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Jyoti Jadaun @ Renu Jadaun and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2126

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and trial against husband's family members in a matrimonial dispute due to vague allegations, reaffirming the power to prevent abuse of criminal law under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Om Prakash and Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by employees of educational institutes under DSGMC for non-payment of salaries, holding that statutory remedies under Sections 32 and 33 of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971 must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S SHREE SHYAM ENTERPRISES v. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:6130

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal beyond its expiry under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other petition_allowed

Kawaljeet Singh & Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2024 · 2025:DHC:1673-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of writ petitions seeking 6th CPC benefits and challenging lay-offs, holding that an efficacious alternative remedy under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act precludes writ jurisdiction except in exceptional circumstances.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/s Global Technologies and Research v. Principal Commissioner of Customs

Supreme Court of India · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 204

The Supreme Court upheld the CESTAT's order rejecting the appellant's undervaluation claim and dismissed the appeal, holding that the Committee of Commissioners' review was timely and the goods were identical or similar for customs valuation purposes.

tax appeal_dismissed

Susela Padmavathy Amma v. M/S Bharti Airtel Limited

Supreme Court of India · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 206

The Supreme Court held that a director cannot be held liable under Section 141 NI Act without specific averments showing control and responsibility over the company's business, and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant director for cheque bounce offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Raj Rahul Garg

Supreme Court of India · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 219

The Supreme Court held that a High Court Judge’s pension must be computed by blending her entire judicial service, disregarding administrative breaks, to avoid discrimination and uphold judicial independence.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Jafar v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 207

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a dacoity case due to unreliable identification evidence and insufficient recovery, emphasizing the necessity of a proper identification parade.

criminal appeal_allowed

Association of Democratic Reforms v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 209

The Supreme Court directed the digitization and public uploading of electoral bond data by the Election Commission and issued notice to SBI for disclosure of bond details, reinforcing transparency obligations under the Constitution Bench judgment.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Rakesh Ranjan Shrivastava v. The State of Jharkhand & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 205

The Supreme Court held that the grant of interim compensation under Section 143A(1) of the Negotiable Instruments Act is discretionary and not mandatory, requiring courts to apply mind to relevant factors before directing payment.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ankit Kumar v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2114-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging IRCTC's tender conditions for onboard catering services, holding that MSE exemption from EMD applies only to procuring contracts and that last-minute challenges without satisfying technical criteria are barred by delay.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S PERFECT TRADER v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2448-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's GST cancellation application within two weeks, holding that statutory timelines must be reasonably construed but adhered to avoid undue delay.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S BRIJBIHARI CONCAST PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR GENERAL DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX INTELLIGENCE MEERUT ZONAL UNIT

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2449-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority to dispose of the petitioner's objections to provisional attachment under Section 83 of the CGST Act within two weeks, granting a personal hearing opportunity.

administrative other

M/S Technology Next v. Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Import

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2421-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs adjudicating authority to expeditiously dispose of the reassessment proceedings with a personal hearing, emphasizing non-retroactive application of notifications and procedural fairness.

administrative other

Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd v. M/S. Namaste Foods & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2310

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute Arbitrator following the death of the sole Arbitrator, affirming the Court's jurisdiction under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Amrit Pal Singh Gambhir v. Inderjeet Singh Gambhir & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2229

The Delhi High Court allowed Defendant No.2’s application to amend the Written Statement at the initial stage to incorporate estoppel plea and other facts, emphasizing no prejudice and timely completion of pleadings.

civil other

Praveen Jain v. Financial Commissioner and Others

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2119

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking restitution of possession over disputed land, holding that writ jurisdiction is not available for disputed factual issues and parties must approach civil courts for resolution.

property petition_dismissed

Akash Solanki & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2117

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment of additional contractual Cath Lab Technicians, holding that replacement without regular selection was not established as the new posts were additional.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Kirpal Singh v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2121

Delhi High Court held that employees of unaided minority schools are entitled to terminal benefits under the 6th and 7th CPC and directed payment with interest, rejecting respondents' contention of withholding benefits.

labor petition_allowed

Bijender Singh Lather v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2277

The Delhi High Court set aside coercive proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against accused who joined investigation post chargesheet, while upholding proclamation against the accused who evaded investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed