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Miss Tejaswee v. Sh Samumder Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:627

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to include newly discovered Gift Deeds during suit pendency, holding that limitation and delay are to be decided on merits and not at the amendment stage.

civil appeal_allowed

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Ethioipian Electric Power Corp. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:632

The Delhi High Court allowed recovery of court fees and advocate fees as litigation costs but disallowed Bank Guarantee commission charges and travel expenses not pleaded as relief in the suit.

civil petition_allowed

Ram Beti v. The State

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:416-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition concerning a missing person complaint as the matter was already registered in the appropriate jurisdiction and advised the petitioner to seek remedy before the competent authority.

criminal petition_dismissed

Jitender v. Union of India; Chandrakant Tyagi v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of candidature for alleged unfair means without giving the candidates an opportunity to be heard violates natural justice and set aside the rejection orders.

administrative appeal_allowed

Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024

The Delhi High Court directed equitable access to treatment for children with rare diseases, emphasizing negotiated drug pricing and free therapy provisions under judicial supervision.

constitutional other

Sanjeev Maggu v. Commissioner of Customs Air Cargo Complex

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:448-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs adjudicating authority to allow the petitioner further opportunity for cross-examination and a personal hearing before passing final orders under the Customs Act, 1962.

administrative petition_allowed

Deepak Aggarwal and Anr v. Gyan Chand since deceased through LRs

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:390

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a review petition maintaining the original order does not merge the orders, rendering a civil revision petition against such orders not maintainable and directing the petitioners to file an appeal instead.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Sain & Ors. v. Pragati Power Corporation Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:653

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the combined seniority list and promotional scheme, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record justified review and that delay and estoppel barred the writ petition.

civil petition_dismissed

Taha Taufiq v. Narcotics Control Bureau New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:428

Bail under Section 37 NDPS Act is denied to the petitioner involved in trafficking commercial quantity of narcotics, as reasonable grounds to believe his innocence are absent.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Smt. Kamla Devi Teacher Training College v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:562

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a delayed appeal against NCTE recognition withdrawal, holding that a 10-year unexplained delay cannot be condoned.

administrative petition_dismissed

Staff Selection Commission v. Krashan Kumar

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2024 · 2025:DHC:1366-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the direction for a fresh medical examination of a recruitment candidate diagnosed with haemorrhoids, clarifying that the candidate is bound by the outcome and not entitled to further chances.

administrative petition_dismissed

AXIS BANK LIMITED v. NAREN SHETH & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 105

The Supreme Court corrected a terminology error in its earlier judgment by substituting 'unsecured creditor' with 'secured creditor' and condoned the delay in filing the clarification application.

civil appeal_allowed

Jay Shri & Anr v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 48

The Supreme Court held that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intent does not attract criminal liability under Sections 420 or 406 IPC and granted anticipatory bail to the appellants in a case involving alleged cheating and conspiracy.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kusha Duruka v. State of Odisha

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 46

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous after the appellant was granted bail but censured the appellant for non-disclosure of pending proceedings and directed procedural reforms to ensure transparency and consistency in bail applications arising from the same FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Raja Gounder v. M. Sengodan

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 47

The Supreme Court held that children born of void or voidable marriages are entitled to inherit their deceased father's share in property based on admissions by the father, and allowed partition accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajaram Banderao Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jan 2024 · 2024:BHC-AS:2765

The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the accused, holding that investigation by an unauthorized officer under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is illegal and vitiates the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Amarlal Hasomal Lalwani v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed a delayed and stale FIR under Section 498A IPC for cruelty, holding that unexplained delay and absence of prima facie offence justify invoking inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anita Dominic D'Souza & Ors. v. Shaikh Abdul Rauf

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jan 2024

The High Court dismissed the landlord's interim application seeking market rent deposit during pendency of a revision challenging dismissal of eviction suit, holding such direction is impermissible absent an eviction decree.

civil petition_dismissed

Indus Tower Limited v. Gram Panchayat Tanang

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the Gram Panchayat's arbitrary revocation of a No Objection Certificate for mobile tower installation, emphasizing the need for natural justice and scientific evidence before restricting telecommunication infrastructure.

administrative appeal_allowed

Anchor Health & Beauty Care Pvt. Ltd. v. Raghav Lifestyles Products & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Jan 2024 · 2023:DHC:9463

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decree in terms of a settlement restricting defendants from using the combined mark "CLOVE POWER" but permitting use of the individual words separately.

civil settled