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Manudev Dahiya v. Union of India through DG ITBP

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4915-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an adverse APAR given to an ITBP officer due to bias and lack of natural justice, directing a review DPC for his promotion with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pargan Ram alias Nikka v. State

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4929

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused charged under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act after over five years of custody, applying Supreme Court directions that prolonged pre-trial detention entitles bail despite the serious nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Spirit Global Construction Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4914-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of reassessment proceedings against Spirit Global Construction Pvt. Ltd. due to the Assessing Officer's failure to record valid reasons establishing jurisdiction under Sections 147/148 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed

P. YUVAPRAKASH v. STATE REP. BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 676

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of POCSO and related charges, holding that medical evidence established the victim was not a minor and that no penetrative sexual assault or forceful abduction was proved.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yashodhan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 652

The Supreme Court held that no prior hearing is mandatory before summoning a person as accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C., dismissing the appeal against the summoning order.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Tarun Kumar v. Assistant Director Directorate of Enforcement

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 1006

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of bail to an accused in a money laundering case, emphasizing the mandatory twin conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA and the serious nature of economic offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Master Luv Rathor v. Maxfort School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2024:DHC:4027

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission in KG/Pre-primary class as no seat was reserved in that class and the academic session had ended, holding that admission entitlement is limited to the class allotted by the Directorate of Education.

administrative petition_dismissed

Master Mohan Kumar v. Richmond Global School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 3118

The Court held that the right to admission under the RTE Act for an academic session lapses if not exercised within that session and directed the petitioner to apply afresh for the next academic year.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Williamson Magor and Co. Ltd. and Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 17 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court held that disputes arising from a banking company's investment agreement involving a Put Option are arbitrable and not barred by the exclusive jurisdiction of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, and appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondents.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

Aslam Salim Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 17 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court ordered concurrent sentences and release on undergone sentence in 41 theft cases, holding that failure to exercise discretion under Section 427(1) CrPC led to a miscarriage of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Taluka Mohol, Dist. Solapur v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 17 Jul 2023

The High Court upheld the disciplinary enquiry findings against a bus conductor for misappropriation, dismissed interim relief, and ruled that non-examination of passengers is not fatal to the enquiry's validity.

labor petition_dismissed

SZF Exports Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4941-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT order dismissing the appeal for non-payment of pre-deposit and held that the auction purchaser's payment timeline under SARFAESI Rules starts from bid acceptance, not auction date.

civil petition_dismissed

Divay Bahl v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5003

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing courts' duty to encourage such resolutions in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Manoj Biswas and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5004

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.

criminal petition_allowed

Carlton Shoes Ltd. & Anr. v. VIP Industries Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023

The court held that concurrent trademark registrations preclude infringement claims between proprietors under Section 28(3) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, but common law passing off rights remain enforceable based on prior user and goodwill in India.

civil other

Siemens Industry Software NV v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (International Tax) Circle 3(1)(2), New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5024-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against Siemens Industry Software NV triggered by an erroneous TDS return that was subsequently corrected.

tax appeal_allowed

Mukesh Bhardwaj v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4878

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused director in a multi-crore financial fraud case due to unclear role and prolonged trial prospects.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sharda Relan v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4882

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and registered Will, holding that proof by one attesting witness suffices and objections beyond testamentary jurisdiction cannot bar probate.

civil petition_allowed

Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd v. Mahesh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4907

The Delhi High Court directed the release of the awarded compensation amount deposited in appeal proceedings directly to the claimants following withdrawal of the appeal and administrative constraints in transferring funds to the MACT.

civil petition_allowed

Naresh Kumar Gandhi v. Cambridge Foundation School

Delhi High Court · 17 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4866

The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary inquiry and removal order against a teacher due to bias of the inquiry officer who had pre-judged the case, emphasizing the fundamental principle that no one shall be a judge in their own cause.

administrative appeal_allowed