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Niharika v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2023 · 2024:DHC:3216

The Delhi High Court confirmed and made absolute the provisional admission of a DG category student shortlisted through a computerised draw of lots, directing the school to admit her and uphold her right to education.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. COL Koutharapu Srinivasa Retd

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2023 · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 895

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of disability pension to a retired army officer for ailments detected after long service, affirming the presumption that such disabilities are attributable to military service unless rebutted by clear evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

Max Healthcare Institute Limited v. Touch Healthcare Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 19 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Arbitrator's refusal of interim reliefs, holding that the Term Sheet was not a binding contract and the deadline was not validly extended in writing, limiting court interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Vijay Nanikram Bhatia & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's sanction of Ulhasnagar's revised Development Plan, holding that judicial review is limited to procedural compliance under the MRTP Act and dismissing challenges to the plan's validity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Janta Housing Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed a unilateral Deemed Conveyance order for violating natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing including all affected parties.

property appeal_allowed

Arti Rajesh Karangutkar v. Anna Rocky Fernandes

High Court of Bombay · 19 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the acquittal, and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheque issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt, clarifying the inapplicability of Section 269-SS of the Income Tax Act to the lender.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gautam P. Navlakha v. National Investigating Agency & State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 19 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Gautam Navlakha in a UAP Act case, holding that mere membership of a banned organization without prima facie involvement in terrorist acts and prolonged pre-trial detention justify bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Petit Mansion C-Wing Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 19 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court held that Section 154B-27 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is an enforcement provision and does not empower the Registrar to adjudicate ownership or membership disputes, quashing the impugned orders passed under this section.

administrative petition_allowed

Mahadeb Sarkar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9181-DB

Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order dismissing the petitioner's application for implementation of engagement order, directing fresh consideration of all pleadings.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vasvi Grover v. Manish Grover

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9119

The Delhi High Court set aside Family Court orders closing the petitioner's right to cross-examine in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the need to balance expeditious disposal with fair opportunity to defend.

family appeal_allowed

Om Prakash v. State & Another

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023

The Delhi High Court set aside orders directing FIR registration against police officers, holding that alleged assault inside police station was not under 'colour of duty' and sanction under Section 140 Delhi Police Act was not required, but the application under Section 156(3) CrPC did not warrant FIR registration without proper judicial scrutiny.

criminal appeal_allowed

Damini Manchanda v. Avinash Bhambhani

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9124-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of an interim injunction restraining a respondent from pursuing divorce proceedings in Canada, applying principles of forum conveniens and comity where both parties reside abroad.

family appeal_dismissed

Prem Singh v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9244

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in an illegal arms case, holding that constructive possession of arms includes control and knowledge, and interim bail granted after reservation of judgment was cancelled.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shashi Jawa v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9132

The Delhi High Court remanded a probate petition for further evidence on the testator's mental capacity, directing expert testimony before deciding the validity of the Will executed with thumb impressions.

civil remanded

Alok Chopra v. Dhruv Verma

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9230

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed for non-prosecution under Section 138 NI Act, holding that negligence of counsel cannot prejudice the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kishore Kanna v. State & Another

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9234

The Delhi High Court held that mere designation as a Director does not attract criminal liability under Section 141 of the NI Act without specific allegations of responsibility for company affairs and dismissed the petition to quash the complaint.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bharat Bhushan Sharma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9275-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the petitioner to participate in the skill retest and ordered the recruitment process to proceed in accordance with rules after the petitioner qualified the retest.

administrative petition_allowed

Inderpreet Singh Ahluwalia v. Crystal Credit Corporation Limited and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9253-DB

The Delhi High Court granted a three-week extension to the appellant for depositing the balance auction amount in liquidation proceedings and allowed inspection of relevant documents, modifying the impugned order accordingly.

corporate appeal_allowed

Gorkha Security Services v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9160

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failing to provide reasons for denial of pre-award interest, holding that unreasoned denial amounts to patent illegality warranting interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

The Hershey Company v. Atul Jalan Trading as Akshat Online Traders

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9248

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction against a trader selling expired counterfeit Hershey's chocolates, directing seizure of goods and police investigation to protect public health and uphold food safety laws.

civil appeal_allowed