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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

Veena Sharma v. Tika Ram

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7466

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order closing the defendant's right to lead evidence in a partition suit, granting a final opportunity subject to conditions including payment of legal costs and undertaking to cooperate.

civil appeal_allowed

Krishan Pal Mourya & Ors. v. Ravinder Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7522

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing an unmarried 18-year-old daughter as a dependent and applying minimum wages and established legal principles for loss of dependency calculation.

civil appeal_allowed

Namita v. Abhishek Gupta

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7533-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte order passed against the appellant in a family court matrimonial case, allowing her to complete cross-examination and evidence upon payment of costs.

family appeal_allowed

N.T.P.C Ltd Dadri v. Suraj Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7511

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination of a contractual workman by NTPC, affirming compensation in lieu of reinstatement and clarifying the evidentiary burden and relief principles under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed

Indian Naturopathy and Yoga Graduates Medical Association and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7455-DB

The Delhi High Court refused to stay recruitment for the post of Research Officer (Yoga) pending challenge to the Recruitment Rules, directing the Tribunal to decide the matter expeditiously and appointments to be subject to the OA outcome.

administrative petition_dismissed