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Subhash Wadhwa v. Gurpreet Singh

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8083

The High Court held that a suit filed after 20 years delay following dismissal of an earlier suit on merits is barred by limitation and not saved by Section 14 of the Limitation Act, allowing the revision petition to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Red Bull AG v. Rohidas Popat Kapadnis & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7589

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting Red Bull AG's registered blue and silver trade dress against infringing use by 'SEVEN HOURS' energy drink, allowing disposal of seized goods subject to damages.

civil appeal_allowed

Khalid Riaz & Ors. v. Chaman Begum

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7685

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a reasonable rate after an eviction order, following Supreme Court precedent, during the pendency of the revision petition.

property other

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Reena Raghav and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7632

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award calculating loss of dependency for a deceased minor based on minimum wages with future prospects and affirmed the 9% interest rate on compensation, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shail Shukla v. DDA

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7641

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner with prior allotment of a flat under 67 sq.m. is eligible for allotment of a plot under the Rohini Scheme as governed by the Nazul Land Rules, and mere non-disclosure of prior allotment does not disentitle her.

property petition_allowed

DSCL Fengshun Wabag v. Delhi Jal Board & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of respondents under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that a duly stamped true copy of the arbitration agreement suffices for such appointment despite objections on stamping and financial liability.

civil appeal_allowed

Ramnivas Sharma & Anr v. Satender Bhati

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7763

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.4,000 per month during the pendency of the revision petition following an eviction order, relying on the Supreme Court precedent that such charges must be paid at market rent.

civil other

X v. Union of India and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 919

The Supreme Court held that medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks is impermissible without substantial fetal abnormalities or immediate risk to the mother's life, and set aside its earlier order permitting termination in such a case.

constitutional appeal_allowed

AMBALAL PARIHAR v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

Supreme Court of India · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 946

The Supreme Court held that filing a civil writ petition to club multiple FIRs circumventing the criminal roster is a gross abuse of process and dismissed the petition with costs.

criminal appeal_allowed

MOHAMED IBRAHIM v. THE CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 914

The Supreme Court held that TANGEDCO's rejection of a colour vision deficient candidate without prescribed norms and failure to provide reasonable accommodation was arbitrary and directed his appointment with suitable accommodation.

employment appeal_allowed

Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 918

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Senior Advocate designation under the Advocates Act, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.

constitutional petition_dismissed

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Supreme Court of India · 15 Oct 2023

The court upheld compensation fixed under the Land Acquisition Act based on government floor rates and market value, dismissing claims for enhanced compensation due to lack of procedural irregularity.

property petition_dismissed

Ratna Choudhary v. Dipankar Mahto

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8275-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the grant of divorce on grounds of cruelty where the wife imposed her lifestyle on the husband, made false allegations, refused financial support, and withdrew from the matrimonial relationship.

family appeal_dismissed

Dipankar Mahto v. Ratna Choudhary

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8515-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a divorced wife is entitled to permanent alimony irrespective of divorce grounds but modified the quantum, granting only lump sum alimony for residence and setting aside monthly maintenance and medical expense claims due to insufficient evidence.

family appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 14 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 230

The court held that development agreements confer enforceable property rights under the Indian Partnership Act, entitling parties to possession and control, and clarified jurisdictional limits of local land authorities.

property appeal_allowed

Pramod R. Agrawal v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-5

High Court of Bombay · 13 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the Commissioner has wide powers under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act to revise orders and grant relief even for claims not made in the original return, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed

Swiss Re Services India Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 13 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that entrance and subscription fees for club membership are revenue expenditure deductible under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, quashing the reassessment notice issued under Section 148.

tax petition_allowed

Shri Ramdas Baburao Avhad & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 13 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority under the National Highways Act cannot review its own order or delay compensation payment based on interim circulars, directing immediate release of enhanced compensation to landowners.

administrative petition_allowed

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Rajender Singh

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7517-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's lawful decision not to operate the shadow panel for SC/TO recruitment, setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent from the shadow panel.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mehra Jewel Palace Pvt Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023

The High Court held that before disallowing expenses under Section 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must provide the assessee an opportunity to produce evidence justifying such payments, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed