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Vipin Sahni v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 284

The Supreme Court restored the discharge of appellants from cheating and criminal conspiracy charges, holding that no dishonest inducement of AICTE was proved and the CBI improperly invoked inherent powers to challenge the discharge.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raj Reddy Kallem v. State of Haryana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 347

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings and appeals under Section 138 NI Act and related IPC offences after full repayment and interest by the appellant, despite complainant's refusal to compound, exercising powers under Article 142 for complete justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gautam Dutta v. Registrar of Societies & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2453

The Delhi High Court held that interim relief in a writ petition challenging election rules of a private society cannot be granted without first deciding the writ petition’s maintainability under Article 12 of the Constitution.

administrative other

Jeeramani Nursing School v. Indian Nursing Council

Delhi High Court · 07 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:4675

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the decision further.

administrative petition_allowed

State of Uttar Pradesh v. Virendra Bahadur Katheria

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 524

The Supreme Court held that the State’s 2011 Order implementing revised pay scales for SDI/ABSA and DBSA subsumed earlier High Court orders under the doctrine of merger, upheld the pay scales notionally from 2006 and actually from 2008, disallowed recovery of excess payments from retirees, and dismissed the State’s delayed intra-court appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

OMSAIRAM STEELS & ALLOYS PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, BBSR

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 520

The Supreme Court allowed a fresh e-auction after holding that a bona fide inadvertent bidding error, promptly reported and unrectifiable by the system, warrants equitable relief rather than enforcement of an exorbitant mistaken bid.

civil appeal_allowed

Siyaram Packaging Pvt. Ltd. v. National Flask Industries Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Apr 2024

The High Court upheld the trial court’s reasoned interim compensation order for unauthorized possession post expiry of Leave and Licence Agreements and set aside the appellate court’s arbitrary reduction of compensation without reasons.

civil appeal_allowed

Shivanand Hanmant Bobade v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 05 Apr 2024

The High Court held that the power of review under the Maharashtra Police Act must be exercised with notice and opportunity of hearing, setting aside a dismissal order passed without such compliance and directing reinstatement of the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/s. Organic Agro Manufactures Association v. The Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 05 Apr 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the 2021 amendment regulating bio-stimulants under the Fertilizer Control Order and dismissed the writ petition filed by an association lacking locus standi.

administrative petition_dismissed

Siyaram Packaging Pvt. Ltd. v. National Flask Industries Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Apr 2024

The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s interim compensation order for unauthorized possession under expired Leave and Licence Agreements, setting aside the Appellate Court’s unexplained reduction of compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Natwarlal Shamji Gada v. Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh

High Court of Bombay · 05 Apr 2024

The High Court held that legal heirs cannot amend the plaint at appellate stage to introduce a new bonafide requirement inconsistent with the original Plaintiff's pleadings and set aside the order permitting such amendment and remand.

civil petition_allowed

Delhi Technological University v. Mr. Chander Shekhar

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2758

The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period without valid acknowledgment of debt is barred and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravish Beniwal v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2817-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of a daughter in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to seek custody or visitation rights before the Family Court.

family petition_dismissed

Sh Bhupender v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2751

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case arising from an alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise without mala fide intent does not vitiate consent under Section 375 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gajendra Singh v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2873

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a construction contract, holding that limitation and arbitrability objections are primarily for the arbitral tribunal to decide unless claims are manifestly time barred.

civil appeal_allowed

Chander Prabha v. Delhi Technological University

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2760

The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period is liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, and that mere RTI replies or reminders do not extend limitation under Section 18 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Yadav v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2838-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the removal of a bus queue shelter as factually incorrect and legally misconceived.

administrative petition_dismissed

Container Corporation of India Limited v. Roadwings International Pvt. Limited

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2765

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from receipt of the majority award, not the dissenting opinion or certified copy, and dismissed the petition as barred by limitation.

civil petition_dismissed

TWC Aviation Capital Limited v. SpiceJet Limited

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2850

The Delhi High Court held that UK Court orders relating to aircraft lease disputes are enforceable in India under Sections 13 and 44A CPC and allowed the plaintiff’s suit for declaration and injunction to secure possession of aircraft and engines.

civil appeal_allowed

Kuldeep Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2806

The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot invoke Section 91 Cr.P.C. at the charge framing stage to summon documents relevant only to defence, dismissing the petition seeking such production as a prohibited fishing inquiry.

criminal petition_dismissed