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Chandrakant Nivrutti Pagar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court acquitted a Talathi accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of reliable evidence for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Parvesh Kumar Verma v. Kailash Narain Malhotra

Delhi High Court · 21 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4204

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must pay use and occupation charges at a fair market rate from the date of an Eviction Order until final disposal, directing payment of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 30,000 monthly during the pendency of the petition.

property appeal_allowed

Murari Chauhan & Anr v. Kailash Narain Malhotra

Delhi High Court · 21 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4203

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must pay use and occupation charges at a market-adjusted rate from the date of an eviction order during the pendency of the eviction petition, conditioning interim stay on timely payment.

civil other

Arun Gupta v. M/S Swami Hari Sharna Nand Charitable Trust

Delhi High Court · 21 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4202

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant occupying premises after an Eviction Order must pay use and occupation charges at market rates during the pendency of eviction proceedings, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.

civil appeal_allowed

Murari Chauhan & Anr v. Kailash Narain Malhotra

Delhi High Court · 21 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4205

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must pay use and occupation charges at market rate from the date of an Eviction Order during the pendency of the eviction petition, conditioning interim protection on such payments.

property other

Bank of Baroda v. Baljeet Singh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a compassionate appointment claim, emphasizing strict adherence to scheme eligibility criteria including financial status and educational qualifications.

administrative appeal_allowed

BANK OF BARODA & ORS v. BALJIT SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment is a concession subject to strict scheme eligibility, and dismissed the respondent's claim for appointment due to ineligibility under the applicable financial criteria.

civil appeal_allowed

Bank of Baroda v. Baljeet Singh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment is discretionary and must strictly follow scheme criteria, allowing the appeal to set aside the High Court's order directing appointment.

civil appeal_allowed

BANK OF BARODA & ORS v. BALJIT SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment must strictly comply with the applicable Scheme's eligibility criteria and dismissed the respondent's claim for appointment on compassionate grounds due to non-fulfillment of financial eligibility.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Punjab v. Kewal Krishan

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to incomplete and inconclusive circumstantial evidence failing to exclude all hypotheses consistent with innocence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Punjab Raj v. Keval Kinn

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of Punjab v. Kewal Krishan

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to incomplete and inconclusive circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain excluding all hypotheses of innocence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Moinuddin Pashamiya Shaikh v. Slum Rehabilitation Authority

High Court of Bombay · 20 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court directs strict enforcement against illegal occupation and trafficking of slum rehabilitation tenements, mandates fixing of transit rent, and emphasizes constitutional and statutory compliance in slum redevelopment schemes.

administrative other

Manjula D. Rita v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax 12, Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 19 Jun 2023

The High Court quashed orders holding a deceased Director liable under Section 179 of the Income Tax Act for non-recovery of tax dues due to failure to serve notice and provide opportunity, emphasizing procedural fairness and statutory compliance.

tax appeal_allowed

Babu Lal Bhawariya v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4193

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a sexual offence case involving a minor prosecutrix, holding that credible prosecutrix testimony and forensic evidence justified denial of bail pending trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jagmohan Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4334

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file an appeal within ten days against a demolition order and restrained the MCD from taking demolition action pending the appeal tribunal's decision on the stay application.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mukesh Malik v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4947-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement of a CISF officer, upholding dismissal of his appeal and revision petitions on grounds of delay without sufficient cause.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Rajendra v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jun 2023

The High Court set aside the Tribunal's interim order reinstating Respondent No. 2 to a post already taken over by the petitioner, holding that interim mandatory injunctions require a strong case and the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr. Ravindra alias Satish Vithal Rananavare v. Avinash Vithal Rananavare

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the testamentary petition, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove due execution of the Will under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act amid suspicious circumstances and inadequate evidence.

family appeal_dismissed

PVR Ltd. v. Proetus Ventures LLP

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court held that jurisdiction lies in Maharashtra despite a Delhi jurisdiction clause, partners of an LLP are not personally liable absent wrongful acts, and granted summary decree against the LLP for unpaid invoices.

civil appeal_allowed