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Shreeji Realty v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 30 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed the mandatory MHCC NOC condition for redevelopment in the Fort Heritage Precinct as arbitrary and discriminatory, directing issuance of full permissions without MHCC approval in violation of Article 14.

administrative appeal_allowed

RKZB International v. The Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 30 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court directed provisional release of seized imported goods under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962, emphasizing the statutory duty of Customs authorities to consider such requests expeditiously and fairly.

administrative petition_allowed

Ganesh Bhimrav Padalkar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed bail to the appellant implicated late in a supplementary statement under serious charges, emphasizing the need for stringent conditions and trial court's independent adjudication.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohsin Anwar Khan @ Shaikh v. Commissioner of Police, Pune

High Court of Bombay · 30 Aug 2023 · varsha 2023:BHC-AS:24867-DB

The Bombay High Court upheld a preventive detention order against the petitioner, ruling no unexplained delay or lack of public order threat, and rejecting challenges based on the merits of the underlying criminal case.

criminal petition_dismissed

India Realty Excellence Fund II LLP v. Gautam Jagdish Ahuja & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 29 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a commercial suit for recovery under unconditional guarantees can proceed ex parte despite defendants' insolvency, without requiring the Official Assignee as a party.

civil appeal_allowed

Anjali Sales Corporation v. Binaykumar B. Shrivastava

High Court of Bombay · 29 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court granted summary decree to the plaintiff in a loan recovery suit, holding the defendant's defense implausible and unsupported by evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohammed Irfan Rehmatali Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 29 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed bail to the appellant under UAPA, holding that the prosecution failed to establish prima facie knowledge or intent of terrorist activities, thus the statutory bar under Section 43-D(5) did not apply.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ketan Netaji Sutar & Ors. v. Surekha Netaji Sutar & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:BHC-AS:26103

The High Court upheld the trial court's decision that a second marriage without dissolution of the first is void, denying Succession Certificate and compassionate appointment to the alleged second wife.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohit Solanki and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6612

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 354, 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

Rajneesh Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:7131

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs involving assault and criminal intimidation under Sections 323, 354, 354(A), 354(B), 506, 308, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbors, emphasizing social harmony and the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Khalid Alias Painter & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6712

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 323, 308, 341, 452, 506, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between parties involving non-serious injuries.

criminal petition_allowed

Anisha Mandal and Ors. v. State and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a loan dispute under Section 482 CrPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. M/S CSG International Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6978-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that payments for licensing shrink-wrapped software do not constitute royalty under the India-UK DTAA, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Salim@ Devi Kinnar and Anr v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:7073

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 452/323/34 IPC and Arms Act based on an amicable settlement between parties to maintain social harmony and prevent abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

PRHARI SAHYOG ASSOCIATION v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6630-DB

The Delhi High Court held that publishing photographs and IQ scores of institutionalized women with disabilities for family tracing does not violate the RPWD Act or UNCRPD if done in good faith, but directed discontinuation of publishing IQ scores to protect privacy.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Brijeshwar Kapila v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6587

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of show cause notices issued during a pending writ petition, holding that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to quash such notices are limited and require clear proof of illegality or mala fide.

civil petition_dismissed

Ram Varan @Ram Baran v. Kamlesh & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6456

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to condone delay in filing the written statement in a partition suit caused by the death of counsel, setting aside trial court orders and permitting defense on merits subject to conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Vishal Gupta v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6199

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case after considering completed investigation, absence of tampering, and imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Om Prakash Aggarwal v. Govt of NCT & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6423

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and uncontested Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in favor of the petitioner named as executor.

civil petition_allowed

Ex Ct Kishanpal Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6236-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a 17-year belated challenge to dismissal from BSF service for assault and misconduct, holding the petition barred by delay and confirming forfeiture of pensionary benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed