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Vishesh Aggarwal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8438

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious offences of extortion and assault, holding that compromise between parties does not warrant quashing when investigation is pending.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S Prasad Process Pvt Ltd v. Kasturi Rajan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8456

The High Court allowed the petition to set aside the trial court's dismissal of an application without merit hearing, directing a fresh hearing subject to costs, emphasizing the right to be heard and addressing trial delays.

civil appeal_allowed

Ms. Suman and Ors. v. Praveen Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8464

The Delhi High Court transferred a partition suit to itself from the Trial Court after the petitioners sought to amend the plaint to enhance valuation, thereby ousting the Trial Court's pecuniary jurisdiction, to avoid restarting proceedings de novo.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunita Aggarwal v. Mahinder Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8465

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to transfer a civil suit to the court of proper territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing that suits should not proceed in courts lacking jurisdiction even if the objection is raised belatedly.

civil appeal_allowed

Gayanwati & Ors. v. Mukesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8466

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation by determining the deceased's income based on commission evidence rather than minimum wages in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Irfan Saifi @ Bona v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8585

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 50 notice is mandatory only for personal searches and the embargo under Section 37 applies, barring bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anil Kumar Jha v. Shankar Lal (SD) Through LRs

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8458

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a late-stage amendment application in an eviction petition, holding that subsequent facts can be argued at final arguments without formal amendment, and emphasizing expeditious disposal.

civil appeal_dismissed

N P M Distributors & Ors. v. Clide International Pvt Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8460

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order striking off the defence of defendants for failure to file written statement within 120 days from summons service under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, dismissing the petition challenging the order.

civil petition_dismissed

Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8449

The Delhi High Court directed banks and entities to cooperate diligently with Cyber Crime Cells by appointing nodal officers and responding to police queries, and called for coordinated efforts among state Cyber Crime Cells under the Ministry of Home Affairs to effectively combat cybercrime.

administrative other

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt Krishna and Others

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8467

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the motor accident claim award based on credible eyewitness testimony and absence of contributory negligence evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepak Thukral v. Delhi Transco Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8519-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant was not entitled to the Third Time Bound Promotional Scale as per the applicable policy and procedural requirements.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Jatin Khurana v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8513-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging Customs circulars on compulsory disposal of seized gold jewellery for lack of locus standi, holding that only directly aggrieved or disadvantaged persons can maintain such litigation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Majibullah Mohammad Haneef v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8421

The Delhi High Court upheld the extradition of the petitioner to Oman after finding the extradition inquiry complied with legal requirements and diplomatic assurances ensured a fair trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mariappan v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police

Supreme Court of India · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1034

The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.

criminal sentence_modified

Suresh & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1021

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and charge sheet in a fuel adulteration case due to the prosecution's failure to produce expert evidence establishing the nature of the seized liquid, holding that continuation of prosecution without such material is an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nababuddin @ Mallu @ Abhimanyu v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1020

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under the NDPS Act due to failure to put material prosecution circumstances to him during his Section 313 CrPC examination, causing prejudice and vitiating the conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. M/S. MUDIT ROADWAYS

Supreme Court of India · 24 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1022

The Supreme Court upheld the insured’s fire insurance claim, rejecting the insurer’s repudiation based on negligence and non-coverage, and held that surveyor reports are not conclusive and insurers cannot raise new grounds beyond repudiation letters.

insurance appeal_dismissed

Resilient Innovations Private Limited v. Ashneer Grover

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:6429

The Delhi High Court directed that a petition for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act be treated as an application under Section 17 and referred to the arbitral tribunal, maintaining interim injunction restraining disclosure of confidential information.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Citius Real Estate (P) Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8398-DB

The Delhi High Court held that refund claims for unused stamp duty beyond six months from purchase are maintainable if the purchaser was unaware within six months that the stamp paper would not be used, upholding constitutional validity of Section 54 but reading down Section 54(c) to avoid arbitrariness.

tax appeal_allowed

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. & Anr. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8804-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST is payable on composite services involving supply of goods exceeding 25% of invoice value and directed MCD to reimburse the GST paid by the petitioners with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed