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Santokh Dhunna v. Nitesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming the respondent's entitlement to recover ₹4,60,200 paid for machinery not delivered by the appellant.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar Gupta v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8950-DB

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner liberty to urge the plea of back wages before the Tribunal in fresh proceedings, ensuring parity with a similarly situated co-applicant.

administrative petition_allowed

Manas Beura and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9062-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to verify the petitioner's identity and family details and dispose of the claim for family pension and arrears as a representation within six weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sriganesh Eswaran v. M/S Secrets of India Tours Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9069

The Delhi High Court allowed belated filing of the statement of truth with costs and conditions, setting aside the Trial Court's order and directing expeditious disposal of the suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Arun Kumar Tantia v. Industrial Development Bank of India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9154-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s transfer application challenging the territorial jurisdiction of DRT-II over recovery proceedings, while continuing interim protection against precipitate action on the property.

civil other

Sh Matlub Ali v. Neeta Yadav and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9027

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from eviction to the tenant on payment of use and occupation charges and compliance with an undertaking to vacate by a specified date, staying execution of the eviction order.

civil appeal_allowed

Kendriya Vidyalaya v. Aryan Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9010-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that CBSE Examination Bye-Laws govern promotion from Class XI to XII in Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools, allowing substitution of an additional subject for a failed main subject, overruling conflicting KVS Education Code provisions.

education appeal_dismissed

Anjali Jain v. The State and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9057-DB

The Delhi High Court held that habeas corpus is not a remedy to decide child custody where custody has already been granted, and dismissed the petition seeking production of the kidnapped minor child.

criminal petition_dismissed

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9051-DB

The Delhi High Court held that ancillary charges collected by electricity distribution utilities form part of an exempt composite supply under GST and set aside the impugned circular mandating GST on such charges.

tax petition_allowed

Orzeku v. VihykFkhZ

Supreme Court of India · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 371

The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses, holding that conviction under Sections 302 and 149 IPC requires proof beyond reasonable doubt and proper identification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Orzeku v. VihykFkhZ

Supreme Court of India · 13 Dec 2023 · 2016 (7) SCC 1

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a petitioner as a member of an unlawful assembly under Sections 302 and 149 IPC, affirming liability based on common intention and participation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

IN RE: INTERPLAY BETWEEN ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT 1996 AND THE INDIAN STAMP ACT 1899

Supreme Court of India · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1066

The Supreme Court clarified that non-payment of stamp duty renders arbitration agreements inadmissible but not void, requiring courts to examine stamping compliance at the referral stage while harmonizing arbitration law with fiscal statutes.

arbitration other

P.C. Modi v. Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya and Another

Supreme Court of India · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1067

The Supreme Court held that a Sports Officer/PTI at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya qualifies as a "teacher" entitled to retire at 62 years, reversing the High Court's contrary decision.

labor appeal_allowed

Maheshwari Yadav & Anr. v. The State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India · 13 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1068

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of appellants under Sections 302 and 325 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention and credible eyewitness testimony suffice to sustain vicarious liability even without prior conspiracy.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anand Kumar Rai v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2024:DHC:1642

The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi must appoint a Ph.D. supervisor for the petitioner and quashed the illegal condition requiring the petitioner to find his own supervisor.

academic/administrative petition_allowed

Union of India and Ors. v. Hemant Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2023 · 2024:DHC:7840-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to hear the matter by 21 October 2024, with the stay order ceasing if not heard, emphasizing expeditious disposal without expressing views on merits.

administrative other

Indubai D. Kothawale and Ors. v. Laxman Balwant Chougule and Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 12 Dec 2023

The High Court upheld the executing court's rejection of a third party's obstruction application due to lack of evidence of possession, affirming that execution courts may summarily dismiss baseless objections under Order 21 Rule 97 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Smt. Shaila Madhukar Gore & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 12 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court held that without statutory declaration under relevant Central or State laws or heritage listing, a temple cannot be judicially protected as an ancient monument, and petitioners must seek such declaration from competent authorities.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Com. Ltd. v. Baban Dattatray Nimbalkar

High Court of Bombay · 12 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's award holding that a laborer injured while unloading goods in a field with permission is a third party under the Motor Vehicles Act and the accident site qualifies as a public place.

civil appeal_dismissed

Hitachi Astemo Fie Pvt. Ltd. v. Nirajkumar Prabhakarrao Kadu

High Court of Bombay · 12 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the dismissal of a union office bearer for posting provocative Facebook messages inciting hatred against management during wage negotiations, holding such acts as misconduct under Model Standing Orders and affirming the fairness of the domestic enquiry.

labor appeal_allowed