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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

Shiva Industries v. Union of India Ministry of Defence & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2011 (124) DRJ 633 (FB)

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging tender conditions for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the petition must be filed in the courts at Nagpur where the cause of action arose.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ram Chander & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:491

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Mahesh Sharma @ Chintu v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:581

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a life convict's premature release application for non-application of the remission policy prevailing at conviction, directing fresh consideration under the 2004 Policy and clarifying furlough rules.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep Sharma v. Rajiv Garg

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:458

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal and upheld the vacation of an ad-interim injunction due to deliberate suppression of the respondent's correct address and non-compliance with Supreme Court directions, allowing execution of an ex-parte decree to proceed.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Federation of the Blind v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:573-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful transfer of Special Schools and Hostels to the Directorate of Education and issued binding directions to ensure their proper operation and maintenance under the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed

Noor Jahan v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:606-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing person after identifying the deceased through investigation and petitioner’s acceptance.

criminal petition_dismissed