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G.S. Raju v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8741

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a public servant for demanding and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that demand and acceptance can be proved by direct or circumstantial evidence even if the shadow witness turns hostile.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shaileh Rai v. Surender Singh

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8725

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the complainant witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. after a four-year delay, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such power and the need to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mrs. Anita Sachdeva & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8582

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with Will annexed to the petitioners upon proof of a valid Will and no objection from the sole surviving legal heir.

civil petition_allowed

RSPL Limited & Anr. v. Tata Sons Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8681

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement and passing off suit by consent, with the defendants agreeing to cease use of contested marks and modify their branding to avoid confusion.

civil settled

Smt. Rubina & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8719

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and criminal proceedings in a kidnapping and sale of a minor child case, holding that such serious offences cannot be compromised away despite parental settlement.

criminal petition_dismissed

Akbar Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8722

The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at pre-trial stage on the ground of time barred debt, as enforceability is a trial issue to be decided on evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed

UMAXE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. AIR FORCE NAVAL HOUSING BOARD

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8689

The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards on the ground that the arbitrator was ineligible and the petitioner did not waive its right to object despite participating in the arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Ram Naresh v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1037

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention can be inferred from joint participation in the crime even without prior conspiracy.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shashikant Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1036

The Supreme Court quashed the charge under Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act for lack of prima facie evidence that the accused knowingly committed a serious IPC offence against a Scheduled Caste member, while upholding other charges and continuing the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

THE KOUSHIK MUTUALLY AIDED COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY v. AMEENA BEGUM

Supreme Court of India · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1065

The Supreme Court held that a Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against an order dismissing an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC to set aside an ex-parte decree, and the correct remedy is an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohit Singhal & Anr. v. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023 INSC 1035

The Supreme Court held that mere demand for loan repayment with abusive language and assault, without proximate instigation, does not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC and quashed the prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed

Daya Sagar Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2024:DHC:6945

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitrator by one year under Sections 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Lcom (Tac) Anil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2025:DHC:2384-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for epilepsy diagnosed during service, emphasizing the presumption of attributability and the need for cogent reasons to deny such claims.

military_service_disability_pension appeal_dismissed

Vansh S/O Prakash Dolas v. The Ministry of Education & The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Dec 2023 · 2024 INSC 235

The Supreme Court held that children of Government of India employees domiciled in Maharashtra are entitled to State quota medical admission irrespective of parent's posting location and granted restitutive relief for illegal cancellation of admission.

administrative appeal_allowed

Madgavkar Salvage v. Bergen Offshore Logistics Pte. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 30 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award that rejected the appellant's claim for idle time charges under a salvage contract, affirming the limited scope of appellate review under the Arbitration Act.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Machindra Ganpat Gate v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of a Law Officer's engagement for filing a bail cancellation application without prior approval, ruling the decision was neither arbitrary nor illegal.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -5 v. Jaypee Powergrid Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8992-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s ruling that interest earned on fixed deposits from project funds was a capital receipt linked to the power transmission project and not taxable as income from other sources.

tax appeal_dismissed

Santosh Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8942-DB

The Delhi High Court held that once adverse remarks in an officer's APAR are expunged and grading upgraded, the officer is entitled to be considered by a review DPC for promotion as of the date of his batchmates' promotion, and refusal to do so is arbitrary.

administrative petition_allowed

Coconut Development Board v. Mohan Das

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:9353

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's imposition of costs on the Petitioner for non-appearance, holding that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 should be exercised sparingly and not to interfere with such costs.

consumer_protection petition_dismissed

M/S Pioneer Aqua v. M/S Top Line Build-Tech (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:9188

The Delhi High Court transferred an initial-stage winding up petition to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that such proceedings must be adjudicated by the Tribunal unless irreversible steps have been taken.

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