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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

KANTI COMMERCIALS PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8244-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in re-filing and remanded the tax appeal for fresh hearing due to the appellant's lack of opportunity to address a precedent relied upon by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

tax appeal_allowed

Stanley Azuka Ewuzie v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8095

Bail was denied to a Nigerian national accused of possessing commercial quantity of heroin and illegally residing in India, with the court directing expeditious trial completion.

criminal appeal_dismissed

H.P. Cotton Textile Mills Ltd v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8354

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration costs not quantified or certified in the arbitral award cannot be claimed in execution proceedings and dismissed the decree holder's second execution petition seeking such costs.

civil petition_dismissed

Jitender Shokeen v. Hitender Kumar Shokeen & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8231-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the transposition of one legal heir as plaintiff in a partition suit but clarified that such transposition does not confer exclusive ownership rights over disputed properties.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohd. Taslim Ali v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8091

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, holding that the victim's minority was proved beyond reasonable doubt and consent was immaterial under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Colonel T.K Chaterjee v. Bhramar Chaterjee

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8090

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to expedite disposal of DV Act appeals and stay proceedings, holding that DV proceedings can continue despite matrimonial settlement and emphasizing compliance with court-imposed conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S IRB Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8291

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's discretion in dismissing the petitioner's application for conducting a fresh O-D Survey, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitration proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anwar Ali v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8493

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from Bank of India service and denial of retiral benefits, holding the disciplinary order valid and pension disqualification lawful.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. Satyawati

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8056

The Delhi High Court tentatively fixed use and occupation charges at Rs.8,500 per month for disputed residential premises during the pendency of a tenancy revision petition, subject to final adjudication.

civil other

Sabiha Parveen v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL for illegal construction due to suppression of material facts and abuse of the PIL process, emphasizing the necessity of clean hands and imposing costs on the petitioner.

constitutional petition_dismissed