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Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and the benefit of doubt to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the weak evidentiary value of extra-judicial confession without corroboration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court mandated mandatory adoption of Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, affirming the right to health under Article 21 and directing stringent monitoring and action against violations.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court directed mandatory adoption and implementation of guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 and ordering stringent monitoring and action against violations.

constitutional petition_allowed

VST Industries Limited v. Golden Tobie Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1968

The Delhi High Court awarded nominal damages and ordered destruction of infringing goods in a trademark infringement suit where no sales or profits were made by the defendant.

civil appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. Springer India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2499-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction to apply APA principles for benchmarking international transactions in AY 2012-13, subject to verification of FAR consistency, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ritesh Chauhan v. Arcing Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1950

Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing written statement due to non-receipt of plaint, directing Trial Court to take it on record subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1949

The Delhi High Court upheld the fixed tehbazari fees for Kalkaji Mandir shops, cancelled allotments of non-compliant allottees, ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants, and directed public auction of shops to ensure orderly management and redevelopment of the Mandir premises.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sh. Gunkesh Meena v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1904-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh Medical Board to resolve conflicting medical opinions on the petitioner’s fitness for recruitment as Constable, with the Board’s report being final and binding.

administrative other

Mritunjay Mishra v. Union of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1903-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pension and benefits on grounds of delay and laches after dismissal from service and exhaustion of statutory remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jagannath Naik v. Inspector General of Police and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1852-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement after acquittal does not automatically entitle salary for the dismissal period but directed treating the dismissal period as continuation of service for benefits, while modifying the punishment of stoppage of increments by removing cumulative effect.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vijay Chhedwal & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi Through APP & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2075

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing courts' duty to encourage such resolutions in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed

Sona Debnath v. Ram Rattan Singh Namdhari & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1951

The Delhi High Court stayed a Trial Court order permitting construction of a boundary wall without adjudicating impleadment and prior litigation, directing expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s application to protect easementary rights.

civil appeal_allowed

Mahavir Sr. Model School and Anr. v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1866

The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools not bound by a land clause have autonomy to fix fees by submitting a statement under DSEA without prior approval, and DoE cannot deny fee hikes solely based on surplus funds absent evidence of profiteering or commercialisation.

administrative petition_allowed

Samir Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2074

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 379 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Randheer and Ors. v. Commissioner of Police and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1944

The Delhi High Court held that occupants of non-notified jhuggi clusters are not entitled to rehabilitation or stay on demolition, dismissed the petitioners' concealment-based contempt claims, and permitted lawful eviction and demolition.

property appeal_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. Sahakar Global Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1938-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal, holding that the parties' recorded agreement to set aside the arbitral award was binding and the appellant could not retract the concession made by its counsel.

civil appeal_dismissed

World Wide Metals Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2321-DB

Delhi High Court held that a minimum of seven clear days must be given to an assessee to respond to a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and quashed a reassessment notice that provided only three days.

tax petition_allowed

Krishna Vihar (West) Welfare Association v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1850-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to revive a wrongly filed application under Section 340 CrPC, holding that no grounds for review existed and that the petitioner was estopped from re-litigating issues already decided.

civil petition_dismissed

Sartaj and Others v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2076

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 377, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce deed between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed