allowed