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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

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UNKNOWN COURT · 17 Oct 2023

The court upheld the conviction under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, affirming that proper sealing and certification of food samples establish liability for selling adulterated food.

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

Dinesh v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7564

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a gruesome murder case, holding that discrepancies in evidence and parity with co-accused granted bail on humanitarian grounds do not justify bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Ms Pinki

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7612

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for the cost and replacement of a prosthetic limb over the injured's lifetime, adjusted the interest rate on compensation, and clarified interest applicability on amounts not yet spent.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7610-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order recognizing 'Moulder' and 'Foundry Man' trades as equivalent for recruitment, dismissing the petition challenging the inclusion of candidates with 'Foundry Man' qualifications for 'Moulder' posts.

administrative petition_dismissed

National Federation of the Blind v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7551-DB

Delhi High Court held that statutory reservation for persons with disabilities must be computed on total vacancies including identified and unidentified posts, set aside exclusion of the post of Principal from reservation, and directed strict compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed

MRS. B v. The Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7554

Delhi High Court allowed a pregnant woman beyond 20 weeks to seek termination under MTP Act on grounds of changed marital circumstances and directed constitution of Medical Board to assess safety.

constitutional other

Prabhu Dayal v. Jatan Singh

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7691

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that a trespasser without valid title cannot resist possession decrees in favor of the recorded owner, and acquisition by DDA does not bar the owner’s suit for possession.

civil appeal_dismissed