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Laxmi & Ors v. TATA AIG GEN INS CO LTD & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in motor accident claims by applying future prospects and skilled worker wages, upheld loss of consortium awards, and maintained compensation in absence of cross-objection.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohd Irshad v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7768

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's refusal to allow recall and cross-examination of a prosecution witness during appeal, emphasizing the discretionary and sparing use of section 391 Cr.P.C. to prevent failure of justice.

criminal petition_dismissed

Manish v. Meenakshi Alias Meenu

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7615

The Delhi High Court modified the Family Court's maintenance order by reducing the monthly maintenance from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 30,000 after reassessing the petitioner's income based on evidence and legal principles under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

family appeal_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. Rishi Raj & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7637-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld Tribunal orders granting ACP financial upgradation at the Technician pay scale to Helpers, ruling that promotional qualifications are not required for ACP benefits and dismissing the Union's challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dharampal Satyapal Limited v. Mr Basant Kumar Makhija & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7667

The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff may plead invalidity of a defendant's trademark in replication following a Section 30(2)(e) defence, and if the plea is prima facie tenable, the court must frame an issue and adjourn the suit to enable filing of rectification proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Desh Deepak Sharma v. Harsh Khosla

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7896

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the defendant's applications to file additional evidence beyond pleadings but granted a final opportunity to lead evidence as per the original affidavit.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rehri Patri Ekta Manch v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7658-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow certified street vendors to vend peacefully at designated sites in strict compliance with their vending certificates, preventing any harassment or obstruction.

administrative petition_allowed

Shyam Briksh Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7645-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s representation on pay fixation and arrears, leaving further remedies open.

administrative other

Anu Balha & Ors. v. ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7644-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the contempt sentence of appellants who failed to deposit a court-ordered sum but later repaid a loan and offered mortgaged property as security, accepting their apology and imposing restrictions on the property.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr. (Maj) Shivani Dhaka (Retd.) v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7797-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the allocation of additional postgraduate medical seats to lower priority candidates, holding that reopening counselling for higher priority candidates at an advanced stage would disrupt the admission process and violate the principle of finality.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Satya Pal Dhawan v. Anil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7604

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of legally enforceable debt arising from issuance of a dishonoured cheque.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Scholar Alley Pvt Ltd v. Rahul Bansal and Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7694

The Delhi High Court stayed the release of a deposited decretal amount pending adjudication of an interim application challenging an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed

Jinender Kumar Jain v. Aishwarya Jain

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7605

The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's interim maintenance order for lack of reasoned basis and remanded the matter for fresh determination based on proper assessment of parties' financial status.

family appeal_allowed

Ashish Mehra v. M/S. Byways India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under Sections 138 and 141 NI Act against directors can continue despite moratorium under IBC, and quashing of complaint was refused.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 920

The Supreme Court of India held that the exclusion of same-sex and gender non-conforming couples from marriage laws violates fundamental constitutional rights and directed recognition of their right to marry under a gender-neutral interpretation of the Special Marriage Act and Foreign Marriage Act.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Kalyani Rajan v. Indraprastha Apollo Hospital & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 921

The Supreme Court dismissed the medical negligence appeal, holding that absence of cogent evidence linking post-operative care to the patient's cardiac arrest precludes liability.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prestige Estate Projects Ltd v. State of Maharashtra & Ors

High Court of Bombay · 16 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the concessional premium rebate for additional FSI granted during COVID-19 is valid only during the IoD's statutory validity, and upon lapse, developers must pay premium at prevailing rates for revalidation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Omkar Dattatraya Dangat v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction under IPC and POCSO, holding that a birth certificate is sufficient proof of minority and the appellant's consent defense is immaterial under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vikas BabbarSingh Itkan v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:BHC-AS:31040

The Bombay High Court held that possession of exactly 1 kg of charas is intermediate quantity under the NDPS Act, allowing bail with conditions as Section 37 rigours do not apply.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harpreet Singh and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7573

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal trial under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following mutual settlement and consent of the complainant after a mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed