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Arjun Ishwara Gejage v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 31 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and consistent chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kunal Kamra v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:BHC-AS:4669-DB

The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2023 amendment to IT Rules empowering a government Fact Check Unit to identify and regulate false or misleading information related to government business, balancing free speech with prevention of misinformation.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Kunal Kamra v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 31 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court struck down the 2023 amendment to IT intermediary guidelines as unconstitutional for violating fundamental rights and exceeding statutory authority.

constitutional appeal_allowed

M/S ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD. v. RADHEYSHYAM AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1089

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award holding the petitioner liable as principal employer to pay retrenchment compensation to a contract workman employed through a subcontractor under the Contract Labour Act and contract terms.

labor petition_dismissed

Raju Kumar Sah v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:855

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate, holding that the executing authority had complied with legal procedures and no unjustified delay or mala fide was established.

labor petition_dismissed

Patiram v. State of NCT and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, corroborated evidence, and risk of absconding.

criminal appeal_dismissed

V R Industries Private Ltd. v. Rajesh Kejriwal

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:728-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark "GOLDEN GATE," affirming the prior use and registration rights of the respondent and emphasizing protection against public confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD. v. SUDHIR AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1091

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the petitioner liable as principal employer to pay retrenchment compensation to a workman employed through a subcontractor under the Contract Labour Act.

labor petition_dismissed

IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sardul Singh

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1103-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurance claim for a stolen vehicle, ruling that the insured was not negligent under the policy terms and that mere temporary unattended status does not constitute fundamental breach justifying repudiation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:833

The Delhi High Court mandated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to implement accessibility standards in films and broadcasting under the RPWD Act, rejecting industry objections and directing establishment of a mechanism for timely enforcement.

constitutional other

Mohd. Yasin v. St. Stephens College

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:848

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to revive a writ petition seeking habitable staff quarter allotment, holding the petitioner violated his undertaking and has no vested right to demand specific accommodation or renovations.

civil petition_dismissed

Dheeraj Kumar v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:850

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of an industrial award recovery certificate, holding that ongoing recovery proceedings and statutory compliance preclude writ intervention.

labor petition_dismissed

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan v. Rajesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:691-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing KVS to extend CGHS benefits to a retired employee, rejecting the petitioner's restrictive interpretation of the MHRD O.M. dated 13.03.2019.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Neeraj Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:694-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate’s appointment due to non-disclosure of experience in the original application, holding that belated submission of experience certificates is impermissible.

administrative petition_dismissed

Michal Benson Nwaogu @ Chuna Benson v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:772

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail and suspension of sentence cannot be detained in a Detention Centre solely due to lack of visa extension, emphasizing the constitutional right to personal liberty and directing expeditious visa extension and trial proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed

Maj Gen SK Bhandari v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:721-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a promotion order, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal’s interim order that all actions are subject to final adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kumkum Devi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:777

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the sole legatee in absence of an executor, holding the Will valid and allowing administration of the deceased's estate.

civil petition_allowed

Bal Kishan Gupta v. D.D.A.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:765

The Delhi High Court held that demolition of property by DDA without prior notice and opportunity of hearing violates natural justice and restrained demolition pending due process.

administrative petition_allowed

Shammi Chadha v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:734-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against demolition of unauthorized construction, holding that Article 14 does not permit illegal constructions merely because others have similar structures and emphasizing the need for statutory sanction.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rajshree Singh v. Lieutenant Governor, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:709

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner to decide the land demarcation dispute under Section 28 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act and restrained demolition pending such decision.

administrative petition_allowed