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Seema Khattar v. The Project and Equipment Corporation of India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8037-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a public servant for misconduct involving concealment of material facts and dishonesty, affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shantanu v. The State

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8045

The Delhi High Court modified the conviction from penetrative sexual assault under Section 6 POCSO to aggravated sexual assault under Section 10 POCSO due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of evidence of penetration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Management of Rao Mohar Singh Memorial Sr. Sec. School v. Sumit Tandon & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8055-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the reinstatement of teachers whose purported resignation and its acceptance by the school were found invalid due to procedural non-compliance under the Delhi School Education Act and Rules.

labor appeal_dismissed

LOMBARDI ENGINEERING LIMITED v. UTTARAKHAND JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 976

The Supreme Court held that courts under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act have limited jurisdiction to examine arbitration agreements, upheld refundable pre-deposit clauses, and directed appointment of an arbitrator while leaving detailed disputes to the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

Jyotirmay Ray v. The Field General Manager, Punjab National Bank

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 979

The Supreme Court held that denial of provident fund contribution and gratuity on compulsory retirement without specific findings of loss and opportunity of hearing is unjustified under the Payment of Gratuity Act and Bank Regulations.

labor appeal_allowed

Sachidhanandam v. E. Vanaja

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 984

The Supreme Court held that under the Hindu Succession Act, a widow of a pre-deceased son is not entitled to inherit her mother-in-law's share in joint family properties, modifying the High Court's decree accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Karnataka v. T. Naseer

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 988

The Supreme Court held that a Section 65-B certificate can be produced at any stage before trial conclusion by recalling a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., especially when original electronic devices are primary evidence, and allowed the prosecution to produce the certificate despite earlier rejection.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S MODI NATURALS LTD v. THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAX UP

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 974

The Supreme Court held that under the UP VAT Act, full Input Tax Credit is allowable on inputs used in manufacturing taxable goods even when exempt by-products are produced, overruling the High Court's reliance on Karnataka VAT Act precedents.

tax appeal_allowed

M/s MULTICON BUILDERS v. SUMANDEVI

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the preliminary decree in a partition suit, protected co-sharers’ rights, and set aside demolition orders pending final decree.

civil appeal_allowed

Jaffar Ali Nawab Ali Chaudhari and Others v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court held that occupants in longstanding possession must have their claims for rehabilitation or compensation under the Town Planning Scheme considered by the Municipal Corporation, setting aside orders denying such consideration.

property appeal_allowed

Sabir Hussain v. Syed Mohammad Hassan

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 980

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reversal of the trial court's decree in a property dispute for lack of reasoned findings and remanded the case for fresh consideration.

civil other

Lovelesh Singhal v. Commissioner, Delhi Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8631-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax payments made under duress during search proceedings are involuntary and must be refunded, while upholding the validity of the search authorization under the CGST Act.

tax petition_allowed

Adhikshan Krushikhate, Maharashtra Rajya v. Vilas Hariba Kharade

High Court of Bombay · 04 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Court's order directing the State to grant permanency benefits to long-term temporary agricultural workers, holding their continued casual employment with intent to deny permanency as unfair labour practice under applicable labour laws.

labor appeal_dismissed

Satish Panchariya v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 04 Nov 2023

The High Court quashed a Magistrate's mechanically passed order directing investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. due to lack of authorization and non-application of mind, holding the complaint an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Geeta S Rijhwani Nee Shobha C. Khanchandani v. Narendra C. Khanchandani

High Court of Bombay · 03 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld a temporary injunction protecting Plaintiffs' possession of a flat purchased in Defendant's name under an oral family arrangement, dismissing Defendant's appeal challenging the injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dr. S.D. Nikam v. Gokhale Education Society Educational Trust

High Court of Bombay · 03 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court held that suspension of a university teacher on grounds of alleged moral turpitude arising from a motor vehicle accident was illegal, quashing the suspension and ordering reinstatement with back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/s. Suraj Enterprises v. Nashik Municipal Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 03 Nov 2023

The High Court quashed the municipal corporation's decision declaring a bidder technically qualified due to unfair and arbitrary tender evaluation, directing fresh tendering while upholding limited judicial review in public procurement.

administrative appeal_allowed

Smt. Ujwala Rajiv Dalvi v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 03 Nov 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the refusal to condone a 23 to 44-year delay in filing tenancy appeals challenging fixation of purchase price under Section 32G of the Maharashtra Tenancy Act, emphasizing finality of orders and rejecting claims of ignorance and fraud.

civil petition_dismissed

Sapna v. State of GNCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8060-DB

The Delhi High Court directed protective custody of a six weeks’ pregnant minor victim of sexual exploitation in a shelter home after her parents refused to take custody.

criminal petition_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-10, Delhi v. Shri Tarlok Singh Punihani

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8376-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's order disallowing addition under Section 69 of the Income Tax Act based on documents found at partnership firm premises, holding that such addition lacked corroborative evidence and was rightly set aside.

tax appeal_dismissed