Search Judgments

Search by legal issue, facts, citation, statute, or case name

CITICORP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SHIV-VANI OIL & GAS EXPLORATION SERVICES LTD

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5206

The Delhi High Court transferred the winding up petition of Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Ltd. to the NCLT, directing release of verified third-party properties post disposal of company assets and reimbursement of security expenses by secured creditors.

corporate appeal_allowed

Lhingneihat Lhouvum v. IO, Narcotics Control Bureau & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5135

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a commercial heroin trafficking case under the NDPS Act, holding that the prima facie material did not satisfy the stringent conditions of Section 37 for denial of bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Piyush Gopal Bandhopadhyay v. State (EOW)

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5247

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a senior IFS officer accused of cheating and forgery after prolonged custody and completion of investigation, subject to conditions.

criminal bail_granted

Ashok Malhotra and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5427

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family property dispute following an amicable mediated settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S ADYA INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. PHOENIX ARC PVT. LTD & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5218-DB

Delhi High Court held that the stay order of Bombay High Court did not affect the jurisdictional transfer of recovery proceedings and directed the Recovery Officer to decide the petitioner's application expeditiously.

civil other

Bhagat Singh & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.)

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5371

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 406, 420, 120B, and 34 IPC, holding that the investigation should proceed as the allegations disclose cognizable offences and quashing at this stage is premature.

criminal petition_dismissed

Hari Ram Tiwari v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5272-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a government employee after holding that the domestic inquiry was conducted fairly and in accordance with natural justice principles.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Hem Raj v. The New India Assurance Company Limited

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court held that an insurer must pay medical expenses under a valid motor insurance policy if supported by credible evidence, allowing the appellant’s appeal to that extent with interest and costs.

civil appeal_allowed

भारतीय कामगार कर्मचारी महासंघ v. मेसर्स जेट एअरवेज लिमिटेड

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court held that workers completing 240 days of continuous service under the Mumbai Model Standing Orders are entitled to permanent employment, overruling any inconsistent private settlements.

labor appeal_allowed

Bharatiya Kamgar Karmachari Mahasangh v. M/s. Jet Airways Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 646

The Supreme Court held that certified Standing Orders under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 prevail over inconsistent settlements, entitling fixed-term contract workmen completing 240 days of service to permanency.

labor appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar Sachdeva v. Aok Kumar Sachdeva & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court held that arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies only between parties to the arbitration agreement and set aside the High Court's order directing reference of all disputes to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar Sachdeva v. Ashok Kumar Sachdeva

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 650

The Supreme Court held that disputes involving parties not signatories to an arbitration agreement cannot be referred to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and set aside the High Court's order directing such reference.

civil appeal_allowed

Chennupati Kranthi Kumar v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 645

The Supreme Court held that police cannot impound passports and set aside the High Court's condition requiring surrender of the wife's and son's passports for returning the appellant's passport, affirming the fundamental right to travel abroad.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dhanraj N Asawani v. Amarjeetsingh Mohindersingh Basi

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 710

The Supreme Court held that Section 81(5B) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act does not bar any person other than the auditor or Registrar from lodging an FIR, and quashed the High Court's order that had invalidated such an FIR.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mahendra Awase v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2023 · 2025 INSC 76

The Supreme Court held that mere harassment or loan recovery demands do not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC without clear evidence of instigation or intent, and discharged the accused from charges.

criminal appeal_allowed

Darshan Singh v. Chairman Cum Managing Director, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5765

The Delhi High Court held that pay fixation benefits for notional promotion are payable only from the date of actual joining, not from the date of notional promotion, and refused to direct promotion or investigation without sufficient grounds.

labor petition_dismissed

Vanya Jain v. Ambit Finvest Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5265

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging a demand notice under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act is premature and must await action under Section 13(4) before statutory remedies under Section 17 can be invoked.

civil petition_dismissed

PayPal Payments Private Limited v. Financial Intelligence Unit India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5059

The Delhi High Court held that PayPal qualifies as a payment system operator and reporting entity under the PMLA, mandating compliance with anti-money laundering obligations despite non-registration under the PSS Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

TTK Prestige Ltd. v. Gupta Light House

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2023 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 3750

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the plaintiff's registered cooker design, found defendant's products infringing during registration term, denied injunction post-expiry, and granted rendition of accounts for damages.

civil appeal_allowed

Satyam Yadav v. Union of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5205-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-examination in the CRPF Physical Efficiency Test due to the petitioner’s failure to notify medical incapacity on the test day and held that belated claims do not warrant relief.

administrative petition_dismissed