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Keshav Dutt Oli v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5924-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of disability pension, holding that mental retardation detected shortly after recruitment was not attributable to military service.

administrative petition_dismissed

Santhosh Kumar MP v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5908-DB

Non-diploma holder Overseers are not entitled to be merged or re-designated as Junior Engineer (Civil) and thus cannot claim rank and badges from that post under the 2010 Office Memorandum.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kent Cables Private Limited & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5716

The Delhi High Court considered jurisdictional and procedural issues in a writ petition challenging the Registrar's declaration of a trademark as well-known, emphasizing procedural safeguards before such declarations.

administrative other

Progressive Infotech Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6172-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to remit delayed refund amounts for AY 2020-21 and 2021-22 along with accrued interest to the petitioner within two weeks and called for inquiry into the delay.

tax petition_allowed

Abhishek Manoj Warthi v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5960-DB

The Delhi High Court held that being on probation in a promoted rank does not disqualify a confirmed Indian Coast Guard member from applying for No Objection Certificate for outside employment, but resignation or discharge during engagement remains subject to statutory discretion.

administrative other

Kundan Roy & Ors. v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) Through SHO & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5917

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power under section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Jayanta Kumar Mishra & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5751-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over loan repayment liability under builder-bank agreements must be adjudicated by the Debts Recovery Tribunal and declined to interfere with ongoing proceedings or direct RBI to frame new guidelines on subvention schemes.

civil petition_dismissed

Manoj Kumar Soni v. The State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 705

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Sections 411 and 120-B IPC due to unreliable disclosure statements, hostile seizure witnesses, improper trial procedure, and absence of conspiracy agreement.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S LARSEN AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGRATION COMPANY v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 708

The Supreme Court held that courts lack jurisdiction to reduce the statutory 18% interest awarded by an arbitral tribunal under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and reinstated the original interest rate in the award.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. K. Pushpavanam

Supreme Court of India · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 701

The Supreme Court held that courts cannot compel the legislature or executive to enact laws or confer statutory status on bodies, limiting judicial mandamus to recommendations and advisory directions.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Devesh Sharma v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 11 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's quashing of the NCTE notification including B.Ed. degree holders as eligible primary teachers, holding that B.Ed. is not an appropriate qualification for primary education under the RTE Act and constitutional mandates.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Devesh Sharma v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 704

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's quashing of the NCTE notification including B.Ed. as a qualification for primary school teachers, holding it arbitrary and contrary to the Right to Education Act and constitutional mandate for quality education.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Sathyan v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 11 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 703

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 8 of the Abkari Act based on reliable official witnesses despite delay and absence of independent witnesses, but reduced the sentence considering the prolonged trial period.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Parmila Devi

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2024:DHC:7732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing age relaxation based on valid Anganwadi Worker experience despite overlapping certificates, dismissing the DSSSB's challenge to the respondent's appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT DELHI AND ORS v. ARUN SINGH BHATTI

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2023 · 2025:DHC:396-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld that a BSc in Information Technology is not equivalent to the prescribed qualifications for the post of TGT (Computer Science) under recruitment rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gaurav Aggarwal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5909

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

S.S. Yadav v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5651

The Delhi High Court held that non-communication of adverse remarks in ACRs violates natural justice, entitling the petitioner to notional promotions with consequential benefits, while emphasizing adherence to promotion eligibility criteria.

labor appeal_allowed

Umang Dureja & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5913

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Food Corporation of India v. Sunita Kumari & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5828-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed FCI's appeal, holding that employees are not entitled to additional increments under the SIA Scheme for periods before its effective date or without completing requisite service tenure.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Kumar and Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5912

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed