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Raghunatha and Another v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 21 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 238

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nenavath Bujji v. The State of Telangana

Supreme Court of India · 21 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 239

The Supreme Court quashed the preventive detention order against the appellants, holding that mere registration of offences without evidence of impact on public order does not justify detention under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 21 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 254

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that the prosecution failed to prove lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt and that statutory presumptions under Section 114A Evidence Act did not apply without proper charges.

criminal appeal_allowed

Noble M. Paikada v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 21 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 241

The Supreme Court struck down the exemption from prior environmental clearance for extraction of ordinary earth for linear projects as arbitrary and procedurally invalid, reinforcing the need for safeguards and public participation under environmental laws.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dattatraya R. Karale v. Shekhar Balasaheb Genbhau

High Court of Bombay · 20 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal’s quashing of a police officer’s transfer for violating the ECI’s election-related transfer exemption and statutory tenure protections under the Maharashtra Police Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Jitendra @ Tiger Umaji Pawar v. Commissioner of Police, Thane

High Court of Bombay · 20 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order for failure to supply all materials forming the grounds of detention, violating the petitioner’s right under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

constitutional petition_allowed

Barkya @ Vishwas Ananda Patil v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Mar 2024

The High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jeevanjyoti Kaur Bansal v. Kulvinder Singh Bansal

High Court of Bombay · 20 Mar 2024

The High Court held that the Supreme Court's mandate for filing affidavits of assets and liabilities applies only at the interim maintenance stage and not at the appellate stage challenging final DV Act orders, quashing the Sessions Court's direction for affidavit filing on appeal.

criminal petition_allowed

Executive Engineer National Highway Division v. Sanjay Shankar Surve

High Court of Bombay · 20 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay in filing an arbitration appeal, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation periods and rejecting false explanations by a government agency.

civil appeal_dismissed

Subhash Arora v. Kalvinder Singh Sandhu & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2383

The Delhi High Court held that trustees in bankruptcy appointed by a foreign court with independent remedies are not necessary parties to separate execution proceedings and upheld a mediation settlement reducing sale consideration in a property dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed

SH Rohit Agarwal v. SH R P Arora

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2747-DB

The High Court held that earnest money and part payment must be refunded absent written refusal by buyer, allowing partial refund while excluding stamp duty and registration charges from appellant's liability.

civil appeal_partially_allowed

Ajay Gautam v. Union of India through Chief Executive Officer FSSAI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2364-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking FIR registration and SIT formation against Jagdish Ice Factory, holding the matter sub-judice and authorities had acted promptly, directing the petitioner to pursue remedies under CrPC.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Kirti v. Renu Anand & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2370-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition invoking both Articles 226 and 227 entitles the parties to file an intra-court appeal under the Letters Patent when the Single Judge exercises jurisdiction primarily under Article 226.

civil appeal_allowed

K.R Anand v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2311-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that recovery of dues from DMRC without privity of contract is not maintainable by writ petition and must be pursued through civil suit or arbitration as per contract.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pushkar Kapoor v. M/S Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2460

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's refusal to reopen the petitioner's closed evidence in an industrial dispute, emphasizing that reopening evidence is an exceptional power to be exercised sparingly.

labor petition_dismissed

WAPCOS Limited v. Virgo Aqua

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2398

The Delhi High Court held that the MSEFC validly proceeded to arbitration after failed conciliation under the MSMED Act and mandated a 75% pre-deposit for challenging the award.

civil appeal_allowed

Ganga Saran v. Commissioner of Police

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2363-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the necessity of the IVR system on Emergency Helpline No. 112 as a reasonable filtration mechanism to manage unintentional calls and dismissed the petition seeking its removal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Virender Giri v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2379

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that no further inquiry was necessary as the complainant possessed all material evidence and the allegations did not warrant investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anwar Khan v. Moinuddin & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2410

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a typographical error in the prayer clause to include a party and modified the Trial Court's order deleting that party, holding such correction permissible under Order VI Rule 17 CPC without amending pleadings.

civil appeal_allowed

K J S Bains v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2236-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective promotion to an upgraded post due to absence of Recruitment Rules, mandatory medical standards, and belated claim after retirement.

administrative petition_dismissed