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Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shubham Sapehia and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6146

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, holding no contributory negligence by the deceased and upholding the interest rate on compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arshpreet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6217

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed

Inderjit Kaur v. Japneet Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6257

The High Court held that the Trial Court has jurisdiction under Order XXXIX Rule 2A and Section 151 CPC to restore status quo ante upon violation of an interim order and set aside the Trial Court's contrary finding.

civil appeal_allowed

DSSSB v. Ravi Kumar and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6124-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that contractual employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are entitled to age relaxation as departmental candidates in recruitment, dismissing the DSSSB's challenge to the CAT order granting appointment to such an employee.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The State of Delhi v. Rajesh

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6306-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition upholding the acquittal of the accused due to contradictions in prosecution evidence failing to prove sexual assault beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kulbir Singh v. Sangeeta

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6307-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the interim maintenance payable to the wife by adjusting for child expenses borne by the husband during the child's custody period and directed payment of reduced maintenance with arrears recovery.

family appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Master Anshu Kumar @ Bhola & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6241

The Delhi High Court re-assessed and enhanced compensation for a 5-year-old accident victim with permanent disability, clarifying principles on functional disability, loss of income for minors, prosthetic limb compensation, and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed

OM 360 Degrees Advertising and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was a serving employee of one party, rendering him ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended.

civil petition_allowed

Star India Private Limited v. 7MOVIERULZ.TC & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6169

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against rogue and mirror websites illegally distributing the film 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva', reinforcing judicial and legislative measures against film piracy.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Surender Paswan v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6125

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a robbery case, holding that at the bail stage only prima facie evidence is considered and possession of a mobile phone alone does not justify custody.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Punjab v. M/S. Shikha Trading Co.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's direction to register a criminal case against a State officer for alleged forgery, emphasizing the need for evidence and opportunity to be heard before passing adverse remarks.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr. Prakasan M.P. and Others v. State of Kerala and Another

Supreme Court of India · 25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court held that extension of retirement age is a policy decision of the State Government and refused to grant retrospective benefit to Homeopathic Medical College teachers, dismissing their appeal against exclusion from earlier Government Orders.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajo @ Rajwa @ Rajendra Mandal v. State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India · 25 Aug 2023 · 2023INSC771

The Supreme Court held that remission of life imprisonment must be granted based on a reasoned opinion of the presiding judge considering relevant factors and post-conviction conduct, and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s premature release application after over 24 years of incarceration.

criminal petition_allowed

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Narottam Dhakad & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court held that charge sheets under Section 173 CrPC need not be filed in the language of the Court and translations are required only if the accused cannot understand the language, applying the test of failure of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sakshi Semwal v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2023 · 2024:DHC:1234

The Delhi High Court restored a student's admission to NIFT's MFM course, holding that a diploma certified equivalent to a UGC-recognized degree cannot be grounds for cancellation after provisional admission.

administrative petition_allowed

Globolive 3D Private Limited v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 24 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that specialized satellite-derived 3D model services qualify as export of services under the IGST Act, not as OIDAR services, entitling the petitioner to GST refund and setting aside the appellate order denying it.

tax appeal_allowed

Trishala Vaibhav Jain v. Vaibhav Manoj Jain

High Court of Bombay · 24 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a divorce petition to a court more convenient for the financially dependent wife, emphasizing the wife's convenience over the husband's in matrimonial proceedings under Section 24 CPC.

family appeal_allowed

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation Limited v. Shri Arjun Dattajirao Bhosale

High Court of Bombay · 24 Aug 2023

The High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence against the MSRTC for the death of a minor boy in a bus accident, affirming compensation based on notional income and enhancing damages for loss of love and affection.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ruchi Garg v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6890

The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular issued against a guarantor bank customer, holding that LOCs cannot be issued merely for loan recovery without material indicating criminal conduct, as it violates the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.

administrative petition_allowed

Dinesh Satija v. Secretary Air Force Group Insurance Society

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6665

The Delhi High Court held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society is a private body not covered under Article 12, dismissing the writ petition challenging denial of promotion opportunities as not maintainable.

constitutional petition_dismissed