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Tushar Sharma v. Shellz Techno Pack Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1422

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner not shown to be a partner or responsible person of the accused firm, holding that mere bald averments without evidence do not justify trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sh. Dhani Ram Mehto v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1511

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging withholding of pension, holding that service matters fall exclusively within the Central Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction as per the Administrative Tribunals Act and Article 323A of the Constitution.

constitutional petition_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. T. Suryanarayana Reddy

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1450

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding demonetisation as a force majeure event excusing toll payments and ruled that penalty refund claims are arbitrable despite contractual exclusions.

civil petition_dismissed

Arsadi Khatoon v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1411-DB

The court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of a rescued minor child engaged in child labour, directing the petitioner to approach the Child Welfare Committee for custody.

criminal petition_dismissed

Naveen Yadav v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1395

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an absconder accused in a dowry death case, reaffirming that proclaimed offenders are ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail except in exceptional circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S INDOCHEM AND POLYMERS v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 207 ZONE 11

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1439-DB

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

tax appeal_allowed

InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors. v. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024

Delhi High Court directs Defendants to deposit security for patent infringement claims, refuses modification of consent order without consent, and outlines confidentiality club protocols in SEP litigation.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1424-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the impugned order dismissing the interlocutory application, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration due to reliance on unpleaded facts and failure to consider a registered relinquishment deed.

civil appeal_allowed

Sohan Lal Gupta v. The Principal DAV Public School and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1833

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the school granted admission to the petitioner’s daughter as an EWS student in compliance with the RTE Act and DoE procedures.

education petition_dismissed

BLUSMART FLEET PVT. LTD. v. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:5764

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve a dispute under a Dry Lease agreement, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Ram Nath v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 138

The Supreme Court held that the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 overrides IPC Sections 272 and 273 for food adulteration offences committed after its commencement, quashing prosecutions under IPC and mandating exclusive reliance on the FSSA.

criminal appeal_allowed

William Stephen v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 146

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 364A IPC for lack of evidence of threats or ransom demand by the accused, convicting them instead under Section 363 IPC for kidnapping from lawful guardianship.

criminal appeal_allowed

M. Vijayakumar v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 177

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove mens rea and that the High Court erred in shifting the burden of proof under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sudhir Santuji Murkute v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a long-serving employee cannot be denied pension and retirement benefits on procedural grounds raised post-retirement, affirming pension as a statutory right protected under Article 21 and legitimate expectation doctrine.

administrative petition_allowed

Ashwini Sanjay Kale & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that age relaxation under Maharashtra Judicial Service Rules, 2008 applies only to recognized backward classes and not to Economically Weaker Section candidates, dismissing their claim for appointment as judicial officers.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Yogesh Rajendra Mehra v. Principal Commissioner CGST & Central Excise Raigad

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing refund of tax mistakenly deposited under a cancelled GST registration and held that procedural deficiencies cannot render an appeal barred by limitation if filed online within time.

tax petition_allowed

Salasar Estate Developers LLP v. Rufina Walter Gomes & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court set aside injunctions restraining development on ancestral property, holding that long-standing mutation entries and possession by one branch create a strong prima facie title against late challenges by other heirs who suppressed material facts.

civil appeal_allowed

Varsha Kapil Doshi v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the recovery of increments paid beyond five years and near retirement, holding such recovery impermissible and emphasizing equitable balance per the Supreme Court’s Rafiq Masih precedent.

administrative petition_allowed

Om Impex v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that revocation of voluntary GST registration cancellation without prior notice or hearing violates natural justice and quashed the retrospective cancellation orders.

administrative appeal_allowed

Green Garden Apartments Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. Nitin Chaudhari and others

High Court of Bombay · 20 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that sale of TDR by a cooperative housing society was authorized and valid despite internal irregularities and non-registration, dismissing the plaintiff's application for temporary injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed