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Babli v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3266

The Delhi High Court held that the Pension Trust and DISCOMs are liable to pay retiral benefits to the legal heirs of a deceased DVB employee, directing immediate release of dues with interest.

administrative petition_allowed

Jumeirah Beach Resort LLC v. Designarch Consultants Pvt Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3335

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to take on record a pen drive containing a video interview previously filed via electronic links during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing procedural flexibility and reserving defendants' rights to challenge authenticity.

civil petition_allowed

Dinesh Kumar Gupta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3496

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under Section 81 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act cannot continue after the land has been urbanised by government notification, quashing the pending proceedings against the petitioners.

property petition_allowed

Varsha @ Hira v. Govt NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3267

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner based on the principle of parity with a co-accused, subject to conditions ensuring compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manish v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3257-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging decades-old land acquisition proceedings due to the petitioner's failure to explain the inordinate delay in approaching the court.

property petition_dismissed

Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited v. SpiceJet Limited

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3280-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn following a lawful settlement between the parties and directed liquidation and distribution of fixed deposits as per the settlement terms.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anjna Luthra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3516

The Delhi High Court quashed a charge-sheet issued without proper constitution and approval of the Disciplinary Committee under Rule 118, affirming mandatory compliance and permitting judicial review at the charge-sheet stage.

administrative petition_allowed

Mallika Verma & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4600

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 120B IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties and the low likelihood of conviction, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Saroj and Ors. v. Jamun Rai and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3253

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is liable to pay compensation when a driver with a valid LMV(NT) license drives a tractor attached to a trolley, overruling denial of liability based on license endorsement.

labor appeal_allowed

Ravinder Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3241

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a serious rape case involving a minor, emphasizing prima facie assessment and imposing strict conditions to protect the victim and investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ajay Saxena v. Kiran Bhagwasiya and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3332

The Delhi High Court held that unambiguous admissions are essential for a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to grant summary decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepak Singh v. Joint Commissioner of Police & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3297

Delhi High Court allowed writ petition directing addition of firearm to aspiring shooter’s license, holding rejection based on marginal score and delay was arbitrary and unreasonable.

administrative appeal_allowed

Raju Sarkar v. Vinay Sarkar

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3331

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to deposit the conditional amount belatedly and set aside the trial court's order closing his right to defend, emphasizing the interest of justice in civil proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

NEW BALANCE ATHLETICS INC. v. ASHOK KUMAR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 11 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:9466

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit by consent under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC based on a lawful settlement, binding the parties to cease infringement and pay costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Kumar @ Suman v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 11 May 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction for murder due to the Trial Court's failure to put the sole incriminating circumstance to him under Section 313 CrPC, causing prejudice and vitiating the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sanjay Dubey v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Another

Supreme Court of India · 11 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's prima facie finding of dereliction of duty against a police officer during bail proceedings, affirming the High Court's constitutional supervisory powers while emphasizing proper departmental enquiry procedures.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Indiabulls Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. Ram Kishore Arora & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 11 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the NCLAT's interim order allowing a project-wise insolvency resolution process for Eco Village-II as an interim measure, emphasizing preservation of status quo and requiring Court approval for further resolution steps.

corporate appeal_allowed

K. CHINNAMMAL v. L. R. EKNATH

Supreme Court of India · 11 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld eviction of cultivating tenants for delayed payment of lease rent beyond the prescribed period under the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, rejecting COVID-19 related condonation and limiting High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed

K. CHINNAMMAL v. L. R. EKNATH

Supreme Court of India · 11 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld eviction of cultivating tenants for delayed payment of lease rent under the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, rejecting COVID-19 based condonation and limiting High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed

M. Suresh Kumar Reddy v. Canara Bank

Supreme Court of India · 11 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory admission of a Section 7 insolvency application upon satisfaction of financial debt and default, rejecting the appellant's contention that the Bank's failure to extend guarantees prevented default.

corporate appeal_dismissed