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Pukhrihongam Prem Kumar Meiti v. State (NIA)

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6853-DB

The judgment in CRL.A. 452/2023 refers to the order/judgment in CRL.A.191/2023 without additional elaboration.

other

Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty v. Suman Sankar Bhunia

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6840

The Delhi High Court held that an order refusing permission to relocate minor children abroad is a judgment appealable under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act and Section 47(d) of the Guardians and Wards Act, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the order for lack of maintainability.

family petition_dismissed

Praveen Khatri v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7042

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a large ganja seizure case, holding that procedural compliance under the NDPS Act is a trial issue and bail is not warranted at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aakash Goel v. Department of Social Welfare Delhi Govt; Dharam Chand Arora v. Government of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court upheld the government's beneficiary cap under the Old Age Assistance Rules as a non-arbitrary policy decision but directed a review of the cap and mandated transparency measures to improve scheme accessibility.

administrative petition_dismissed

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Ashok Kumar Rajdev & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6858-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging disciplinary actions against Central Government employees are not maintainable before the High Court and must be filed first before the Central Administrative Tribunal under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

administrative appeal_allowed

Hashmat Mohammadi v. State, NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6875

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge sheet in NDPS cases does not render the charge sheet incomplete and does not entitle the accused to statutory bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Cinni Foundation v. Mahendra Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6926

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to remove the impugned 'CINNI' trade mark registration granted to Respondent 1 due to prior valid registration in favor of the petitioner, holding the subsequent registration illegal under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Shyam Sunder v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7162-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to permit the petitioner to vend at designated sites strictly in accordance with his Certificate of Vending and the Street Vendors Act, 2014, protecting his rights from eviction or obstruction.

administrative appeal_allowed

JOSEPH v. THE STATE OF KERALA

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023 · 2023INSC843

The Supreme Court held that a life convict who has served over 26 years and earned remission is entitled to premature release, and the State’s blanket policy excluding convicts involved in murder of women from remission is arbitrary and unsustainable.

criminal petition_allowed

First Global Stockbroking Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Anil Rishiraj & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that offences under the repealed FERA continue to be governed by FERA provisions within the two-year sunset period under FEMA, validating complaints filed by authorised Enforcement Officers during this period.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Batliboi Environmental Engineers Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Another

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s setting aside of an arbitral award for lack of reasoned analysis and irrational computation of damages, affirming the scope of judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Suresh Lataruji Ramteke v. Sumanbai Pandurang Petkar

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reversing concurrent findings of fact without proper hearing and perusal of trial records under Section 100 CPC, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

CELIR LLP v. BAFNA MOTORS (MUMBAI) PVT. LTD. & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that the mortgagor's right of redemption under Section 60 of the Transfer of Property Act survives until registration of the sale certificate under the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the auction purchaser's appeal and upholding the High Court's order permitting redemption after auction finality.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajesh & Anr. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted three accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and procedural lapses in police investigation, setting aside death sentences and other convictions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunil v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC but set aside murder convictions under Section 302 IPC due to lack of common intention, and held non-compliance with Section 313 CrPC does not vitiate trial absent prejudice.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sudesh Kumar Goyal v. State of Haryana & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the non-appointment of the 14th candidate in judicial service recruitment, ruling no indefeasible right arises from selection and that vacancies must be filled bona fide without arbitrariness.

civil appeal_dismissed

MEENA PRADHAN v. KAMLA PRADHAN

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will executed in compliance with statutory formalities, dismissing challenges based on alleged forgery, mental incapacity, and bigamy.

civil appeal_dismissed

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 21 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of municipal terminal tax levies in Scheduled Areas in the absence of any exemption notification by the Governor under the Fifth Schedule.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Play Games 24X7 Pvt. Ltd. v. Loran Leasing And Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 20 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit for refund of security deposit delayed due to COVID-19 lockdown, rejecting the licensor's claim of forfeiture without adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Vaibhav Subhash Raut v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 20 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused under UAPA after prolonged incarceration and trial delay, emphasizing the balance between statutory restrictions and constitutional rights.

criminal appeal_allowed