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Shivaji Punjaram Gaikwad v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Nav Maharashtra Cement Industries v. The Directorate of Industries

High Court of Bombay · 21 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that cancellation of sales tax incentive certificates without explicit scheme conditions and without proper authority under Section 41-C is illegal and must be prospective, quashing the impugned cancellations and recovery proceedings.

tax petition_allowed

Ujjwala Tiwari v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6638

The Delhi High Court upheld the regular bail granted in a murder case, ruling that bail cannot be cancelled without cogent supervening circumstances and proper exercise of judicial discretion.

criminal petition_dismissed

Devender Damle v. Chetna Verma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5988

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, affirming that admitted signatures on cheques raise a presumption of debt which can only be rebutted by a probable defence, which the petitioner failed to establish.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manpreet Singh v. Tripat Kaur Kohli and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's denial of permanent custody to a convicted father, emphasizing the child's welfare, while granting limited visitation rights.

family appeal_dismissed

Shri 1008 Neminath Digamber Jain Samiti v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6607-DB

The Delhi High Court held that rejection of an Income Tax registration application solely for physical filing when electronic filing was unavailable at the time is unjustified and set aside the rejection order.

tax appeal_allowed

State v. Neeraj

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6154-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nidhi Kapoor v. Principal Commissioner and Additional Secretary to the Government of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court held that gold imported without declaration or in violation of statutory conditions amounts to prohibited goods liable to confiscation, and discretionary redemption under Section 125 of the Customs Act is not mandatory in smuggling cases.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sameer Bajpai v. Dr Puneet Kumar Goel & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6008

The Delhi High Court accepted the MCD's unconditional apology and compliance with demolition directions, discharged the contempt notice, and disposed of the contempt petition as satisfied, leaving pending unauthorized construction issues to be decided in a separate writ petition.

administrative petition_allowed

Ramesh Kumar Bawalia v. Uttar Pradesh Samaj Society and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5827-DB

Termination of a probationer in accordance with contract terms does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act and does not require a disciplinary inquiry unless stigmatic.

labor appeal_dismissed

Col Ashish Khanna SM Retd v. Delhi Gymkhana Club and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 974

The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory 120-day limit under its Original Side Rules for filing written statements in non-commercial suits cannot be extended, dismissing the defendant's appeal and condonation application.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ramesh Chand Aggarwal v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6081

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s conviction but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone, granting release accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. GRAFFITI (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S. VMS BATWARE PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5974

The Delhi High Court dismissed the trademark dispute petition due to non-prosecution following settlement and continuous non-appearance by the petitioner.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Uma Gogia v. Kiran Kumar

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5980

The Delhi High Court remanded the maintenance quantum for fresh determination, holding that only mandatory salary deductions are permissible while computing income under Section 125 Cr.P.C., and voluntary deductions cannot reduce maintenance payable.

family appeal_allowed

Dolphin Mart Private Limited v. Avenue Supermarts Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5944

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction application in a trademark dispute, holding no prima facie infringement or passing off by Defendants' 'DMART' marks and emphasizing the anti-dissection rule and the necessity of separate registration for exclusive rights over word elements.

civil appeal_dismissed

Om Prakash v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5983

The Delhi High Court held that police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. is not mandatory when the complainant possesses evidence and can summon witnesses, dismissing the petition seeking FIR registration and investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vikash Choudhary & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 341, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Mufazzul Sheikh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6039

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in possession and circulation of counterfeit currency, emphasizing the offence's seriousness and its impact on the economy.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nishkarsh Singh Patel v. National Medical Commission & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5956-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the denial of MBBS admission, holding that continuous study of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology together for two years at 10+2 level is mandatory under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ali Jaan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5987

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and modified sentence of the accused for rash and negligent driving causing death and grievous injuries in a motor accident, dismissing the revision petition.

criminal appeal_dismissed