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Shibu Soren v. Lokpal of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1322-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Lokpal may order a preliminary inquiry before deciding on limitation under Section 53 and dismissed the appellant's premature writ petition challenging continuation of proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Tarun Babbar v. Asha Ram & Sons Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1353-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal in a commercial suit for recovery of unpaid invoices, upholding the trial court's decree and interest award, and rejecting the defence of defective goods and non-maintainability due to mediation non-compliance.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manoj Kumar Agarwal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1299

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a settled commercial dispute, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Texzone Information Services Pvt Ltd v. Ankur Goel & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1509

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents had substantially complied with the consent terms and order requiring display of a disclaimer during an exhibition, and no willful disobedience was found.

civil petition_dismissed

TV Today Network Ltd. v. Ankita Sodhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1532

The Delhi High Court upheld the gratuity claim of a contractual employee despite shortfall in continuous service and delay, rejecting employer's allegations of misconduct and confirming the condonation of delay under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

labor petition_dismissed

Pankaj Raheja v. Kiara

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1591

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing interim maintenance of Rs.35,000 per month to a minor autistic child, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to the income assessment and maintenance quantum.

family appeal_dismissed

Mahtab Tyagi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1266

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing cautious bail grant, risk of absconding, and directing trial expeditiousness.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Murli Manohar v. Priyanka Panchariya

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs.10,000 per month based on reasonable income assessment and dismissed petitions challenging and seeking enhancement of the amount.

family appeal_dismissed

Manju Gaind v. Kamla Rani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1651

The Delhi High Court held that the 120-day limit for filing Written Statements under its rules is generally inviolable and dismissed a 2000-day delay condonation application for lack of exceptionally sufficient cause, while allowing clarificatory amendments to pleadings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024

The Delhi High Court held that exclusive management and control of Kalkaji Mandir rests with the Court-appointed Administrator, prohibiting unauthorized events and mandating strict safety, redevelopment, and crowd management measures.

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New Delhi Municipal Council v. Naresh Verma

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2025:DHC:374-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's petition and upheld the Tribunal's ruling that recovery of excess pay made over five years ago is barred under the Supreme Court's Rafiq Masih judgment.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Tehsildar, Urban Improvement Trust v. Ganga Bai Menariya

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 121

The Supreme Court held that a suit for permanent injunction without declaration is not maintainable in disputed title cases and that respondents failed to prove lawful title and possession of government land leased by Gram Panchayat, resulting in dismissal of their suits.

civil appeal_allowed

Kalinga @ Kushal v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 124

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction based on an unreliable extra judicial confession and inconsistent circumstantial evidence, restoring the Trial Court's acquittal of the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohd Abaad Ali v. Directorate of Revenue Prosecution Intelligence

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 125

The Supreme Court held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 applies to appeals against acquittal under Section 378 CrPC, allowing courts to condone delay unless expressly excluded by law.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kuldeep Kumar v. U.T. Chandigarh

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 129

The Supreme Court set aside the mayoral election result due to presiding officer's unlawful invalidation of votes and declared the appellant as the validly elected Mayor, emphasizing the sanctity of free and fair elections.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 126

The Supreme Court set aside arbitrary denial of marks in academic recruitment, awarded compensation due to closure of vacancy, and clarified limits of institutional discretion under vacancy circulars.

administrative appeal_allowed

Himanshu Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 139

The Supreme Court held that a bail order granted by one Single Judge of a High Court cannot be cancelled by another Single Judge of the same High Court by re-examining merits, quashing the cancellation of bail as judicial impropriety.

criminal appeal_allowed

Joshine Antony v. Asifa Sultana & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 144

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of the FIR due to illegal collection of meat samples by an unauthorized officer under the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rajendra v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1372-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective reasons and adherence to natural justice, setting aside a mechanically applied retrospective cancellation order.

tax appeal_allowed

Thales India Private Limited v. Commissioner of CGST, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1341-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a GST appeal for fresh consideration after the petitioner was directed to produce service agreements crucial to determining the nature of services provided.

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