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Shiv Prasad v. Manju

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7672-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal against a maintenance order and stayed execution of Non-Bailable Warrants pending the appellant's appearance in family court.

family appeal_dismissed

Priya Jain v. Usha Jain

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7703-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of appeals by directing production and admission of specified balance sheets in a probate suit, with parties agreeing to no further evidence or applications to ensure expeditious disposal.

civil appeal_allowed

Bhagwat Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7681-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Transport Corporation to dispose of the petitioner's pending departmental appeal within six weeks, emphasizing timely compliance with Tribunal orders and allowing further legal remedies if aggrieved.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sh. Jai Pal v. Central Administrative Tribunal

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7679-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition to set aside the CAT's dismissal of the review petition and directed reconsideration in light of similarly placed employees' exoneration following a fresh inquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed

Smt. Tersi & Ors. v. Bharti Axa General Life Insurance Co. Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7708

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone the delay, holding that the Tribunal lacked territorial jurisdiction and the appeal was barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Naushad Naz

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7759

The Delhi High Court held that the claimants proved rash and negligent driving causing death, set aside the no-fault compensation award, and remanded the matter for proper determination of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

civil appeal_allowed

Sh. A.K. Buddhist v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7770-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order and directed the Union of India to grant ad-hoc and regular promotions to eligible junior wireless officers within one week.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chandeep Singh S Awhney v. Ravinder Kumar Ahuja & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7706

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an impleadment application, holding that the petitioner was neither a necessary nor proper party to a suit for mandatory injunction concerning property possession.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S GUFIC BIOSCIENCES LIMITED v. M/S SAARVASRI HERBS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8142

The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement in a trademark infringement suit as a decree, binding the parties and disposing of the dispute between the plaintiff and Defendant No. 1.

civil appeal_allowed

Ruchir Rastogi v. Pankaj Rastogi

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 941

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's order quashing the FIR, holding that the FIR disclosed prima facie cognizable offences of theft, trespass, and criminal intimidation under IPC and must be investigated and tried.

criminal appeal_allowed

Paranagouda and Another v. The State of Karnataka and Another

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 933

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 498A and Section 306 IPC based on a reliable dying declaration but set aside conviction under Section 304B IPC due to lack of proximate nexus with dowry demand.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chennai Metro Rail Limited v. M/S Transtonnelstroy

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 932

The Supreme Court held that unilateral increase of arbitrators' fees without party consent does not terminate the tribunal's mandate or establish bias warranting removal under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Indrakunwar v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 934

The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction due to insufficient evidence and upheld the fundamental right to privacy and fair trial protections for a woman accused of killing her newborn child.

criminal conviction_overturned

Central Warehousing Corporation v. Thakur Dwara Kalan Ul-Maruf Baraglan Wala & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 940

The Supreme Court held that an 8% cumulative annual increase over 11 years is a fair rate for determining just compensation in land acquisition, setting aside a 15% rate awarded by the High Court.

property appeal_allowed

Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. v. HDFC Bank Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 929

The Supreme Court upheld that lease rental receivables were validly assigned to HDFC, falling outside the asset freeze order against IL&FS, and dismissed IL&FS's appeal challenging the assignment's validity.

civil appeal_dismissed

Initiatives for Inclusion Foundation v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 927

The Supreme Court directed the Union and State Governments to ensure mandatory and effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, emphasizing the pivotal role of District Officers and mandating timely appointment, training, and monitoring to uphold women's right to a safe workplace.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Keshav Bhaurao Yeole v. Muralidhar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 939

The Supreme Court held that the landlord's heirs are entitled to possession of 8.34 acres under Survey No. 291 based on the landlord's holding not exceeding one economic holding and the termination notice limited to that land, applying Section 33B(5)(b) of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.

property appeal_allowed

Aarif & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 947

The Supreme Court held that invoking Section 319 Cr.P.C. to add accused requires a stricter prima facie satisfaction based on credible evidence, and set aside orders adding appellants as accused due to insufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dasanglu Pul v. Lupalum Kri

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 930

The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of deceased spouse's properties in election nomination affidavit is not a substantial defect warranting rejection if the candidate has no claim over such properties, and set aside the High Court's order invalidating the appellant's election.

constitutional appeal_allowed

M.A Biviji v. Sunita

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 938

The Supreme Court held that the nasotracheal intubation procedure performed was a medically justified alternative and not negligent, setting aside the compensation awarded for alleged medical negligence.

medical negligence / consumer protection / civil appeal_allowed