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Sandeep Kumar Yadav v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5772-DB

The Delhi High Court held that absence due to COVID-19 quarantine and medical illness was not unauthorized misconduct and remanded the case for reconsideration of disproportionate punishment imposed on the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

Alka v. Mukesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5826-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of cruelty, including physical assault, financial exploitation, and unproven extramarital allegations under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_dismissed

State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd Kayum

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5952-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application for leave to appeal, upholding the acquittal of the accused where the minor victim was married to him before the alleged sexual acts, negating the offence under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Venus Worldwide Entertainment Private Limited v. Popular Entertainment Network (PEN) Private Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5804

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction application against the Defendants' use of the film title 'Khiladi', holding that the Plaintiff's delay and failure to establish a prima facie case disentitled it from relief despite registered trademark rights.

civil petition_dismissed

Roseline Wilson & Ors. v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5853-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding ASI's eviction orders from a centrally protected monument, ruling that revenue records do not confer ownership and eviction under the AMASR Act is lawful after due hearing.

property appeal_dismissed

Institute of Town Planners, India v. All India Council for Technical Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5811

The Delhi High Court upheld AICTE's constitution of the All India Board of Town and Country Planning, ruling that expert interdisciplinary appointments are valid and the petitioner lacked locus standi to challenge the Notification.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajni Mogha & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court held that sentences awarded under Section 138 NI Act arising from a single loan transaction must run concurrently, granting relief to petitioners on this legal ground.

criminal appeal_allowed

Late Shri Dnyaneshwarji Menghare Shikshan Mahavidyalaya v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6011

The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institution by NCTE for non-shifting to permanent premises, holding that under the applicable 2005 Regulations and 2006 amendments, shifting is not mandatory if infrastructure norms on leasehold land are met, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative remanded

Vaijanti Mala v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6012

The Delhi High Court held that an illiterate pensioner’s undertaking in English, not explained to her, is invalid for recovery of alleged excess pension payments, applying the doctrine of non est factum and setting aside the recovery.

administrative petition_allowed

Salauddin and Others v. The State and Another

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6026

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after parties reconciled, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure justice in private nature offences.

criminal petition_allowed

Continental Textile Mills Ltd. v. Jupiter Laminators Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5894

The Delhi High Court dismissed ex-management's objections and upheld the auction sale of Continental Textile Mills' property to the highest bidder, directing confirmation of sale and possession upon full payment.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Razi Abbas v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6171-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend within the permitted zone strictly in accordance with the terms of his Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative petition_allowed

Gaurav Mendiratta v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5810

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention without timely trial violates constitutional rights despite statutory bail restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S CUBE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION ASSETS ADVISOR PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER CGST DIVISION & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court held that advisory services rendered by the petitioner to a foreign group company qualify as export of services and the petitioner is not an intermediary, setting aside refund rejections under the IGST Act.

tax petition_allowed

M/S NOIR FASHIONS PVT. LTD. v. NISHIMA SUARABH PATHAK

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5821

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal under Article 227 to place additional documents on record with replication, setting aside the trial court's dismissal and directing reciprocal filing of affidavits and counter documents within fixed timelines.

civil appeal_allowed

Ruchika Rai Madan v. Directorate of Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5812

The Delhi High Court held that a recalled termination order without exoneration does not bar fresh disciplinary proceedings on the same allegations of forged documents, dismissing the writ petition challenging the charge sheet as premature.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. Intelsat US LLC

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6022-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tax appeal concerning satellite transponder service payments for AY 2019-20, following coordinate bench precedents and pending Supreme Court petitions.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sachin Arora v. State Govt. NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5808

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that non-compliance with mandatory Section 50 notice during search of an article carried by the accused prima facie vitiates recovery, and prolonged incarceration without timely trial justifies bail despite statutory restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed

HIND FILTERS LTD. & ANR. v. HIND FILTER EMPLOYEES’ UNION & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter to the Labour Court to re-examine jurisdiction based on the number of workmen employed, permitting fresh evidence to be led on this crucial factual issue.

labor appeal_allowed

Kishan Chand Jain v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2023 · 2023INSC741

The Supreme Court directed Information Commissions to rigorously monitor and enforce public authorities' mandatory proactive disclosure obligations under Section 4 of the RTI Act to uphold transparency and accountability.

constitutional petition_allowed