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Kaushik Sen Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5546

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges in a rape and dowry harassment case, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Pitam Goel v. Radhey Shyam

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5581

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to substitute witnesses subject to costs and strict conditions to prevent further delay in a possession recovery suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Simran Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously adjudicate the pending application for release of compensation as per Supreme Court directions, binding the Union of India to its undertaking not to seek adjournment.

civil petition_allowed

Sartaj @Allaharakha v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5549

The Delhi High Court dismissed parole to a life convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct under Rule 1210(II) but allowed legal counsel access for filing SLP and issued directions to improve mental health care in prisons.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mohd. Sumer v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5550

The Delhi High Court refused parole to a life-convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct seeking to file an SLP but directed facilitation of legal access through jail meetings or video conferencing.

criminal petition_dismissed

Gaytri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5569

The Delhi High Court accepted the respondent's unconditional apology for unintended violation of an interim stay order and disposed of the petition following an amicable settlement.

civil petition_allowed

Rahul v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5571

The Delhi High Court held that a School Leaving Certificate alone is insufficient to prove minority under the Juvenile Justice Act and granted suspension of sentence during appeal in a POCSO conviction case.

criminal sentence_modified

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. Ltd. v. M/S A K Roy

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5570-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that delay caused by prosecuting a case before the wrong forum can be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, and remanded the matter for merit consideration of the arbitration challenge.

civil appeal_allowed

Priya Khurana v. The State

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5548

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to cancel anticipatory bail granted to the accused, holding that bail cannot be cancelled without cogent reasons such as misuse or interference with justice, especially when the accused cooperated with the investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed

Manoj Kumar and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi; Puneet Kumar and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5541

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the husband's relatives under Sections 498A and 406 IPC for vague allegations but upheld charges against the husband, emphasizing the need for specific prima facie material at the charge framing stage in matrimonial disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Kumar Jain v. Union Bank of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5539-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank to refund the entire sale consideration with interest to the petitioner where the sale of mortgaged property under SARFAESI Act was not concluded despite full payment, emphasizing compliance with DRT orders absent any stay.

civil petition_allowed

Amit Yadav v. State

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5551

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a police constable accused of cheating investors in fraudulent money schemes, emphasizing that interim protection based on compromise cannot be converted into bail if the accused withdraws from settlement and delays proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. Subodh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5692-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal and condonation of delay application, holding that procedural delays and change of opinion within a government body do not justify condoning delay in filing an appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Astec LifeSciences Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 07 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment after four years due to absence of failure to disclose material facts and held that change of opinion does not justify reassessment.

tax petition_allowed

Bhupinder Singh Balwant Singh v. Rajiv Kutty & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 07 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a unilateral right to appoint an arbitrator is void but severable, and exercised its power under Section 11(6) to appoint a sole arbitrator, upholding the validity of the arbitration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

Praveen Otarmal Parmar v. M/s. Abhiroop Associates

High Court of Bombay · 07 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the trial court must consider limitation from the second notice date and afford opportunity to condone delay even without a formal prayer.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kamal v. State

Supreme Court of India · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023 आईएनएससी 678

The court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kamal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 678

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and unreliable identification.

criminal appeal_allowed

V. Senthil Balaji v. The State

Supreme Court of India · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 677

The Supreme Court held that authorized officers under the PMLA have power to arrest and seek custody, that Section 41A CrPC does not apply to PMLA arrests, and that writ of Habeas Corpus is not maintainable against judicial remand orders absent illegality.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dinganglung Gangmei v. Mutum Churamani Meetei

Supreme Court of India · 07 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 698

The Supreme Court intervened in the Manipur sectarian violence to ensure effective investigation, protection of victims, and restoration of law and order through court-appointed committees and supervisory mechanisms.

constitutional appeal_dismissed