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Amit Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1540

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Baby Gavya v. Maxfort School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2024 · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 2537

The Delhi High Court upheld the right of an EWS student to admission through a computerised draw of lots under the RTE Act and directed the school to admit and provide all related benefits.

constitutional petition_allowed

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited v. Wind Four Renergy Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 160

The Supreme Court held that delay extensions for commissioning renewable energy projects must commence from actual transmission readiness, set aside the appellate tribunal's order granting extension from its judgment date, and allowed SECI to recover refunded amounts with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited v. Wind Four Renergy Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 795

The Supreme Court held that delay extensions for commissioning renewable energy projects must be computed from the actual operationalisation of transmission access, not appellate orders, restoring the regulatory commission's order and allowing recovery of refunded amounts with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vikram Ramesh Rughani v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 26 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that imprisonment for maintenance default under Section 125(3) Cr.P.C. is limited to a maximum of 12 months per application, quashing a 47-month sentence imposed without adhering to this limit.

criminal appeal_allowed

Subham Suresh Misale v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petitions challenging the appointment of a candidate with higher merit and valid experience, holding that preference for a plumber course certificate applies only when candidates are equally placed.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority v. Mumbai Metro One Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 26 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court heard a Section 34 challenge to a majority arbitral award granting MMOPL damages for delays and increased costs in the Mumbai Metro-1 project, with the petitioner MMRDA contesting liability and quantum, while the respondent supported the award's detailed findings.

commercial_arbitration other

Juber Chaudhary v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1224

The Delhi High Court directed a university to provide the petitioner a hearing before deciding on his non-admission due to alleged indiscipline, emphasizing the right to a reasoned and fair disciplinary process.

administrative other

Shibendra Narayan Guha v. Commissioner of GST & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1760-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and clear notice, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date instead of an earlier retrospective date.

tax appeal_allowed

Rahul Gupta v. Anil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1968

The Delhi High Court held that the 90-day time limit for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is directory and condoned delay caused by counsel’s serious illness, setting aside the trial court’s order striking off the defence.

civil appeal_allowed

Rohit v. Justice V. Kameswar Rao & Saurabh Banerjee

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1757-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized absence, holding that the disciplinary action was justified and judicial interference was unwarranted.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S VAANI ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1625-DB

The Delhi High Court directed deemed cancellation of GST registration from the date of last application upon compliance with procedural requirements under Section 29 of the GST Act, allowing the petitioner to furnish further information and permitting continued tax investigations.

tax petition_allowed

Dropti Devi v. Ram Pyari & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1689

The Delhi High Court rejected the plaintiff's partition suit as barred by prior withdrawal without liberty, limitation, and res judicata under CPC, emphasizing finality and barring vexatious litigation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1687

Delhi High Court directs facilitation of clinical trials and supply of rare disease therapies, clarifies customs duty exemption on imported medicines, and mandates expeditious clearance to ensure timely treatment.

constitutional other

Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1527-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition for production of a missing minor but directed the State to file monthly investigation progress reports and produce the minor if traced.

criminal petition_dismissed

Saurabh Sharma @ Chotu v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1485

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and POCSO Act after the parties married and amicably settled, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised to prevent abuse of process when continuation of proceedings serves no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Vimmi Randhawa v. Harmeet Singh Kalka

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1484

The Delhi High Court reserved judgment in a batch of connected civil matters and listed the present appeal for further hearing before the Roster Bench.

civil other

Madhu Sharma (Since Deceased) Thr. L.Rs. and Others v. Suresh Kaushik and Others

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1652

The Delhi High Court held that partial rejection of a plaint is impermissible and interlocutory reliefs regarding income from disputed properties cannot be granted before adjudication of title in a partition suit.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dani Ram Birhman v. Shri Suraj Bhan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1648

The Delhi High Court allowed the belated filing of documents by the legal heirs of the deceased plaintiff to prove ancestral property during ongoing civil suit proceedings, emphasizing relevance over delay at the evidence stage.

civil other

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Kanohar Electricals Limited

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1663-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award refunding liquidated damages due to absence of proven legal injury from delayed transformer supply, affirming that Section 74 Indian Contract Act requires proof of loss for liquidated damages claims.

civil appeal_dismissed