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Rohan Choudhary v. State Through Its SHO P.S. Aman Vihar, New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1848

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Parveen Kumar v. Export Inspection Council

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1824

The High Court held that appointment of a retired officer as Inquiry Officer violated service rules and denial of personal hearing vitiated disciplinary proceedings, quashing penalty orders and remitting the matter for fresh hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed

Manjeet Singh v. Manoj Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1930

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution due to the complainant's non-appearance caused by the Covid pandemic and restored the proceedings for compliance of a settlement.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pooja Sharma v. The Registrar General High Court of Delhi and Ors.; Pankaj Dhiman v. The Registrar General High Court of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1830-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking re-evaluation of examination answer sheets, holding that absent manifest error or provision for re-evaluation, courts will not interfere with academic assessments.

administrative petition_dismissed

Smt. Bimla Devi & Anr. v. Shri Sunil & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1853

The Delhi High Court upheld and moderately enhanced compensation awarded in two motor accident claims, affirming the deduction of TDS from deceased's income and proper application of multiplier and future prospects in compensation calculation.

civil appeal_allowed

Rakesh Kumar Bhartiya v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1887-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employer cannot accept a resignation application it had earlier declined to process, and set aside the acceptance of the petitioner’s resignation, deeming him to be in service.

administrative petition_allowed

Ajay Kumar Mahawar & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court held that the indefinite suspension of Assembly members without the Speaker's independent decision and without following prescribed procedures violates the Rules and principles of natural justice, allowing the members to rejoin the House.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Ravinder Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 211

The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's murder conviction under Section 302 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence, while upholding convictions under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vethambal and Others v. The Oriental Insurance Company

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 180

The Supreme Court held that compensation for motor accident death must be assessed on a just and fair basis considering all credible income sources, and increased the monthly income of the deceased to ₹35,000, awarding ₹38.81 lakhs to the claimants.

civil appeal_allowed

XXXX v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 181

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on false promise of marriage where the complainant was a married woman who voluntarily consented to relations, holding such consent does not constitute rape under Section 375 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Jharkhand v. Sandeep Kumar

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 179

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's anticipatory bail granted to a police officer accused of manipulating investigation, emphasizing the need for recorded reasons and stricter scrutiny in such cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Travancore Devaswom Board v. Ayyappa Spices

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 183

The Supreme Court held that a writ petition filed by an interested tender participant disguised as public interest litigation is not maintainable and set aside the High Court's orders restraining distribution of Aravana Prasadam and ordering prosecution of the temple board.

administrative appeal_allowed

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 178

The Supreme Court held that Tiger Safaris within tiger reserves must comply with statutory conservation mandates, restrained illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve, and emphasized ecological protection and restoration.

environmental other

M/S SHAH ENTERPRISES THR. PADMABEN MANSUKHBHAI MODI v. VAIJAYANTIBEN RANJITSINGH SAWANT

Supreme Court of India · 06 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 182

The Supreme Court held that filing a civil suit contrary to a consent decree to which the petitioner was not a party does not constitute contempt of court and dismissed the contempt appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ranjitsinh H. N. Nimbalkar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that mandatory procedural timelines under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 are imperative, a separate license is required for food premises in different areas, and vicarious liability requires clear responsibility, partly allowing the petition and quashing process against some petitioners.

criminal petition_partly_allowed

Kailash Ramchandani v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 05 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a terrorist blast case, holding that delay in trial alone does not justify bail where prima facie evidence under UAPA and MCOC Act connects the accused to the offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sakharam Shankar Navasare & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that expert technical reports on building safety by the Technical Advisory Committee are not subject to judicial review on merits and upheld the owner's right to demolish a dilapidated building despite tenants' objections.

administrative petition_dismissed

Syed Sajid Hussain v. Deeba Ikram

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1129

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a suit involving the same property to avoid conflicting decisions by having both suits heard by the same court.

civil appeal_allowed

Balaji Medical and Diagnostic Research Centre v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1862-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic GST demand order for non-consideration of the petitioner's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

S. Ramachandrudu v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1899-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Catering Policy, 2010, Major Units like Food Plazas have no right to license renewal beyond the maximum tenure, and the Supreme Court's renewal judgment applies only to Minor Units.

administrative appeal_dismissed