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Raj Kantilal Shah v. M/s Sanskar Gem Pvt. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a debtor commits an act of insolvency upon failing to comply with an insolvency notice within the specified period, and an insolvency petition filed thereafter within three months is valid even if an application to set aside the notice is filed belatedly and dismissed.

civil petition_allowed

Dadaso Balaso Awad & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of prescribed qualifications for Sports Coach recruitment, ruling that courts should not interfere with expert authorities' decisions on eligibility criteria absent malafide or procedural irregularity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Meru Heights Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the registration of a cooperative housing society formed by majority apartment owners after removal of the property from the Apartment Ownership Act, ruling that de-registration on grounds of misrepresentation and non-issuance of notice to the developer was unjustified.

property appeal_allowed

Rahibai Laxman Lokhande v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an appellate order under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, holding that a further appeal under Section 247 is available and the writ petition is not maintainable.

administrative petition_dismissed

The General Manager, Mutha Founders Pvt Ltd v. Balu Appa Kurane & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2023

The court upheld that an employer must provide suitable light work to an employee disabled during employment and cannot deduct wages without inquiry, ruling refusal as unfair labour practice.

labor appeal_dismissed

Kale Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court, following the Supreme Court's review ruling, held that DRI officers are proper officers empowered to issue show cause notices under Section 28 of the Customs Act and granted the petitioner time to file an appeal without limitation objections.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chaman Lal @ Subhash v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8734

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under section 397 IPC due to insufficient evidence and unreliable witness testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kuldeep v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8884-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of the petitioner’s father, holding that all efforts to trace him were made and his court appearances post-date the alleged disappearance.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. Brijesh Shukla

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8696-DB

The Delhi High Court discharged a respondent from criminal contempt proceedings after accepting his unconditional apology and considering his mental health and lack of legal representation.

criminal petition_dismissed

PR Commissioner of Income Tax - Delhi v. Nikon Systems Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9429-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision allowing deduction of loss due to goods destroyed by fire as a revenue loss despite unsettled insurance claims, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Pushpendra Kumar and Ors. v. The State and Another

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8859

The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Section 376 IPC on the basis of a belated settlement, reaffirming that rape offences are non-compoundable and cannot be compromised in the interest of public policy and victim dignity.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sanjay Mohapatra v. Top Motocomponents Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8864

The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a Section 138 NI Act offence at an initial stage despite delayed application, emphasizing the compensatory nature of the offence and applying Supreme Court guidelines to promote early settlement.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8833

The Delhi High Court held that when a case is committed by a Magistrate to the Sessions Court under Section 323 CrPC, the Sessions trial must start de novo and evidence recorded before the Magistrate cannot be relied upon.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rinku Patel @ Ritu v. Dinesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8685-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order declaring the second marriage void under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act as it was solemnised during the subsistence of the appellant's prior marriage.

family appeal_dismissed

Indusind Bank Limited v. Department of Trade & Taxes, Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8792-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the definition of 'dealer' under the DVAT Act and dismissed the petition challenging VAT liability on sale of re-possessed vehicles by a bank.

tax petition_dismissed

Ravi Bhusan Shrivastva v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8881

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and rejected condonation of delay where the appellants failed to provide sufficient cause for a nearly five-year delay in filing an appeal under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

DELHI POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE v. VISHAL MEGA MART & ANR

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8893

The High Court held that the trial court erred in correcting a witness's cross-examination by referring to another witness's evidence without fresh recording and directed recall for re-examination and cross-examination in accordance with law.

criminal appeal_allowed

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Raj Rani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8724

The Delhi High Court reduced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a fifty percent deduction for personal expenses in a bachelor’s death, aligning with the Sarla Verma precedent.

civil appeal_allowed

Syed Habeebur Rehman v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 28(1) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8803-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to refund Rs. 44.60 lakhs to the petitioner and allowed statutory remedies for interest and balance refund claims, emphasizing compliance with procedural safeguards under the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_dismissed

Ashoka Estates Private Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8796

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Executing Court to reconsider the release of compensation to the petitioner and L&DO, holding that a struck-off company cannot maintain claims to defer payment.

civil appeal_allowed