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Naresh Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions alleging criminal establishment of public organisations and violation of Article 21 as frivolous and vexatious, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of judicial process while upholding the scope of fundamental rights.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Anbazhagan v. The State

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 632

The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from culpable homicide punishable under Section 304 Part I IPC to Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that only knowledge and not intention to cause death was proved.

criminal appeal_allowed

राज्य राजधानी दिल्ली सरकार v. भारत संघ

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court dismissed the challenge to the NCT Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, holding that Parliament has plenary power under Article 239AA to legislate for Delhi, but referred key constitutional questions to a larger Bench.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 635

The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the question of Parliament’s power under Article 239-AA(7) to amend the governance structure of Delhi through the 2023 Ordinance, dismissing interim relief but leaving the ultimate validity undecided.

constitutional other

Shatrughan v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 630

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, inconsistent medical findings, and absence of motive, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S K. S. K. IMPEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. MR. PANKAJ PAHWAL & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2024:DHC:7368

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act after parties failed to mutually agree, affirming the limited judicial role in arbitration appointment proceedings.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Ashunta Vivek Prabhu @ Monteiro v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 19 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court held that termination of a Grant-in-Aid school teacher was disproportionate, ordered payment of subsistence allowance and back wages, and upheld reinstatement directions subject to the teacher's superannuation.

labor appeal_allowed

Amitabh v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5030-DB

The Delhi High Court held that height measurements with fractions of 0.5 cm and above must be rounded up as per MET guidelines, allowing the petitioner’s height of 169.8 cm to qualify as 170 cm and quashing his disqualification.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bhushan Solanki & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5169

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Abhay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5255

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 354A/354D IPC and POCSO Act based on a voluntary amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in extraordinary circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sanjay Dhingra & Anr. v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4990

The Delhi High Court vacated interim protection granted till the filing of a forensic audit report, holding such orders are case-specific and cease once the report is filed.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. RAL NUTRALIFE PVT. LTD. v. STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5096-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Recovery Officer, DRT-II, has jurisdiction to proceed with recovery proceedings despite a Bombay High Court stay on a related notification and directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner's sale confirmation request.

civil petition_allowed

Chandra Mohan Khandelwal v. The State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4982

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in molestation case after charge sheet filing, subject to conditions ensuring investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ravi Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5009-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition quashing the medical board’s declaration of unfitness for overweight, holding that the petitioner’s weight fell within permissible limits under the Recruitment Medical Examination Guidelines allowing +/- 5 kg relaxation in borderline cases.

administrative petition_allowed

Anoop Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5254

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon the parties' genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce, preserving the child's rights.

criminal petition_allowed

Monika Gupta v. Sanjay Bansal

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5056-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 1969-day delay, holding that delay caused by lack of diligence in pursuing a review petition cannot be excused.

civil appeal_dismissed

Yusuf Khan v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5143-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to conduct the mandatory survey of street vendors in the NDMC area and consider the petitioner’s case in accordance with the Street Vendors Act, 2014, dismissing the petition without granting interim relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Nitin Arora & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5091

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 consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Omaxe Ltd. v. Joginder Singh Nijjar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5069

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award as barred by strict limitation under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing the mandatory nature of the limitation period and limited scope of judicial interference.

civil petition_dismissed

Faeem & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5512

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed