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Agri Sprayers T.I.M Association v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 23 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's Special Action Plan procurement scheme, dismissing challenges based on the earlier DBT scheme and penalizing petitioners for abuse of process.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Harshada Sawant v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that testamentary disposition under a Will is not a transfer attracting unearned income levy, and conversion charges must be calculated based on the date of application, quashing demands based on outdated policies and later market values.

property petition_allowed

Syamala Raghunathan v. Srinivasan Vatsala

High Court of Bombay · 20 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a holograph Will executed by the testatrix in accordance with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, rejecting challenges on mental capacity and undue influence.

civil petition_allowed

Sunil Achyutrao Thete v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act must be granted by the competent authority after independent application of mind, and quashed the prosecution where sanction was issued mechanically under external dictation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jibhau Sukhdev Deore & Ors. v. Vishwas Ramchandra Dighavkar & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:BHC-AS:31510

The Bombay High Court held that correction of land consolidation schemes involving reallocation of land area is governed by Section 32 and must be sought within a reasonable time, dismissing a petition filed after 50 years as time barred.

property petition_dismissed

Trinity Landmarks LLP v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the 2015 aviation height restriction notification does not apply retrospectively to a construction project with prior planning permission, quashing the imposed NOC requirement and allowing the project to proceed.

administrative petition_allowed

Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise v. Huhtamaki PPL Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 20 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing CENVAT Credit on exempted engraved cylinders where excise duty was paid by the supplier and not challenged, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Col Sanjeev Thakur v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7779-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to comply with military proceedings while preserving his right to raise defenses and ordered deferment of arrest warrants pending his appearance.

administrative petition_allowed

Surendra Nayar v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7794

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging long-term sexual harassment and assault due to vagueness, delay, contradictions, and mala fide intent to extort gratuity.

criminal petition_allowed

Harpreet Singh @ Raja v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7720

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of theft-related offences after discharge from certain charges and prolonged custody, balancing custodial duration and trial prospects.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nathia Devi v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7793

The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of an unauthorized occupant to pay damages from the date of cancellation of allotment and affirmed the validity of simultaneous eviction and damages proceedings under the Public Premises Act.

property petition_dismissed

MS DIC India Ltd v. Mr Uday Chaudhary & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8063-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a Section 33A complaint before the Industrial Tribunal against termination during conciliation proceedings without prior permission, dismissing the employer's appeal and condemning delay tactics.

labor appeal_dismissed

SH Rajiv Puri v. SH Amit Sharma and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7800

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's review application challenging the fixation of user and occupation charges, holding that the charges were correctly determined considering area, locality, and market rent.

civil petition_dismissed

Reliable Enterprises v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7962-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the GST registration cancellation revocation rejection order for non-compliance with procedural requirements and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to the petitioner to submit evidence.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vinod Sharma v. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7963-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging possession under SARFAESI Act, holding that unregistered payment of earnest money does not confer legal interest to restrain enforcement proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Prof Neeraj Khare v. Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7712

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking belated switch from CPF to GPF pension scheme, holding that the petitioner’s prior voluntary option for CPF and delay barred such change.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7788-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to consider the petitioners' grievances regarding promotion and deputation to Commandant posts in SSB, emphasizing promotion as the primary mode and deputation as secondary, while leaving the final decision to the competent authority.

administrative petition_dismissed

Champa Devi v. Vice Chairman, DDA

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8182

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against the DDA for non-compliance with Court orders, holding that mere non-compliance without proven willful disobedience does not constitute civil contempt.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Veerendra Kumar Meena v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7781-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's appeal against Medical Board findings before invalidating him from service and stayed the invalidation pending disposal of the appeal.

administrative petition_allowed

Sushant Kumar v. The State

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7744

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of rape under Section 376 IPC, emphasizing the need for trial to determine consent and imposing conditions to safeguard the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed