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Pawan Saraswat v. Munish Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8418

The Delhi High Court held that an application to recall closure of evidence must be supported by the party's own affidavit and, despite procedural irregularities, refused to set aside the trial court's order to avoid further delay, directing strict compliance with trial timelines.

civil petition_dismissed

Mahesh v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8630

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the petitioner for rash and negligent driving causing death under sections 279 and 304A IPC, relying on the trustworthy testimony of an interested eyewitness and corroborative evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Master Rahul

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023

The Delhi High Court held that compensation for loss to the estate in motor accident claims survives the claimant's death and enhanced the award accordingly, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

AB Enterprises v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8352-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a GST refund application cannot be rejected as deficient if accompanied by all documents mandated under Rule 89(2) of the CGST Rules and directed the officer to process the refund accordingly.

tax petition_allowed

Union of India v. Bazar @ Istaq

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8375

The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to a passenger injured in a train accident, holding that contributory negligence does not bar no-fault compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shoppers Stop Limited v. Dhanlaxmi Infrastructure Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8425

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a commercial petition following settlement between the parties and disposed of the case accordingly.

civil other

Ritesh Chauhan v. Rita Balwani

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8455

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the defendant's application for enlargement of time to file a written statement beyond the statutory period, holding that service of plaint and documents commenced the limitation period.

civil petition_dismissed

Bansal International v. Commissioner of DGST and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8344-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed GST refund accrues from sixty days after the first refund application, not from subsequent applications filed after appellate orders, ensuring taxpayers are compensated for undue retention of funds.

tax petition_allowed

Fahim v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8473

The Delhi High Court set aside Non-Bailable Warrants issued for late appearance due to traffic, emphasizing procedural safeguards and issuing guidelines to Trial Courts on warrant issuance and cancellation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajender Bhardwaj v. Sulochana

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8349

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal for lack of substantial question of law, upheld possession decree, and granted the appellant limited extension to vacate the property on conditions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Mahipal Singh

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8345-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting retrospective NFSG and notional regular promotion benefits to a retired employee, aligning his entitlements with those of juniors promoted after his retirement.

administrative appeal_dismissed

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Nupur Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8328

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award including multiple heads of damages and attendant charges, rejecting insurer's challenge of duplication and evidentiary insufficiency.

civil appeal_dismissed

Aviral Minerals Private Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8395

The Delhi High Court held that the Railways cannot withhold the residual value of wagons without adjudication of damages and directed payment to the petitioners, while upholding the availability of arbitration for related disputes.

administrative petition_allowed

Chetram Mali v. Karishma Saini

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8322-DB

The Delhi High Court modified maintenance pendente lite from ₹30,000 to ₹21,000 per month with annual increments, emphasizing consideration of the paying spouse's liabilities and the recipient spouse's earning capacity under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed

Paul Components Private Limited v. Hi Tech Arai Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8903

The Delhi High Court held that a party cannot inspect original unredacted documents when only redacted copies have been placed on record with prior consent, limiting inspection rights to disclosed documents under Order XI Rule 3 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Shah Originals v. Commissioner of Income Tax-24, Mumbai

Supreme Court of India · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1014

The Supreme Court held that gains from foreign exchange fluctuations in an EEFC account do not qualify as profits derived from export business under Section 80 HHC of the Income Tax Act and dismissed the assessee's appeal for deduction.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ramkrishna Forgings Limited v. Ravindra Loonkar & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1013

The Supreme Court held that the NCLT and NCLAT exceeded their jurisdiction by ordering revaluation of assets and interfering with the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom in approving a Resolution Plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

corporate appeal_allowed

Nanhe v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1011

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC applying the doctrine of transfer of malice, rejecting the appellant's claim of accidental killing and intoxication defense.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pawan Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1012

The Supreme Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence, upheld his conviction but quashed the sentences, ordering his immediate release under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.

criminal appeal_allowed

Md Dilwar Hussain v. Jamia Millia Islamia

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:903

The Delhi High Court quashed Jamia Millia Islamia's rejection of a visually impaired candidate's admission to the B.Ed (Urdu) course, holding he met eligibility criteria and directing his admission.

administrative petition_allowed