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Mamta Rani v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4413-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging traffic barricades near Supreme Court and High Court premises, holding that traffic regulation is an executive policy matter beyond judicial interference absent mala fide or illegality.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Rajeev Jain and Others v. Ashtech Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4357

The Delhi High Court held that directors are not automatically liable under Section 138 NI Act unless shown to be in charge and responsible, quashing proceedings against non-executive and additional directors lacking specific allegations or evidence of involvement.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sumit Solanki v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4455-DB

The Delhi High Court held that fixed tenure contractual employees with explicit terms excluding absorption have no right to regularization, and the employer's decision to halt absorption and conduct fresh recruitment is valid under constitutional and legal principles.

labor appeal_dismissed

Dayawati (deceased) through LRs v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4375

The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of the husband and stepchildren of a deceased petitioner as her legal representatives in a probate petition, clarifying that such impleadment is procedural and does not decide substantive rights under the Hindu Succession Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Abhishek Boinpally v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4373

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of Abhishek Boinpally in a PMLA money laundering case linked to Delhi Excise Policy scam, holding that prima facie material satisfies twin conditions under Section 45 PMLA.

criminal petition_dismissed

Benoy Babu v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4362

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Pernod Ricard employee Benoy Babu in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, holding that involvement in activities connected with proceeds of crime under PMLA warrants denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manish Sisodia v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4354

Delhi High Court dismissed Manish Sisodia's bail plea in a money laundering case involving alleged manipulation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 to facilitate kickbacks and proceeds of crime.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bhansali Industries v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 03 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court set aside an unreasoned GST adjudication order for failure to provide reasons and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording a personal hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed

Uggarsain v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court modified disparate sentences of multiple accused convicted under Section 304 Part II read with Section 149 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and uniformity in sentencing for joint offences.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

भारतीय खाद्य निगम कार्यकारी कर्मचारी यूनियन v. त्रिनयोक्ता अर्थायत्

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court held that FCI management cannot repudiate long-accepted reinstatement and back wages awarded to illegally terminated workers, applying the principle of approbate and reprobate.

labor appeal_dismissed

Food Corporation of India Executive Staff Union v. Employer in relation to the Management

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court upheld reinstatement, back wages, and regularization of casual workers after the employer voluntarily implemented the Award and absorbed them in service for over 18 years, applying the doctrine of approbate and reprobate to estop the employer from challenging the Award.

labor appeal_allowed

M/S. SANVIRA INDUSTRIES v. RAIN CII CARBON (VIZAG) LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court upheld that RPC import allocations must be based on production capacities certified by valid consents as of 09.10.2018, dismissing claims for increased quotas based on later certifications.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sanveera Industries v. RINL

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The court upheld that Raw Petroleum Coke import quotas must be allocated based on production capacities certified as on the Supreme Court's cutoff date, rejecting post-cutoff capacity increases for quota enhancement.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S. SANVIRA INDUSTRIES v. RAIN CII CARBON (VIZAG) LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court upheld that RPC import allocations must be based on production capacities recognized as of 09.10.2018, rejecting Sanvira's claim for increased quota based on later capacity certifications.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Neeraj Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court allowed review petitions directing the Government of Haryana to recognize Kurukshetra University Diplomas as equivalent for recruitment to Art & Craft Teacher posts and to appoint eligible candidates accordingly without disturbing prior appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed

Neeraj Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court allowed review petitions directing the State of Haryana to recognize the equivalence of Kurukshetra University Diplomas for Art & Craft Teacher recruitment and appoint eligible candidates accordingly without disturbing prior appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. AVM Nitin Manmohan Desai (Retd)

Delhi High Court · 03 Jul 2023 · 2025:DHC:2693-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired officer, affirming that disabilities detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless clearly disproved.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Nirmal Singh v. The State

Delhi High Court · 02 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:6042

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 306 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone by the appellant considering the elapsed time and his conduct.

criminal sentence_modified

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Mina Kashinath Zanje & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award holding MSRTC liable for compensation to the deceased’s family, affirming that civil liability is independent of criminal acquittal and that full salary including family-benefiting allowances must be considered for compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pravinbhai Ratanji Lad and Ors. v. The Office of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority and Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed a 34-year delayed writ petition challenging a slum declaration order for lack of locus, delay, and non-maintainability under Article 227, imposing exemplary costs on the petitioners.

administrative petition_dismissed