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Gulshan Bajwa v. High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 74

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal contempt against an advocate who made baseless allegations and threats against judges and opposing counsel, emphasizing the need to protect judicial dignity and independence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Madhuri Bharat Upadhey v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that only the Management of a private school is competent to grant sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and sanction granted by the Director of Education without Management's approval is invalid, leading to discharge of the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Association for Protection of Civil Rights v. The Municipal Corporation of the City of Thane

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court directed the Thane Municipal Corporation to operationalize a public hospital ensuring free medical services to the poor under its own resolution, while upholding its policy decision to run the hospital on a PPP model.

constitutional petition_allowed

Nainesh Sanghvi v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jan 2024

An Authorised Officer replaced under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act loses authority to submit reports, and any such unauthorized report and consequent recovery certificate are invalid.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Commissioner, Solapur Municipal Corporation v. M/s. S.M.C.-G.E.C.P. Ltd (J.V.)

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award setting aside penalties, termination, and blacklisting of the contractor, holding that the Municipal Corporation was responsible for delays and the award was not perverse or illegal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepali Kapoor v. Avato Ward-63, State Goods and Services Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:746-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and prior notice, and modified the cancellation order to operate prospectively from the date of suspension.

tax appeal_allowed

Dashrath Lal Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:598-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty of pay reduction imposed on a CISF officer for misconduct and insubordination, affirming the limited scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Railtech Infraventure Pvt. Ltd. v. Rail Land Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:948

The Delhi High Court held that the Letter of Acceptance and bid documents constitute a binding contract containing an arbitration clause, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite non-execution of the formal Lease Agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

SPJ Cargo Pvt. Ltd. v. Sarah Foods

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:879

The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing the Written Statement and condonation application, holding that the Covid-19 pandemic extension of limitation period applies, allowing the defendant's pleadings to be taken on record.

civil appeal_allowed

Mamta Tushar Chaudhary v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:955

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against the petitioner, holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Geeta Monga v. GNG Stock Holding Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1231

The Delhi High Court upheld the award of 20% interim compensation under Section 143A of the NI Act against the accused for delay tactics, dismissing the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. as an improper second revision.

criminal petition_dismissed

Abhishek Kumar v. Neha Lal

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:859

The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case under Sections 498A/406 IPC does not warrant quashing of a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act before trial conclusion, dismissing the petition and directing expeditious trial completion.

family petition_dismissed

Deepak Ahirwar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1158

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging attempted rape of a minor, holding that discrepancies in the victim's statements do not justify quashing and the trial must proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed

SAP SE v. VTECH SOFT SOLUTIONS & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:835

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against Vtech Soft Solutions for infringing SAP SE's trademarks and copyrights by offering pirated software and unauthorized training, relying on summary judgment due to defendant's non-appearance.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Arunima Automobiles v. Maruti Udyog Limited Now Maruti Suzuki Indian Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:1043

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the dissolved partnership firm cannot maintain arbitration proceedings under a non-assignable agreement and the claims are barred by limitation.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Dharam Narayan Gautam v. State Through Economic Offences Wing & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:702-DB

The Delhi High Court ordered immediate release of a petitioner illegally detained despite bail and release orders, emphasizing that expired production warrants cannot justify continued custody.

criminal petition_allowed

Haji Ashraf v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:669

The High Court partially quashed charges of theft and wrongful restraint due to lack of sufficient material but allowed trial on charges of voluntarily causing hurt and house trespass.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sub Maj (Hony Lt) v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:639-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pensionary benefits for JCOs awarded honorary ranks after retirement, upholding the policy denying such benefits in line with the Supreme Court's prior dismissal of a similar petition.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India & Anr. v. Priyanka Yadav

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:612-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order reinstating a nurse terminated for allegedly producing a forged certificate, holding that forgery was not conclusively proven and the dismissal was disproportionate.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Deepak Gautam v. Swati Kumar

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:695

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a matrimonial case to consolidate proceedings before a single Family Court, facilitating judicial efficiency and suggesting mediation.

family appeal_allowed