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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

Snowpack Polymers Pvt. Ltd v. APC Polycoat India Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7698

The Delhi High Court held that winding up petitions at a nascent stage pending before it must be transferred to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013 in light of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

corporate other

Sudhir Kumar v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7669-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a deputationist has no vested right to absorption without statutory rule and requisite approvals, and repatriation upon expiry of deputation tenure without extension approval is lawful.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sameer Mahandru v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7697

Delhi High Court dismissed regular bail application under PMLA on medical grounds, holding that the accused's medical condition is not life-threatening and can be managed in jail facilities as per expert medical opinion.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Babu Lal Mitharwal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7670-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of a petition seeking pay scale parity for Delhi Police personnel with Chandigarh Police, affirming that pay fixation is the exclusive domain of Central Pay Commissions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Neha Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8099-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the allotment of a postgraduate medical seat to Respondent No.5, holding that she was eligible as she was not holding any seat at the time of counseling under NEET (PG) 2023 regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Cloud Walker Streaming Technologies Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7674-DB

Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition challenging Odisha-based tender conditions on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding cause of action arose in Odisha and GeM portal was merely an intermediary.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gyanendra Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7776

The Delhi High Court rejected bail to the accused in a sexual assault case involving a minor, holding that consent of a minor is invalid and the serious allegations weigh against bail.

criminal bail_denied

Sombir v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7705-DB

The Delhi High Court directed rescheduling of a skill test for a candidate deprived of reasonable notice, ensuring fair participation in the recruitment process.

administrative petition_allowed

Rishikesh Meena v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7710-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner's pending representations against orders stopping training allowance and recovery, without quashing the impugned orders.

administrative other

Rashmi Sharma v. Deepak Sharma

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7680-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, emphasizing the flexible nature of mental cruelty and rejecting the appellant's challenge.

family appeal_dismissed

INTER IKEA SYSTEMS BV v. QUESS CORP LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7702

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's partial rejection of the Defendant's belated document production application in a trademark suit, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and preventing trial delays.

civil appeal_dismissed