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Rajendri Devi & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:41

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased passenger who fell from a running train, holding that a valid railway pass and initial reports suffice to establish liability under the Railways Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Times Innovative Media Ltd. v. Space Turtle Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:43

The Delhi High Court held that winding up petitions at an initial stage pending before it must be transferred to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, in light of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

corporate other

Sridev Sharma v. Anupam Mathur

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:85

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint disclosing a cause of action cannot be dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely on disputed factual grounds such as absence of privity of contract, which must be decided at trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Baljit Singh v. Delhi Medical Council & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:140-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the medical council's finding of no negligence by a cardiologist, affirming that adherence to accepted medical practice precludes liability absent gross negligence.

medical negligence / administrative law appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Kumar & Anr. v. Bank of Maharashtra

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:91

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for possession and rent recovery from a tenant after loan satisfaction is distinct and not barred by an earlier suit for declaration of ownership, dismissing the defendant's application for rejection.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shubham Pratap Singh v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:71

The Delhi High Court transferred a writ petition concerning service recruitment to the Central Administrative Tribunal, affirming the CAT's exclusive jurisdiction under the Administrative Tribunal Act and extended the petitioner's joining time.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vatika Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:93

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate General of Training to decide the petitioner’s pending application for additional trade units within two weeks, ensuring expeditious administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed

Sachin Jain v. Rajesh Jain

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:81

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 NI Act case where the cheque was dishonoured due to the bank account being blocked by statutory authorities beyond the drawer's control.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shri Anil Khandelwal v. The Registrar University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:60-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a contract claim suit as barred by limitation, clarifying that an arbitration agreement does not bar civil court jurisdiction absent a timely Section 8 application.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Nighawan v. Shweta

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:68-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, while dismissing the claim of cruelty for lack of specific evidence.

family appeal_allowed

M/S Radhey Trading Company v. Principal Commissioner of Goods and Services Tax, North Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:144-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a defective GST registration cancellation order and show cause notice for lack of specific grounds and reasons, emphasizing the need for self-contained notices and objective satisfaction for retrospective cancellations.

tax petition_allowed

Geeta Mehta & Anr. v. Anil Mehta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:190

The court held that an injunction in a partition suit binds only the parties and not the Noida Authority, which may proceed with cancellation of allotment under its rules, and dismissed defendants' applications seeking to restrain such action.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vingro Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Nitya Shree Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:564

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between the petitioner and Respondent No.1, excluding the directors from arbitration as they are not parties to the arbitration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ram Darash Yadav

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2025:DHC:4072-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising post-entry are service-connected unless rebutted by the employer.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 21

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gurdev Singh Bhalla v. State of Punjab & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 22

The Supreme Court upheld the summoning of police officials under Section 319 Cr.P.C. despite absence of sanction, holding that prima facie evidence justified their trial for corruption-related offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jitendra Kumar Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 20

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case by holding that the dying declaration was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Punjab v. Gurpreet Singh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 154

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's acquittal of the main accused in a murder case, restoring his conviction based on reliable eyewitness testimony, motive, and recovery of weapon, while upholding acquittal of co-accused due to lack of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Darshan Lal Bohra

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 508

The Supreme Court held that only objectors who filed written objections under Section 5A have a right to hearing, acceptance of compensation bars challenge, and substantial compliance with Section 5A suffices to uphold land acquisition.

property appeal_allowed

CBI BS AND FC Mumbai v. Manojdev Gokulchand Seksaria and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 618

The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court's order quashing criminal proceedings related to IPO fraud, holding that SEBI consent does not bar criminal trial and remanded the matter for hearing by a Division Bench.

criminal appeal_allowed