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Royden Harold Buthello v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking CBI investigation into alleged illegal abduction and framing under NDPS Act, holding that transfer of investigation is an extraordinary power to be exercised sparingly and the ongoing trial must proceed.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shah Nawaz Khan v. Nagaland State

High Court of Guwahati · 28 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 176

The Supreme Court held that a common High Court has jurisdiction under Section 24 CPC to transfer civil suits between district courts of states within its territory, while Section 25 CPC vests exclusive inter-state transfer powers in the Supreme Court.

civil appeal_allowed

Shah Nawaz Khan v. Nagaland State

Supreme Court of India · 28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that a common High Court has jurisdiction under Section 24 CPC to transfer civil proceedings inter-state within its territorial jurisdiction, while Section 25 CPC vests exclusive inter-state transfer power in the Supreme Court only when separate High Courts exist.

civil appeal_allowed

SHAH NEWAZ KHAN v. STATE OF NAGALAND

Supreme Court of India · 28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that a common High Court under Article 231 has jurisdiction under section 24 CPC to transfer suits inter-State between courts subordinate to it, and section 25 CPC does not bar such transfers which are otherwise reserved for the Supreme Court between different High Courts.

civil appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 28 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 653

The court held that suspension of cooperative society membership is a disciplinary power requiring strict adherence to due process and natural justice, quashing the unlawful suspension of the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ayesha Siddiqui v. Rambir Singh

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1536

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order permitting replacement of the original site plan with a materially different fresh site plan, holding that such amendment causes prejudice and requires cautious, reasoned consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

Virender Singh v. Surinder Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1537

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction execution orders, holding that adverse possession claims require acknowledgment of true ownership and that a non-necessary party cannot challenge eviction decrees in rent control proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Daman Preet Gujral v. Sharwen Kumar Khanna

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1689

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to admit additional documents crucial to the defendant's defence in a commercial suit, emphasizing the right to a fair opportunity to defend.

civil appeal_allowed

Vimmi Randhawa v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1738

The Delhi High Court directed Guru Harkrishan Public School to pay the petitioner arrears and terminal benefits under the 6th and 7th Pay Commission with interest, affirming entitlement of unaided minority school employees to government-equivalent pay and benefits.

labor petition_allowed

Shubhank Garg v. Income Tax Officer and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1771-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to serve the income determination proposal and provide a personal hearing, directing reassessment with due procedure.

tax appeal_allowed

Vishal Infrastructure Ltd. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1475

The Delhi High Court set aside the blacklisting of Vishal Infrastructure Ltd. following an arbitral award holding the contract termination illegal, emphasizing that punitive administrative actions cannot survive invalid termination.

administrative petition_allowed

Zenith Erectors Private Limited v. Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1503

The Delhi High Court held that limitation and arbitrability issues are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the contract, emphasizing limited judicial interference at the Section 11 stage.

civil appeal_allowed

Ajay Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1742

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 506 and 509 IPC, holding that quashing is premature during investigation when cognizable offences are disclosed and corroborative evidence exists.

criminal petition_dismissed

Deep Karan Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1443-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to stop deducting interim maintenance from the petitioner's salary subject to his undertaking to continue payments directly, balancing enforcement with procedural fairness.

family petition_allowed

Sharons Link Logistics v. UNI Trade Logistics

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · CM(M) 844/2018

The Delhi High Court held that summoned witnesses producing documents cannot be cross-examined beyond limited formal questions under Section 139 of the Evidence Act, especially after the defendant's right to file written statement is struck off.

civil appeal_allowed

Starcon Infra Projects India Private Limited v. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1593

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration can be invoked without mandatory completion of conciliation through the Expert Settlement Council and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate contractual disputes between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Aricent Technologies (Holdings) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1521-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the assessment for AY 2007-08 was barred by limitation, directing refund of adjusted taxes relating to AY 2006-07 with interest due to the Assessing Officer's failure to pass a timely assessment order following the Tribunal's directions.

tax petition_allowed

Vimal Banka Karta of Vimal Kumar Bhajan Lal Banka HUF v. Royalgolf Link City Project Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1456

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a real estate investment MoU and subsequent Renewal Agreements after parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed

Alka Tandon v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1468-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a joint venture equally owned by a government entity and a private entity does not qualify as 'State' under Article 12, and thus is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:2097-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Section 148 reassessment notice for AY 2016-17 due to lack of proper sanction and absence of nexus with material indicating escaped income.

tax petition_allowed