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Prakash Chand v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6973

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the closure report, direction to seek sanction, and framing of charges against the petitioner under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that at the charge framing stage, only a prima facie case is required.

criminal petition_dismissed

The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Bhupendra Yadav

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the State's discretion to reject a police constable candidate despite his acquittal in a criminal case, emphasizing that truthful disclosure does not guarantee appointment when offences involve moral turpitude and acquittal is not clean.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sita Soren v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration by a larger Bench the scope of immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protecting legislators from criminal prosecution for bribery related to their votes or speeches.

constitutional other

Appaiya v. Andimuthu@ Thangapandi

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that certified copies of registered sale deeds are admissible evidence to prove title and restored the trial and first appellate courts' decree granting the appellant title and possession over the entire suit property.

civil appeal_allowed

Samir Kumar Majumder v. The Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that a substitute teacher who attains temporary status after three months continuous service is entitled to continuity of service upon absorption through screening, but denied the appellant's claim for absorption as Assistant Teacher due to constructive res judicata.

labor appeal_allowed

Karan alias Raj Karan alias Bittoo v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6791

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds of the petitioner’s mother’s serious illness, imposing conditions to prevent misuse of bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

State v. Ram Kishan

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7767

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rash and negligent driving case, holding that prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-IX, New Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7562-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Income Tax Settlement Commission’s rejection of the petitioner’s application and remanded the matter for re-examination on merits, including transfer pricing and cessation of business issues.

tax appeal_allowed

Gold Croft Properties Pvt Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6887-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a single-member Adjudicating Authority bench under the PMLA and dismissed the writ petition for lack of maintainability due to availability of an alternative remedy.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Basic Clothing Private Limited v. ITO, Ward 4 (1), Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7561-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices and orders reopening assessment on the same issues already adjudicated, reaffirming that reassessment cannot be based on a change of opinion under the amended Income Tax Act provisions.

tax petition_allowed

Dilip Maity & Ors. v. Sh. Shaukat Ali & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7080

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte compensation award under the Employees Compensation Act, holding the petitioners jointly and severally liable as principal employers and affirming the presumption of service of summons sent by speed post.

labor petition_dismissed

Union of India and Anr. v. Bishan Dass

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6782-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting notional promotion with consequential benefits to a retired employee who was in the zone of consideration at the time of vacancy, rejecting the Union of India's challenge based on service regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pratibha v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7208

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary Development Officer for failure to meet performance targets, rejecting claims of discrimination and COVID-19 related relief.

labor petition_dismissed

Neha Thakur v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6885

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the selection of Kurash athletes for the Asian Games, holding that courts will not interfere with expert sports selection decisions absent arbitrariness or bad faith.

administrative petition_dismissed

Apurve Goel v. Bureau of Immigration & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court quashed Look Out Circulars issued against personal guarantors in absence of criminal allegations or reasonable belief of economic detriment, upholding the fundamental right to travel abroad.

constitutional petition_allowed

S A V AND CO v. M/S LUMAX AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LTD & ANR

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6834-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to a confirmed auction sale in company liquidation, holding that minor errors and delay did not vitiate the valid auction process.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Manwar @ Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6783

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, holding that seriousness of offence alone does not bar bail when investigation is complete and material witnesses examined, subject to conditions preventing interference with trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of NCT of Delhi v. Dinesh @ Bala & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7031-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application for leave to appeal, upholding convictions under Section 8 POCSO Act but affirming acquittals under Section 6 POCSO and Section 376D IPC due to insufficient evidence of penetrative sexual assault.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Basant Lal v. Sushma Rani Arora

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court approved a mediated settlement allowing the parties to coexist with equal rights to the trademark "L & K" accompanied by their respective trade names, disposing of all pending trademark disputes.

intellectual_property settled

Tarun Kumar v. Saroj Bala & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6949

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order closing the defendant's right to file a written statement in a partition suit due to unjustified delay.

civil petition_dismissed