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Jindal Industries Pvt Ltd v. Prawesh Agencies

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4545

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark and copyright infringement suit by decree on a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, with the defendant admitting plaintiff's rights and withdrawing contested trademark applications.

civil settled

Mohd. Amaan Malik v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4512

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual assault of a minor, holding that consent of a minor is legally irrelevant and the POCSO Act overrides personal laws, thus allowing investigation and trial to proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shachi Gahoi v. Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4475

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a contractual woman employee during pregnancy-related absence violated the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, quashing the termination and directing reinstatement with back wages.

labor appeal_allowed

Kush Mangla & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4955

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sandeep Kadian v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4575-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a Review Medical Board's rejection on hypertension grounds for non-compliance with mandatory medical examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.

administrative petition_allowed

Nawal Kishore Jha v. The State and Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4524

The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of Additional Public Prosecutors requires consultation with the High Court whose views are binding, and judicial review of such appointments is limited to procedural fairness, dismissing the petition challenging non-approval of candidature without communication of reasons.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sh Man Mohan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4953

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S GRAND MUMTAZ HOTEL AND RESORT v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NORTH EAST GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4523

The Delhi High Court held that MSMED Act dispute resolution provisions apply only if the supplier was registered on the contract date, setting aside arbitration initiated after subsequent registration.

civil appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Nagar Dairy Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4560-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned a 14-day delay in filing an income tax appeal but dismissed the appeal as the issue was already settled by binding precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed

Rekha v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4513

The Delhi High Court held that a deceased passenger with a valid journey ticket who died due to accidental fall from a train qualifies for compensation as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S DARZI ON CALL v. SUNIL MITTAL & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4515-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a limited review correcting a factual error regarding trademark registrations while upholding its interim order and clarified the scope of considering fresh registrations and the limited power of review.

civil petition_allowed

Subhashini Ratan & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly Secretariat NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:7140

The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for Fellows engaged by the Delhi Assembly against termination orders pending Supreme Court adjudication on the constitutional competence over 'services' in NCT of Delhi.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Rahul Ganpatrao Sable v. Laxman Maruti Jadhav

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 608

The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by holding that permanent disability entails 100% loss of income without deductions for uncertainties or personal expenses, applying correct multipliers, and awarding additional damages for attendant care, future medical expenses, and other heads.

civil appeal_allowed

Rahul Ganpatrao Sable v. Laxman Maruti Jadhav & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by holding that permanent disability entails 100% income loss without personal expenses deduction and awarded adequate damages for attendant care, future medical expenses, and other heads.

civil appeal_allowed

Rahul Ganpatrao Sable v. Laxman Maruti Jadhav

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in motor accident claims by holding that permanent disability entails 100% loss of income, applying correct multipliers, disallowing certain deductions, and awarding additional heads of damages including attendant charges and loss of consortium.

civil appeal_allowed

Deep v. Haryana State

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that the minor witness's testimony was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Deep v. Haryana State

High Court of Punjab and Haryana · 05 Jul 2023

The court acquitted the accused, holding that a minor witness's testimony must be carefully scrutinized for competency and credibility, and that failure to examine crucial witnesses and inconsistencies can vitiate conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep v. The State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable testimony of a minor witness, inadequate judicial examination, and non-examination of crucial witnesses, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of child witness evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of U.P. v. Sonu Kushwaha

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court held that penetrative sexual assault on a child below twelve years constitutes aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, mandating the minimum sentence under Section 6, and restored the Trial Court's conviction and sentence.

criminal appeal_allowed

S. NARAHARI v. S.R. KUMAR

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court held that Special Leave Petitions against High Court review orders are not maintainable under Order XLVII Rule 7 CPC and referred the question of filing subsequent SLPs after nonspeaking dismissals to a larger bench.

civil other