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Union of India v. Vivek Kumar

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8573-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of an empanelled officer's promotion to General Manager post after vigilance clearance, emphasizing timely and fair administrative action.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The Chief Commissioner of Income Tax – Central -1(OSD) v. Vishnu Apartments Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9256-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of a Rs. 47.07 crore addition by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ruling that a genuine collaboration agreement accepted and taxed in the recipient's hands cannot be treated as a sham transaction by the Assessing Officer.

tax appeal_dismissed

POWERGRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED v. SPML INFRA LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9007

The Delhi High Court held that the mandate of an Arbitral Tribunal cannot be extended after the Award has been delivered under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing the petition for post-Award extension.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anish Pramod Patel v. Kiran Jyot Maini

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8589

Delhi High Court remanded interim maintenance orders under PWDV Act for fresh adjudication after parties file affidavits of income disclosure, directing interim payment to wife pending fresh decision.

family remanded

Rajesh Marwah v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8721

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a belated application to recall the complainant for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such power must be exercised judiciously and not to cause undue delay.

criminal petition_dismissed

Somdutt Singh v. NCB

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8553

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in an NDPS case holding that confessional statements of co-accused are inadmissible against others and Section 37 rigours do not apply without recoveries from the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Azad Singh & Ors. v. Krishna Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed second appeals challenging the validity of a registered Will, holding that an unregistered family settlement photocopy was inadmissible and could not override the Will's ownership rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vikas Sharma v. University of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8776-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the eighteen-month validity period for recruitment advertisements applies to both Teaching and Non-Teaching posts, and a candidate has no vested right if the recruitment process is not completed within this period, thereby dismissing the appellant's claim for appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Fahad Rahber v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8742

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under IPC for impersonation and cheating, holding that police discretion in invoking relevant laws during investigation must be respected and quashing at the FIR stage is an exceptional remedy.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ravinder Kaur v. Rekha Patwa & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8749

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place five sale deeds on record as evidence of alternate accommodation in eviction proceedings without requiring amendment of pleadings, leaving the substantive dispute to the Trial Court.

civil petition_allowed

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