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Kamla Industrial Park Ltd & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the MCGM cannot impose a regularization penalty on a corporate debtor post-IBC resolution plan approval if such penalty was not claimed during insolvency, emphasizing extinguishment of prior liabilities and municipal inaction.

civil petition_allowed

Kamla Industrial Park Ltd v. Ramchandra Sankpal

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the MCGM cannot impose a regularization penalty on a corporate debtor post-IBC resolution plan approval if the penalty claim was not included in the plan, emphasizing municipal inaction and the 'clean slate' principle under the IBC.

administrative petition_allowed

Mustafa Ibrahim Nadiadwala & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed land acquisition proceedings and restored possession of the petitioners' 50% share in the land, relying on the Supreme Court's prior ruling that non-compliance with Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act renders acquisition null and void.

property appeal_allowed

Mahesh Sitaram Raut v. National Investigation Agency & State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court granted bail to the appellant accused under the UAP Act, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him beyond hearsay evidence and prolonged pre-trial detention warranted bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vishal Laxman Sakhare v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court set aside the disqualification of a Gram Panchayat member for alleged tax default, holding that liability rests with the property owner at the relevant time and emphasizing the application of Wednesbury unreasonableness and proportionality in administrative decisions.

administrative petition_allowed

Kalpana Madhu Gavali & Ors. v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed enhancement of compensation to the family of a deceased agricultural labourer in a motor accident by applying future prospects and increasing conventional heads, following Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7, Delhi v. M/S Punjab and Sind Bank

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7555-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue’s appeal against ITAT orders deleting additions and disallowances related to depreciation, pension fund contributions, and Section 14A, holding that shares held as stock in trade by a bank generate business income exempt from Section 14A disallowance.

tax appeal_dismissed

Geeta Devi & Ors. v. Export Inspection Council & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7626

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pension benefits and back-dated regularization for casual and contract employees, holding that such employees have no vested right to regularization or pension under CCS Pension Rules and are governed by the New Pension Scheme as per their appointment terms.

administrative petition_dismissed

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. PRAKASH NARAIN SHARMA @ PRAKASH SHARMA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6899

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's award based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence establishing the offending vehicle's involvement in the fatal motor accident.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh. Ramesh Fonia v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7437-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to pay disability compensation under the Seema Prahri Beema Yojna to a service-disabled petitioner, holding that the department must discharge liability first despite disputes with the insurer.

administrative petition_allowed

Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited & Anr. v. Rites Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6859-DB

Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a public tender under the Make in India policy, holding that the tendering authority's decision was lawful and not arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kenechukwu Joseph v. The State

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6873

Bail was denied to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity of cocaine, holding that procedural lapses in sampling are to be examined at trial and bail under Section 37 NDPS Act requires satisfaction on reasonable grounds about innocence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6868-DB

The High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing continuation of a contractual employee's engagement until regular appointment, quashing a fresh advertisement that sought to replace the employee, consistent with Supreme Court precedent.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Deepak Malhotra & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6908

The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR following a valid and complied settlement between parties, holding that a party cannot retract from a court-recorded settlement without proper legal challenge.

criminal petition_allowed

The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, India v. https://bhagavatam.in/#gsc.tab=0 & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · CS(COMM) 657/2023

The Delhi High Court granted ex parte interim injunctions restraining unauthorized online reproduction and dissemination of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust’s copyrighted works and directed intermediaries to block infringing content.

civil appeal_allowed

Mandhir Singh Todd v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6876

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, holding that the treatment was available in India and the risk of absconding justified maintaining the Look Out Circular against the accused in a money laundering case.

criminal petition_dismissed

Aviral Education Welfare and Cultural Society v. The Delhi Public School Society

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to disputes arising from termination of a private joint venture agreement lacking public law elements and upheld injunction restraining unauthorized use of the Delhi Public School trademark.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sangeeta Sharma v. GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6959

The Delhi High Court held that administrative duties involving direct COVID-19 related operations qualify as 'COVID-19 duty' under the Cabinet Decision, entitling the deceased officer's family to ex-gratia compensation.

administrative petition_allowed

Pooja v. State of GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6958

The Delhi High Court directed government authorities to consider the petitioner’s claim for COVID-19 duty ex-gratia compensation, emphasizing the need for documentary proof of deployment while recognizing the petitioner’s legitimate expectation based on public announcements.

administrative other

IMAGE CONSUMER MEDIA PVT.LTD v. SPA LUXURY LIFESTYLE LTD

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6907

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve SPA Luxury Lifestyle Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, concluding winding up proceedings due to absence of assets and funds.

corporate petition_allowed