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Delma Lubna Coelho v. Edmond Clint Fernandes

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court dismissed the wife's petition to transfer matrimonial proceedings from Karnataka to Maharashtra, holding that no sufficient grounds existed for transfer and declined to dissolve the marriage under Article 142 at this stage.

family petition_dismissed

Harvinder Singh @ Bachhu v. The State of Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 907

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal in a murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the sole eyewitness testimony was unreliable.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pankaj Kumar Tiwari v. Indian Overseas Bank Asset Recovery Management Branch

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 937

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's writ petition stay, held that statutory remedies must be exhausted before invoking Article 226, and stayed the Civil Court's order appointing a Receiver over mortgaged properties pending proper adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Yusuf @ Asif v. State

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 912

The Supreme Court set aside the NDPS conviction due to non-compliance with mandatory procedures under Section 52A requiring Magistrate's presence and certification during seizure and sampling.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohd. Rijwan v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 911

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting the importance of proper identification procedures and complete circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of U.P. v. Ehsan

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 906

The Supreme Court held that disputed factual questions of possession under the Urban Land Ceiling Act should not be decided in writ jurisdiction and remanded the petitioner to file a suit, setting aside the High Court's order granting relief under the Repeal Act.

property appeal_allowed

Jammu Development Authority v. S. Paramjeet Singh

Supreme Court of India · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 922

The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of allotment due to non-payment of balance premium, set aside the High Court order, and directed re-auction with appropriate refunds and interest.

civil appeal_allowed

Swati Singh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2024:DHC:1008

The Delhi High Court quashed JNU's rustication and eviction orders against a Ph.D. student for procedural violations of the university's disciplinary enquiry statute and natural justice principles.

administrative petition_allowed

Sandeep Uttam Bodke v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed MHADA's cancellation of allotment for non-payment due to procedural lapses and Covid-related extensions, directing payment with interest and possession to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed

Kalimun Balaso Nadaf v. Ld. District Collector, Kolhapur

High Court of Bombay · 12 Oct 2023

The court held that Panchayat members' resignations take effect only after being placed before a valid meeting and expiry of prescribed periods, validating their participation in a subsequent no-confidence motion.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shilpa Abrol v. Rahul Abrol

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:9509-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on the ground of cruelty where the wife abandoned the matrimonial home without reasonable cause and dismissed her petition for restitution of conjugal rights.

family appeal_dismissed

Jasbir Kaur Sohal v. Gurcharan Singh Sohal

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:9497-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal and upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, based on unsubstantiated allegations and long-standing marital discord.

family appeal_dismissed

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr. v. Shailendra Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7453-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral dues at the GPF rate and further penal interest for non-compliance.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S SVK INFRASTRUCTURES v. DELHI TOURISM AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7477

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the petitioner as successor is entitled to invoke arbitration and that the unstamped government work order is exempt from stamp duty.

arbitration petition_allowed

Arvind Singh v. Rajni

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7752-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of Rs.25,000 per month granted to the wife and son, rejected enhancement and reduction claims, and replaced exorbitant penalties for delayed payments with interest at 6% per annum.

family appeal_dismissed

Sadeesh Premananth v. Kamal Kanojia

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7859

The Delhi High Court upheld the executing court’s dismissal of objections under Section 47 CPC, holding that the petitioner managing director is personally liable under the arbitral award and revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 CPC does not permit re-agitation of settled issues.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manju Chauhan & Ors. v. Deepak Kumar Vimal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7499

The High Court remanded a motor accident claim for further inquiry and directed impleadment of the other vehicle's driver, owner, and insurer to ensure just compensation under Section 168 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

civil appeal_allowed

Aman Associates Pvt. Ltd. v. G.M. Agnihotri

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7591

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Article 227 directing the Trial Court to rectify a typographical error in the date of the Agreement to Sell in the judgment and decree under Section 152 CPC, affirming the court's power to correct clerical mistakes without re-opening the merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Sonu v. The State GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7520

The Delhi High Court granted four weeks parole to a life convict with prior parole violations and jail punishments, emphasizing recent satisfactory conduct and imposing strict conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Gokul Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7572

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order against petitioners for alleged real estate investment fraud, holding that separate complainants may file independent criminal complaints and that second revision petitions against summoning orders are barred under Section 397(3) CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed