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Aditya Raj v. State & Another

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8791

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC case after considering inconsistencies in the complainant's statements and imposed stringent conditions to ensure fair trial and prevent witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Jai Prakash

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8784

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal as barred by limitation, holding that unexplained and inordinate delay by a government agency cannot be condoned without sufficient cause.

civil appeal_dismissed

Johnson & Johnson Pte. Ltd. v. Mr. Abbireddi Satish Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8766

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using deceptively similar trademarks and trade dress to the plaintiff’s registered marks in a trademark infringement and passing off suit involving electrolyte drinks.

civil appeal_allowed

Lamboder Jha v. Govt NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8787

The Delhi High Court directed strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure and Standing Orders for tracing missing children, emphasizing police accountability, procedural diligence, and enhanced training to ensure timely recovery and protection of minors.

criminal petition_allowed

Bhikhu Mali & Anr. v. Ved Prakash

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8783

The High Court granted stay of execution of an ex-parte decree subject to payment of mesne profits pending hearing of the application to set aside the decree.

civil appeal_allowed

Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India and pharmaceutical companies to ensure free and timely treatment for children suffering from rare diseases, affirming the State's obligation under Article 21 to provide access to essential medicines.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Kamlesh Chauhan and Ors. v. Sanjeev Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8758

The Delhi High Court granted tenants additional time to vacate premises after dismissal of leave to defend application, subject to payment of use and occupation charges and arrears, staying eviction execution on compliance.

civil appeal_allowed

Budhhu & Ors. v. Ved Prakash

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8782

The Delhi High Court granted a conditional stay of execution of an ex-parte decree pending hearing of the application to set aside the decree, subject to payment of mesne profits by the petitioners.

civil appeal_allowed

Loil Overseas Foods Ltd. v. MGR Holding

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8757

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner a final limited opportunity to lead evidence on payment of costs and strict terms, upholding the trial court’s order dismissing the earlier application with costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Devinder v. Lt. Governor & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8740

The Delhi High Court restrained the conduct of mass eco-tourism events in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary due to lack of proper environmental safeguards and unlawful grant of permission under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

environmental other

Shalini Singh v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8746

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to appear in a promotion exam for which she did not meet eligibility criteria, affirming strict adherence to promotion policies and prior judicial protections limited to specific promotion exercises.

administrative petition_dismissed

SSR International v. Triveni Engineering and Industries Limited Sugar Unit Sabitgarh

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8747

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the statement of truth with the plaint is a curable defect and allowed amendment of the plaint after final arguments to include it, setting aside the Trial Court's rejection.

civil appeal_allowed

Surjit Singh v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1069

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to the inadmissibility of the dying declaration recorded without proper medical fitness certification and contradictions in prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Derek A C Lobo & Ors. v. Ulric M A Lobo (Dead) By Lrs. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1093

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will executed by the testatrix, holding that the propounders discharged their burden of proof and the suspicious circumstances alleged were unfounded.

civil appeal_allowed

Sadanand Gangaram Kadam v. Directorate of Enforcement

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed bail to the accused in a PMLA case, holding that proper grounds of arrest were not furnished and that prosecution under PMLA requires an existing scheduled offence with proceeds of crime.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anantrao Shankarrao Jagtap v. Prakash Nivruthi Tajanpure

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2023

The High Court quashed the Magistrate's order directing investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. due to lack of prior FIR, unexplained delay, and absence of verifiable material, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion and procedural compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Richard Alexander Geary v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the father's petition for custody and repatriation of the child to Singapore, holding the child's welfare lies in India with the mother due to safety concerns and lack of habitual residence in Singapore.

family petition_dismissed

Ramchandra Tukaram Mohite v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's discretionary decision to reject a proposed modification to a Development Plan and retain the original land reservation, emphasizing limited judicial interference in town planning matters.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pimpri-Chinchwad Mahanagarpalika & Anr. v. National Workers Federation & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Court's finding that transferring workers' services to a contractor without consent constituted unfair labour practice, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.

labor appeal_dismissed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. M/S Timex Group India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9411-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal challenging the classification of advertising, marketing, and promotion expenses as international transactions, following coordinate bench precedents.

tax appeal_dismissed