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M. S. Jadhav v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2278

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash complaint proceedings under the Companies Act for wrongful possession of company property, holding that the trial court has jurisdiction and the complaint is maintainable.

criminal petition_dismissed

Narender Kumar @ Bittoo v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2185

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence under Section 307 IPC of Narender Kumar for stabbing the injured, emphasizing the reliability of the injured's testimony and corroborative evidence despite minor discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-7 v. M/s Paramount Propbuild Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2211-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the Revenue's appeal, holding that the AO's failure to properly inquire into the genuineness and creditworthiness of unsecured loan transactions rendered the assessment order erroneous and prejudicial, justifying revision under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed

Ajai Kumar & Ors. v. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2184

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an industrial dispute by the CGIT due to lack of espousal by a Union, affirming that such espousal is a jurisdictional prerequisite for adjudication under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor petition_dismissed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Amit Katyal

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2195

The Delhi High Court dismissed the ED's petition to cancel interim medical bail granted under PMLA, holding that bail should not be cancelled without compelling reasons and divergent medical opinions can be considered in extension applications.

criminal petition_dismissed

Naresh Kumar @ Kalu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2196

Parole was denied to a life convict due to repeated major prison rule violations and failure to demonstrate good conduct as mandated by Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vedpal v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2192

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in a conspiracy to leak government job examination papers, emphasizing the serious nature of the offence and ongoing investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dharamvir & Company v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2166-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting a contractor's claim for compensation due to delay, holding that a substituted arbitrator is not bound by procedural orders of the first arbitrator and that actual loss must be pleaded and proved for such claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pankaj Gupta v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2227

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the accused involved in a conspiracy to illegally procure and send activated SIM cards abroad, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation for effective investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Orchid Infrastructure Developers Pvt Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2216-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an order of the Income Tax Settlement Commission is final and bars reopening of assessment under Section 148 except on grounds of fraud or misrepresentation.

tax petition_allowed

Israil v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2190

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder conspiracy, emphasizing the corroborative nature of CDR evidence, prolonged custody, and parity with co-accused already on bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gautam Rawal v. Garima Rawal

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2203-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on grounds of mental cruelty caused by the wife's malicious allegations and conduct under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_allowed

Akhilesh Mishra v. State (The NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2194

The Delhi High Court rejected the bail application of the main conspirator accused of extorting money by impersonating Enforcement Directorate officials, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and lack of changed circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Vikrant Birla @ Kaatu

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2257-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal seeking enhancement of sentences already at maximum and refused condonation of delay, upholding the trial court's convictions and sentences.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dinesh Cand v. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2904

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate fulfilling substantive eligibility for the Joint CSIR-UGC Test cannot be denied lectureship due to a clerical error in the application form, emphasizing substantial justice over procedural technicalities.

administrative petition_allowed

Seema Sharma & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:3689

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406/420 IPC arising from chit fund disputes due to an amicable settlement, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

The Chief of Air Staff & Ors. v. Manish Kumar Singh v. JWO(RETD) Akhilesh Kumar Jha

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2024 · 2025:DHC:4798-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming that the employer must prove non-attribution to service and that certiorari jurisdiction does not permit reappraisal of facts.

administrative petition_dismissed

Apoorva Arora & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 223

The Supreme Court held that vulgar language and profanities in a web-series do not constitute obscenity or sexually explicit material under Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, quashing the FIR against the creators.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiv Prasad Semwal v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 220

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging offences under Sections 153A and 504 IPC, holding that the publication did not promote enmity between groups and the allegations failed to disclose any cognizable offence, thus amounting to abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

NBCC (INDIA) LIMITED v. ZILLION INFRAPROJECTS PVT.LTD

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 218

The Supreme Court held that a general reference to terms and conditions containing an arbitration clause does not incorporate that clause into a contract absent specific intention, and upheld exclusive jurisdiction of civil courts as per the Letter of Intent, setting aside the appointment of an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed