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Amandeep Singh and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Hemant Kumar and Ors. v. Govt of India Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1797

The Delhi High Court upheld the appropriate government's discretion under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act to refuse reference of a dispute involving alleged sham contract labour, holding that adjudication of such disputes lies exclusively with the Industrial Tribunal.

labor petition_dismissed

Kapil & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1809

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and their resumption of cohabitation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Raja Ram v. Delhi Police

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1889-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the missing minor daughter, recorded her voluntary statement, and handed her over to her parents after ensuring her welfare and consent.

criminal petition_allowed

Shasi Kant v. Union of India; Nand Lal Dahariya v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioners' eligibility for the post of Principal by disposing of their representations with a speaking order after hearing them, without adjudicating on the merits.

administrative other

Kalyan Toll Infrastructure Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1831

The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator from a restricted panel of retired government officers violates principles of impartiality, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

INSP/GD Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1803-DB

Exoneration in disciplinary proceedings does not entitle refund of amounts recovered under separate financial loss proceedings in service matters.

administrative petition_dismissed

MAX HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1863-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication after providing a fair hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Shri Krishna Industries v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1864-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Zebronics India Pvt Ltd v. Pushpender Kumar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2156

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging dismissal of an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is not maintainable when an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC is available, and dismissed the petition accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed

Sonu Sharma and Others v. The State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1808

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohammad Areesh Saifi v. Directorate of Education & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Mar 2024 · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 4438

The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools must admit EWS children shortlisted through the Directorate of Education’s computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act, regularizing provisional admission despite unsubstantiated financial objections.

constitutional petition_allowed

U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad v. Chandra Shekhar

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 210

The Supreme Court upheld quashing of land acquisition for non-compliance with statutory notice requirements and directed compensation under the 2013 Act for acquisition pending as of 2014.

property appeal_dismissed

Prabhat Kumar Mishra v. The State of U.P. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 172

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for abetment of suicide and SC/ST Act offences, holding that the allegations did not disclose the essential ingredients of the offences and constituted abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Naeem v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 169

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the principal accused based on a reliable dying declaration but acquitted the co-accused for lack of specific incriminating evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Snehadeep Structures Pvt. Limited v. Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 201

The Supreme Court held that the statutory 120-day payment limit under the Interest on Delayed Payments Act, 1993, applies to payments due after its 1998 amendment, overriding longer contractual payment terms, and dismissed the appeal challenging the setting aside of an arbitral award on interest claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Recruitment Board v. Saluvadi Sumalatha

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 176

The Supreme Court upheld the recruitment of respondent No. 2, affirming adherence to the 30:70 local reservation ratio and limiting judicial interference in selection committee decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Suman L. Shah v. The Custodian

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 170

The Supreme Court held that the Custodian failed to prove the appellants' liability for repayment of alleged debts to benami companies under the Special Court Act, quashing recovery orders due to improper burden shifting and unproved evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Vinod Katara v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 171

The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition claiming juvenility, holding that reliable school records established the petitioner was a major at the time of the murder, and medical ossification tests are unreliable beyond 25 years of age.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sangam Milk Producer Company Ltd. v. The Agricultural Market Committee & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 174

The Supreme Court upheld that "ghee" is a product of livestock under the Andhra Pradesh Markets Act, validated the 1994 notification issued without Section 3 procedure, and held producers liable for retrospective market fees.

civil appeal_dismissed