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Md. Shahid @ Munna Builder v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7714

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a builder accused of trespass and forgery in a property dispute, holding that prima facie forged documents and mala fide conduct justify denial of bail despite completion of investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Mahender Singh

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7701

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, a valid domestic enquiry finding unauthorized absence as misconduct warrants approval of dismissal, and the Tribunal erred in refusing approval based solely on leave without pay entries.

labor appeal_allowed

Sanjay Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7741

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful arrest and remand of a politician under PMLA, affirming compliance with statutory safeguards and rejecting claims of illegal arrest and malice.

criminal petition_dismissed

Hargopal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7780-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the petition as a representation under the MACP Scheme and decide it within eight weeks, dismissing the writ petition without adjudicating on merits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Wills John v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7722

The Delhi High Court held that DDA cannot cancel a flat allotment without notice after acceptance of confirmation deposit and payments, directing possession to be handed over to the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Director General of Police Tamilnadu, Mylapore v. J. Raghunees

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 944

Non-disclosure of prior involvement in a criminal case, despite acquittal, amounts to suppression of material facts disentitling a candidate from appointment to police service.

criminal appeal_allowed

The State of Telangana & Ors. v. M/s Tirumala Constructions

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 942

The Supreme Court held that States' power to amend pre-GST tax laws under Section 19 of the 101st Amendment is limited to making them consistent with the GST regime, invalidating retrospective and expansive amendments beyond this scope.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Nikesh Kumar v. Suman Devi

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 961

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and dissolved the marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown under Article 142(1), setting terms for maintenance and property settlement.

family appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Central Excise Ahmedabad v. M/S Urmin Products

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 951

The Supreme Court upheld the Revenue's demand for differential excise duty and penalty, holding that the assessee wilfully misclassified 'zarda/jarda scented tobacco' as 'chewing tobacco' to evade higher duty, justifying invocation of extended limitation under Section 11A.

tax appeal_allowed

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Paper Cup Manufactures Association v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 952

The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu's ban on reinforced paper cups under environmental protection laws but remanded the ban on non-woven polypropylene bags for reconsideration in light of amended plastic waste rules.

environmental appeal_allowed

Manmohan Gopal v. State of Chhattisgarh & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 953

The Supreme Court directed sale and transfer of ancestral property to satisfy maintenance arrears owed to a daughter-in-law, exercising its powers under Article 142 to ensure complete justice despite foreign divorce and contested liability of father-in-law.

family appeal_allowed

Yashpal Jain v. Sushila Devi

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 948

The Supreme Court allowed substitution of the appellant as legal representative of the deceased plaintiff, set aside the High Court's order rejecting it, and emphasized urgent judicial reforms to curb chronic delays in civil litigation.

civil appeal_allowed

DR. BALRAM SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 950

The Supreme Court held that effective implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act, 2013 requires valid surveys, functioning institutions, and proactive government oversight to eradicate manual scavenging and ensure rehabilitation.

constitutional appeal_allowed

MUMTAZ YARUD DOWLA WAKF v. M/S BADAM BALAKRISHNA HOTEL PVT. LTD. & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 949

The Supreme Court held that jurisdictional objections cannot be belatedly raised during execution proceedings after acceptance of jurisdiction, affirming the Wakf Tribunal's jurisdiction and applying the doctrine of approbate and reprobate.

civil appeal_allowed

Munilakshmi v. Narendra Babu & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 943

The Supreme Court cancelled bail granted to an accused in a murder conspiracy case due to misuse of bail by influencing witnesses and directed recalling of hostile witnesses to ensure a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Baby Samayra & Ors. v. Darbari Lal DAV Model School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2023 · 2016 SCC OnLine Del 5272

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of EWS students provisionally admitted under the RTE Act while denying admission rights to those without provisional orders beyond the academic year, clarifying the scope of seat reservation and carry forward principles.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Omkara Footwear v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7960-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition and remanded the GST refund rejection orders for fresh consideration after affording the petitioner a fair opportunity to respond to all grounds including supplier existence and payment timelines.

tax appeal_allowed

Dr. Mrinal Prakash Barua v. Dr. Anita Verma

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7754

The Delhi High Court upheld a restraining order preventing the petitioner father from approaching the respondent mother and minor child until he files appropriate custody or visitation applications, which shall be considered on merits.

family petition_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Shri Hosiar Singh

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7671-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order disallowing recovery of excess MACP benefits paid over seven years ago to a retired employee, relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in State of Punjab vs. Rafiq Masih.

administrative petition_dismissed

DLF Home Developers Ltd v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7806-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 170A of the Income Tax Act, a modified return must be filed post-amalgamation before assessment can proceed, and extended the assessment timeline accordingly.

tax appeal_allowed