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Reshma Shivraj Bhosale v. Shivraj Bapusaheb Bhosle

High Court of Bombay · 22 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a restitution of conjugal rights petition from Kolhapur Family Court to Vasai Civil Court prioritizing the wife's health and convenience, clarifying jurisdiction and applicability of Section 21-A of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed

United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Roopraj Gendu Parihar

High Court of Bombay · 22 Dec 2023

The High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of sole negligence on the part of the driver who started the vehicle without checking for the presence of deceased persons sleeping below it, dismissing the Insurance Company's appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bhagirathibai Shivgonda Patil v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court held that landowners who have filed and secured a Reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 cannot subsequently seek re-determination of compensation under Section 28A, dismissing the Petitioners' challenge to the rejection of their Section 28A application.

property petition_dismissed

Dhananjay Bhagwandas Devi v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Dec 2023

The High Court held that transferring employees to non-equivalent posts is unlawful and that suspension pending enquiry must comply with Supreme Court limits, setting aside the transfer and curtailing the suspension period.

service_law appeal_allowed

Amit Madhukar Bhogale v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Dec 2023

The court held that filing of the charge-sheet under IPC within the statutory period bars the accused from claiming default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., and subsequent invocation of MCOCA does not revive this right as the investigation is a continuation, not a new one.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9341

The Delhi High Court held that prisoners have a constitutional right to adequate medical care, directed the petitioner to receive specialized treatment at a referral hospital, and issued comprehensive directions to improve prison healthcare infrastructure.

criminal other

Harsh Pathak v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9394

The Delhi High Court held that Kendriya Vidyalayas must accept EWS certificates issued by the applicant’s State of residence and struck down guidelines requiring state-specific certificates, directing admission of the petitioner’s son under the EWS category.

constitutional petition_allowed

Rahul Dev v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9344

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict who had absconded during furlough but demonstrated subsequent good conduct, holding that prior misconduct does not permanently bar parole if special circumstances exist.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9298

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a murder case, holding that strong forensic and circumstantial evidence against him precluded bail despite co-accused being granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Innocent Duru @Monday v. State Through SHO

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9311

Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application in a serious assault and robbery case supported by CCTV evidence, emphasizing gravity of allegations and denying bail despite claims of false implication.

criminal petition_dismissed

Narendra Kumar v. Rajesh Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9285

The Delhi High Court refused interim injunction restraining alienation of disputed property during appeal, holding unregistered documents do not confer title and lis pendens does not prohibit transfers outright.

civil petition_dismissed

Akhilesh Mishra v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9302

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Akhilesh Mishra accused of impersonation and extortion under the guise of Enforcement Directorate officials, holding that the serious nature of the offences and active involvement in the conspiracy preclude bail at the pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India v. Kabir Shankar Bose

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9286-DB

The Delhi High Court held that TRAI is not obligated under the RTI Act to furnish information about phone surveillance as such information is outside its statutory powers and exempt under the RTI Act.

administrative appeal_allowed

Kundan Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9342

The Delhi High Court held that the fundamental right to procreation under Article 21 includes convicts and granted parole for medically-assisted procreation due to advanced age and prolonged incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kundan Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9342

The Delhi High Court held that the fundamental right to procreation under Article 21 survives incarceration and granted parole to a life convict for medically-assisted procreation due to advancing age and absence of biological child.

criminal appeal_allowed

Subodh Kumar Wadhwa v. Manish Tanwar

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9326

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that the rent was not reduced verbally, the suit was not barred by the Rent Control Act, and mesne profits are payable from the date of tenancy termination.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sakil Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9293

The Delhi High Court granted default bail to the accused as the chargesheet was filed beyond the 60-day period calculated from the date of judicial remand, affirming the accused's indefeasible right to default bail under Section 167 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Guddu Khan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9310

Bail was denied to the petitioner caught red-handed with commercial quantity of heroin under the NDPS Act, as he failed to establish reasonable grounds to overcome the statutory bail embargo.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Vert Equipment Private Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9396-DB

The Delhi High Court held that indefinite suspension of business dealings by the Ministry of Defence without issuing a Show Cause Notice and affording an opportunity of hearing violates natural justice, even in defence procurement cases.

administrative appeal_dismissed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Shadab

Delhi High Court · 22 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9287

The Delhi High Court quashed orders summoning senior police officials and issuing bailable warrants for delay in FSL reports, emphasizing judicial restraint and the independence of forensic agencies.

criminal petition_allowed