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Usha Joshi v. Ashok Kumar Ahluwalia & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6994-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and disposed of the suit on the basis of a lawful Settlement Agreement between the parties, directing compliance and quashing related criminal proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Unnat Nagar Division 3 Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 18 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the bifurcation of a cooperative housing society under Section 18 of the MCS Act, holding that substantial compliance with procedural requirements including consultation with the Federal Society validates the subdivision despite minor procedural deviations.

property petition_dismissed

BTL EPC Ltd v. Macawber Beekay Pvt Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 18 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the appellant's bid and Letter of Intent, ruling that the consortium agreement with a foreign entity did not constitute a bidding consortium requiring registration under the Public Procurement Order, and emphasized judicial restraint in tender disputes.

administrative appeal_allowed

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High Court of Lucknow · 17 Sep 2023

The court upheld the EPFO's statutory powers under the EPF Act, affirming its authority to conduct inspections and enforce compliance with procedural safeguards, dismissing challenges based on non-registration or procedural lapses.

labor appeal_dismissed

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Delhi High Court · 17 Sep 2023 · 2023 INSC 256

The court held that banks have jurisdiction under the 2007 Act to initiate disciplinary proceedings against officers for recovery-related misconduct but must strictly follow procedural safeguards, remanding the matter for fresh inquiry.

administrative remanded

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Delhi High Court · 17 Sep 2023

The court held that recovery proceedings under the Recovery Act 2007 can only be initiated by authorized officers against borrowers, not against the bank itself, and dismissed the petition for lack of maintainability.

civil petition_dismissed

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High Court of Karnataka · 17 Sep 2023 · 2023 INSC 352

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of service benefits and increments under Section 40(1) of the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, clarifying the legal meaning of "accrue" and affirming strict statutory compliance in service law.

labor appeal_dismissed

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High Court of Karnataka · 17 Sep 2023

The court held that pension must be calculated including all sanctioned increments accrued during service under Section 40(1) of the Karnataka Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1997, allowing the appeal and setting aside the contrary High Court decision.

administrative appeal_allowed

K C Aggarwal v. National Stock Exchange of India Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Sep 2023 · 2025:DHC:4659

The Delhi High Court held that the dispute between the petitioner and ICICI Securities is subject to arbitration under the NSE’s rules and ODR mechanism, limiting arbitration to the bipartite parties and restricting judicial scrutiny at the appointment stage to the existence of the arbitration agreement.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Prowiz Mansystems Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7607-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of damages and interest on belated provident fund contributions deducted from universally paid incentives, affirming that such incentives constitute basic wages under the Employees' Provident Fund Act and that wilful delay justifies penalties.

labor appeal_dismissed

All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Ashutosh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7942-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld interim admission of a meritorious candidate to AIIMS despite delay in obtaining NOC, emphasizing fairness over strict timelines where no fault lies with the candidate.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central-1 v. VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7827-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing the respondent's deduction for bad debts acquired from its predecessor and the full training expenses under the Income Tax Act for AY 2011-12.

tax appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7801-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the deduction of bad debts acquired from a predecessor under Sections 36(1)(vii) and 36(2) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Harihara Ravi Iyer v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6836

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed

Girish Lohiya & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7459

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 452/34 IPC in a family property dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Shalendra v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6701-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of compassionate appointment due to inordinate delay, prior monetary benefits, and relevant criminal proceedings, affirming that compassionate appointment is a limited, non-vested right intended for immediate financial relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Punjab National Bank v. Ram Murti Devi Alias Murti Devi

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6797-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the award of ex-gratia compensation with interest to the deceased employee's kin, ruling that interest is payable for delay in payment even absent explicit provision in the scheme.

administrative appeal_dismissed

MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC v. SANJEEV GUPTA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6842

The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit in favor of the plaintiff based on a lawful settlement wherein defendants admitted patent validity and ceased infringing activities, granting a permanent injunction.

civil appeal_allowed

Neelam & Anr. v. Gaurav & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6742

The High Court dismissed appeals challenging the MACT's dismissal of motor accident claims, holding that compensation under Section 163A cannot be awarded without cogent evidence that the respondent was driving the stolen vehicle at the time of the accident.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh Sachin Kumar @ Bala v. The State of Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6833

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed