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Nilesh Sharma v. Kamal Garg

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:556

The High Court allowed the petitioner's application to summon an additional defence witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to prove the cheque was issued from a proprietorship account, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal and imposing costs for delay.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jaideep Singh Senger v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:554

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence during appeal, holding that his medical condition did not warrant release and he had not served sufficient portion of his sentence to claim parity with co-accused.

criminal petition_dismissed

Kamal Kashyap v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:645

Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 394/34 IPC but reduced the sentence from three years to nine months considering the petitioner’s health and mitigating factors.

criminal sentence_modified

Airports Authority of India v. M/S M.S. Khurana Engineering Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:831-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing price escalation claims computed from actual site handover date, dismissing AAI's challenge for patent illegality under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar Sah v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:792-DB

The Delhi High Court granted retrospective promotion to a petitioner who was unable to complete mandatory promotional training due to deputation and institutional delays beyond his control.

service_law appeal_allowed

Sanjay Goel v. BKR Capital Pvt. Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:644

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s delayed application to cure defects in the written statement under Order VI Rule 15A CPC, setting aside the trial court’s order striking it off, emphasizing justice over procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed

Amarjeet Singh Bammi & Anr. v. Master Fatehvir Singh (Minor) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:580-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed respondents access to disputed records subject to an undertaking restricting use to the litigation and clarified conditions for further court intervention.

civil appeal_allowed

Mukesh v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:572-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the State to continue efforts to locate the petitioner’s missing wife and report progress periodically, despite the petitioner’s conviction for rape.

criminal petition_dismissed

CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION v. KAPIL WADHAWAN

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 58

The Supreme Court held that filing a complete chargesheet within the statutory period extinguishes the accused's right to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., even if further investigation is pending.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prakashchandra Joshi v. Kuntal Prakashchandra Joshi

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 55

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its discretionary power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India.

family appeal_allowed

RANI CHANDER KANTA v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 69

The Supreme Court upheld that ownership of evacuee property is limited to the area specifically sold and paid for, dismissing claims based on possession of a larger area.

property appeal_dismissed

OMDEO BALIRAM MUSALE v. PRAKASH RAMCHANDRA MAMIDWAR

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 93

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition against the High Court's refusal to restore a long-delayed suit dismissed for default, emphasizing procedural compliance and the impact of inordinate delay rendering the suit infructuous.

civil appeal_dismissed

Raja Naykar v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 56

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and conclusive chain of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Goa Foundation v. State of Goa

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 59

The Supreme Court upheld the State of Goa's forest identification criteria for private lands, rejecting the appellant's plea to lower canopy density and area thresholds, and dismissed the appeals challenging these criteria.

environmental / administrative appeal_dismissed

District & Sessions Court Employees Welfare Association v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:478-DB

The Delhi High Court held that pay scale parity does not entitle employees to claim re-designation of their posts, as nomenclature is an administrative decision beyond judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Prince Ben Nnaka v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:529

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national cannot be detained indefinitely in a deportation centre after completing sentence and being on bail, directing his immediate release and mandating visa consideration in compliance with Article 21.

criminal petition_allowed

Kamal Kant and Company LLP v. Raashee Fragrances India Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:608

The Delhi High Court restrained the Defendant from using the mark 'RAASHEE' due to its deceptive similarity to the Plaintiff's registered trademark 'RAJSHREE', allowing use only with a distinguishing prefix to avoid confusion.

civil appeal_allowed

Yasmin v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:561-DB

The Delhi High Court directed continued police investigation and monthly reporting in a Habeas Corpus petition concerning a missing minor registered under Section 363 IPC, without ordering immediate production.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bairrot Industries v. Ramesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:654

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's order awarding compensation for illegal termination, holding that the petitioner failed to prove lawful termination or full and final settlement.

labor appeal_dismissed

Ruslamn Petrov Metodiev v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:527

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a foreign national accused of fake currency offences, holding that non-filing of the FSL report does not entitle default bail and that the gravity of the offence and incriminating evidence justify denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed