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Savita Shrimant Ghule v. Sangita Bibhishan Sanap

High Court of Bombay · 09 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a 'Motion of No Confidence' against a Sarpanch and Upa-Sarpanch, ruling that procedural defects do not invalidate the motion if statutory requirements are met and defects do not affect the merits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Unity Mall Premises Co-operative Society Ltd v. Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 09 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court held that unilateral amendments reducing essential parking amenities for a commercial mall without consent violate planning laws and public interest, quashing such amendments and restoring original parking provisions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ramesh Sitaldas Dalal v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 09 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet against the petitioners in a matrimonial dispute, holding that allegations did not prima facie constitute offences and that freezing of their bank accounts was arbitrary and illegal.

criminal appeal_allowed

Danish Ali Jamaluddin Ahmed v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 09 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed bail to an approver who complied with pardon conditions, balancing statutory detention mandates with constitutional liberty rights and witness protection laws.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tarun Kumar v. Parmanand Garg

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8314

The Delhi High Court held that in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, the landlord’s bona fide requirement for his wife’s business premises must be presumed genuine, and the tenant cannot challenge the validity of the landlord’s marriage or the suitability of alternate accommodation without cogent evidence.

property petition_allowed

M/S BLJ Resources and Chemicals Pvt Ltd v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8253

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a final opportunity to cross-examine the defendant's witness despite prior closure by the trial court, subject to payment of costs and strict compliance to avoid undue delay.

civil appeal_allowed

Shamshuddin v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8307-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the NDMC to complete the preparation of the mandatory street vending plan under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 in a time-bound manner, disposing of the writ petition on the assurance that the process is underway.

administrative other

Ranjana Seth v. Prem Rani Khanna

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8181

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to allow belated summoning of a witness and production of a sale deed, holding that such late attempts to introduce evidence constitute abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed

BOSCH LIMITED v. MR. ABHAY KUMAR JHA TRADING AS ELKOSTA SECURITY SYSTEMS INDIA

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8254

The Delhi High Court rejected the defendant's leave to defend in a summary suit for unpaid invoices, holding the suit within limitation and granting the plaintiff principal amount with reasonable interest.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Sh. Nirmal Kumar Minda

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8255-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's order for AY 2018-19, holding no substantial question of law arose.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sapna @ Sapna Chaudhary v. MX Media and Entertainment Pte Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 3518

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, ruling that an amendment agreement did not extinguish the original arbitration clause and that issuance of a post-dated cheque without settlement did not amount to novation.

civil petition_dismissed

P PAVAN KUMAR v. CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8186-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s pending Statutory Appeal expeditiously in accordance with law and dismissed the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Bholi Kumar v. ITO Ward 51(1) Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8150-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging income tax reassessment notices as the Revenue chose not to pursue the matter due to the minimal escaped income, leaving legal questions open.

tax petition_dismissed

Krishan Gaba v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8156

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in sexual offence case where relationship appeared consensual, prosecutrix's credibility was questionable, and accused cooperated with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS PVT.LTD.-M/S KMC-JOINT VENTURE v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8135

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the contractor's claim based on a unilaterally modified payment certificate, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

TAQA India Power Ventures Private Limited v. NCC Infrastructure Holdings Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8134

Delhi High Court held that a debt written off in accounts still constitutes an asset within jurisdiction, thereby conferring jurisdiction to enforce a foreign arbitral award.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dilip B Jiwrajka v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1018

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 95 to 100 of the IBC, holding that appointment of resolution professionals and interim moratorium prior to adjudication do not violate natural justice or equality principles.

constitutional petition_dismissed

State of U.P. & Anr. v. Baleshwar Singh & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1031

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing Uttar Pradesh to pay salary arrears and retiral benefits to an employee unlawfully denied duty post-state bifurcation, emphasizing strict compliance with judicial orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Thanesar Singh Sodhi v. Union of India; Sujata S. Shetty v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 997

The Supreme Court held that revocation of a COFEPOSA detention order outside specified exceptions does not invalidate SAFEMA forfeiture proceedings, dismissing appeals challenging such forfeiture orders.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Madan v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 09 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 990

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of appellant Madan for a politically motivated multiple murder, affirming the reliability of eyewitness testimony despite contradictions and emphasizing the 'rarest of rare' doctrine for capital punishment.

criminal appeal_dismissed