Search Judgments

Search by legal issue, facts, citation, statute, or case name

Harpreet Singh Toni v. Sukhbir Inder Singh Basra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7894

The High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's order closing the appellant's right to file a written statement due to valid service of summons and non-compliance within the prescribed period.

civil appeal_dismissed

INTEC EXPORT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7935-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing refund of IGST paid during the GST transitional period, holding that denial based on higher duty drawback claims is ultra vires and unconstitutional, subject to adjustment of differential drawback amounts.

tax petition_allowed

Vinod Kumar v. Manmohan Singh Gandhi Thr Lrs & Anr

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7898

The Delhi High Court fixed tentative user and occupation charges at Rs.15,000 per month for a commercial tenant during the pendency of a revision petition, balancing location, size, and age of the premises.

civil other

Garima Minda v. Rajni Chopra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7828

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's rejection of belated objections to a Local Commissioner's report in a landlord-tenant possession suit, holding such objections as abuse of process and imposing costs.

civil petition_dismissed

Sachdeva Sons Industries Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the substitution of the applicant's name in trademark applications based on valid assignment deeds, holding that such amendments do not prejudice opposition rights and serve the interest of justice.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Arshad v. Sh Israr Ahmed @ Thakur

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7888

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Article 227 to condone a 120-day delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit, setting aside the Trial Court’s order striking off the defense, subject to payment of costs and compliance with procedural directions.

civil appeal_allowed

Unity Infosoft Private Limited v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7901

The Delhi High Court held that an electricity supplier cannot claim prior outstanding dues after granting and accepting payment for a fresh electricity connection at the same premises.

administrative petition_allowed

Jora Singh v. Ram Karan

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7941

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a partition suit subject to costs and conditions, emphasizing resolution of disputes on merits over procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunjay Aggarwal v. Ravi Bhushan

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7822

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to set aside an ex parte order and cross-examine plaintiff's witnesses on payment of costs and undertaking to avoid further delays, emphasizing trial on merits in a mesne profits dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Dhaka v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7823-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain an OA filed by an SSB employee seeking absorption in a civil post under the Union government and set aside the Tribunal's order dismissing the OA for lack of jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sharda Shah Peshin and Ors. v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7836-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's rejection of Old Pension Scheme benefits to petitioners appointed ad hoc on project posts, distinguishing such appointments from regular sanctioned posts under pension rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajeev Nambiar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7831-DB

The Delhi High Court held that personnel discharged from the Indian Air Force for unsuitability without absorption in other government organizations are not entitled to pro rata pension, affirming the distinction between regular and pro rata pension eligibility.

service_law petition_dismissed

Rasid Khan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8299

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of the FSSAI Assistant post examination due to systemic irregularities, affirming the authority's power to preserve the sanctity of public recruitment processes.

administrative petition_dismissed

Unison Hotels Private Limited v. Value Line Interiors Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7837-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for denying the appellant the opportunity to present its case in violation of a binding Supreme Court order granting time to file defence and counter-claim.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

Orbit Electricals Private Limited v. Deepak Kishan Chhabria & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 967

The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT judgment delivered in defiance of its order, initiated contempt proceedings against NCLAT members, and directed a fresh hearing of the appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed

Birbal Nath v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 957

The Supreme Court held that minor contradictions in an injured eyewitness's statements do not discredit her testimony and converted murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, allowing the appeals and modifying sentences accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Geeta Devi

Supreme Court of India · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 954

The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability or recover compensation from the insured without proving a willful breach of policy conditions, such as knowingly employing a driver with a fake licence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Purushothaman v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 970

The Supreme Court held that bail granted under Section 389(1) CrPC cannot be cancelled without hearing the accused, and quashed the High Court's order cancelling bail solely due to an adjournment request by the appellant's advocate.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 956

The Supreme Court dismissed Manish Sisodia's bail appeals in corruption and money laundering cases related to Delhi's excise policy, emphasizing tentative assessment for bail under PMLA and the right to speedy trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manak Chand @ Mani v. The State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 30 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 959

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to insufficient proof of the prosecutrix's age and lack of credible evidence of non-consensual intercourse.

criminal appeal_allowed