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M/S EVERSHINE ENTERPRISES v. M/S PK MOTORS

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:865-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a summary suit on territorial jurisdiction grounds, restored the suit, and granted conditional leave to defend, emphasizing that jurisdictional issues and defence plausibility require trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Suresh Shankar Ranade v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:689-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of retirement age and pension benefits beyond 55 years for a BSF officer, upholding the Supreme Court’s ruling that the retirement age for Commandant (Selection Grade) is 55 years.

service_law petition_dismissed

Surinder Singh v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:887-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a war-injured BSF officer in Low Medical Category is entitled to exemption from Mandatory Field Service for promotion and directed promotion with effect from the date juniors were promoted.

administrative petition_allowed

D BALA MURUGAN v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:799-DB

The Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition as the alleged detainee, being a major, was not under unlawful confinement and was free to decide her own affairs.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nishesh Ranjan & Anr. v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:793

The Delhi High Court held that despite conflicting arbitration and jurisdiction clauses in multiple agreements, an arbitrator can be appointed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to resolve disputes, recognizing incorporation of arbitration clauses by reference.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Kumar v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:849

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate, holding that the executing authority had taken appropriate steps and no unjustified delay or mala fide was shown.

labor petition_dismissed

Rama Kant v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:854

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate arising from an industrial award, holding that no unjustified delay or failure of statutory duty by the executing authority was shown.

labor petition_dismissed

Haryana Staff Selection Commission v. Subhash Chand

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 112

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing appointment of a candidate under the EBPGC reserved category due to administrative failure to modify recruitment processes following judicial restraint on SBC reservations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Government of Goa v. Maria Julieta D’Souza & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 88

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the plaintiff had established title by preponderance of probabilities and dismissed the Government's appeal challenging the burden and standard of proof.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bharat Sher Singh Kalsia v. State of Bihar & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 77

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a bona fide purchaser under a valid Power of Attorney, holding the dispute to be civil and outside the territorial jurisdiction of the prosecuting court.

criminal appeal_allowed

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 78

The Supreme Court institutionalised the Central Empowered Committee as a permanent statutory body under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, laying down principles for effective environmental governance and rule of law.

constitutional other

Shri Satishkumar Sukhlal Valmiki Chaudhary v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of a late application for correction of date of birth in the service book, holding that Rule 38(2) bars alterations after five years unless due to clerical error or mistake by others.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sivadasan Kunju Nair v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed a criminal case under the Essential Commodities Act against a company after the Collector exonerated it in adjudication proceedings, holding that prosecution would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Shri Shailesh Vishwanath Jambhale v. The General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the inclusion of an advocate’s name on the banking sector 'Caution List' for alleged negligence in title reports, holding that the bank’s procedural lapses cannot be shifted to the advocate absent fraud or criminal conduct.

civil petition_allowed

Naman Gupta v. Commissioner of Customs Airport and General

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:658-DB

Delhi High Court allowed writ petition quashing revocation of Custom Broker license due to denial of cross-examination and held that brokers are entitled to rely on customs-verified exporter credentials.

administrative appeal_allowed

V v. M

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1430-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an adulterous relationship alone does not disqualify a parent from child custody and upheld permanent custody with the mother subject to a modified shared parenting plan prioritizing the children's welfare.

family appeal_dismissed

Babban Giri v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1133

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused persons, holding that no cogent supervening circumstances justified revoking bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

Amit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:623

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration and CBI investigation into deaths of two IIT students alleging caste-based discrimination, holding that detailed enquiries negated such claims and extraordinary relief was unwarranted.

constitutional petition_dismissed

M/S PADMASHREE INC v. M/S UTTAM ENTERPRISES

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:730

The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff was entitled to recover losses and interest due to the defendant's breach of a fixed price procurement agreement for coriander, rejecting the defendant's belated defense.

civil appeal_allowed

Central Bureau of Investigation v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:616

The Delhi High Court allowed the CBI's writ petition directing the Trial Court to supply certified copies of documents for investigation in a disproportionate assets case, emphasizing the mandatory procedural safeguards under the CBI Manual and the importance of obtaining documents directly from Court records.

criminal appeal_allowed