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Shrinivas Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6565-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the denial of higher pay scales to a Junior Investigator, holding that unauthorized merger of posts without Ministry approval does not entitle pay scale upgradation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hansraj Bansal v. Abdul Ahad

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court held that unlicensed money lending does not bar prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside trial court orders dismissing complaints on that ground, remanding them for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rahul Puri and Ors. v. Sanjay Bansal

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6695

The Delhi High Court allowed limited cross-examination of the plaintiff with restrictions on questions and imposed legal costs to compensate for trial delays, emphasizing compliance with court directions.

civil petition_allowed

Mukesh Kumar v. Sunita Gupta

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6786

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding the suit was within limitation under Article 1 of the Limitation Act, 1963 and no jurisdictional error was made.

civil appeal_dismissed

Staff Selection Commission v. Balkar Mor

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6564-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing a fresh committee to re-examine candidates' cases where criminal investigations are ongoing, holding that such parallel inquiry is impermissible.

administrative appeal_allowed

P K Bohra v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6820-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suspension extension recommended within 90 days by the competent authority and approved later by the Central Government is valid and does not render the suspension period invalid.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pradeep and Ors. v. Savitri Sidana and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6687

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order permitting the respondent's husband to be examined as a witness before the respondent herself, as the respondent did not intend to testify personally, thus dismissing the petition challenging the order.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S EOS DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S CYAN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6556

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's orders allowing change of authorised representative and admission of additional documents, holding acceptance of costs estops challenge and the petition barred by delay.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S SMS LOGISTICS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (GENERAL), NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE, NEW DELHI

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2014 SCC OnLine Del 1161

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of a Customs Broker License imposed for filing a Bill of Entry based on a disputed High Sea Sales Agreement, holding the punishment disproportionate and emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality in administrative disciplinary actions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Arjun Aggarwal & Ors. v. Govind Ram Aggarwal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6710

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order proceeding with trial despite pending but unpressed applications under Order VII Rule 10 and 11 CPC, dismissing the petitioners' review application and condemning their delay tactics.

civil petition_dismissed

Gopal Jha v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6682

The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against the petitioner for sexual offences, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed despite delay and discrepancies, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Saurabh Tripathi v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6679

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, relying on consistent victim testimony and DNA evidence to deny bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State v. Kamlesh Bahadur

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6678

The High Court set aside the acquittal under section 308 IPC and convicted the accused under section 323 IPC for causing simple injuries, emphasizing the necessity of proving intention or knowledge for section 308 offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S RAHUL KUMAR JAIN AND CO. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6584-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a GST registration cancellation order for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, emphasizing the need for specific grounds in show cause notices and orders.

tax petition_allowed

Vinod Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6838

The Delhi High Court held that a director cannot be personally prosecuted under Section 138 NI Act without the company being made a party, dismissing the leave petition against the trial court's order.

criminal petition_dismissed

Brij Mohan Sarna v. Sushma Chawla

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6567-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the suit property was used exclusively for commercial purposes, affirming the Commercial Court's jurisdiction and summary decree for possession under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prem Behl v. Lalit Chanana and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7130

The Delhi High Court held that an Independent Director who resigned prior to a complaint and was not involved in day-to-day management cannot be held personally liable for non-payment of employees' salaries under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 without specific evidence of knowledge or involvement.

civil appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Heera Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6667

The Delhi High Court reduced compensation by 25% due to contributory negligence, upheld the Tribunal's jurisdiction, and rejected insurer's recovery claim against driver and owner in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Smt. Rekha Manohar Ghansharamani & Ors. v. Janardhan Prasad Chaturvedi & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 12 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the partnership dissolved on a partner's death and the suit challenging sale agreements was barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Hemant Dinkar Kandlur v. Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 12 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the 2014 amendment restricting capital gains exemption under Section 54(F) to properties purchased 'in India' is prospective and does not apply to investments made abroad before 1st April 2015, allowing the petitioner’s claim.

tax appeal_allowed