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State Bank of India v. The Consortium of Murari Lal Jalan and Florian Fritsch

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 51

The Supreme Court held that the Performance Bank Guarantee cannot be adjusted against payment obligations under the Resolution Plan and directed the Successful Resolution Applicant to deposit the full amount in cash as per the Plan's terms.

corporate appeal_allowed

Ramalingam & Ors. v. N. Viswanathan

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 45

The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and restored their discharge where medical evidence established the deceased's death was natural, negating a prima facie case for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Allahabad University v. Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey)

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 1003

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reading down of UGC Regulation 10(f)(iii), holding it inapplicable to shortlisting candidates for Assistant Professor posts, thereby allowing teaching experience to be counted regardless of emoluments drawn.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Manmeet Singh Alias Goldie v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of dacoity with murder under Section 396 IPC due to failure to prove participation of five or more persons, emphasizing the necessity of an assembly for such conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mahesh Panjabrao Andhale v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 17 Jan 2024

The High Court discharged the landlord accused under Section 3 of the PITA Act due to lack of prima facie material showing knowledge or wilful participation in the use of his premises as a brothel.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Edunetwork Private Limited v. The Regional Provident Fund

High Court of Bombay · 17 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR for alleged EPF misappropriation for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 7A of the EPF Act and procedural safeguards for start-ups.

criminal petition_allowed

Sopan Trambak Wani v. Director of Town Planning, Maharashtra State & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 17 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that failure by authorities to acquire reserved land within the statutory period under the MRTP Act results in lapsing of reservation, entitling the landowner to develop the property.

property petition_allowed

ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLAT BUYERS ASSOCIATION v. M/S. ANSAL CROWN INFRABUILD PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 54

The Supreme Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar execution proceedings against its directors/officers who may be individually liable.

civil appeal_allowed

Pramila v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 50

The Supreme Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and quashed her life imprisonment sentence, directing that juveniles must be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajasthan High Court v. Ved Priya

Supreme Court of India · 16 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationary judicial officer without enquiry is valid unless punitive, limiting judicial review of such administrative decisions and setting aside the High Court's reinstatement order.

administrative appeal_allowed

Anirudh Arun Bhandarkar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR under Section 306 IPC against the applicants, holding that mere allegations of harassment without evidence of proximate instigation do not constitute abetment of suicide.

criminal petition_allowed

Samrat Span Realties v. The Registrar of Firms, Pune

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that expulsion of a partner constitutes a change in the firm's constitution that must be recorded by the Registrar of Firms, and disputes over expulsion are to be resolved by courts, not the Registrar.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s Bafna Udyog v. Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that in absence of an arbitration agreement, the Court cannot appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act despite failure of the MSME Facilitation Council to refer the dispute to arbitration under the MSMED Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Bansilal S. Kabra v. Global Trade Finance Limited & Anr

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the amendment to Section 202(1) CrPC mandating an inquiry before issuing process against accused residing outside jurisdiction is mandatory to prevent frivolous complaints.

criminal other

Sandesh Vitthal Thakur & Ors. v. The Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) Raigad & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-passing of Award within statutory time, as the urgency clause under Section 17 of the 1894 Act was not validly invoked without payment of 80% estimated compensation, and directed fresh compensation determination under the 2013 Act.

property appeal_allowed

M/S Gurprakash Enterprise & Ors. v. Kailash Sewani & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:341-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree on admissions for recovery of rent and possession under a lease deed, holding that admitted execution and possession warrant decree absent substantive triable issues.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shri Arjun Kansal v. Shri Ajit Singh Bagga

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:405

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs.2.31 crores with interest and delayed payment compensation against the Defendant for breaching a court-recorded settlement in a property sale dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Balasaraswathy v. KVSN Raju

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:578

The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the tenant was duly served statutory demand notice under the Delhi Rent Control Act and dismissed the petition challenging the eviction order under Article 227 of the Constitution.

property petition_dismissed

Khera Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. B.K. Bansal

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Arbitrator's interim order restoring possession and restraining alienation under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37.

civil appeal_dismissed

Maya Tyagi v. Simmer Sahni

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:704

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a non-signatory drawer under Section 138 NI Act for lack of statutory demand notice and absence of cheque signature.

criminal appeal_allowed