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Manoj Kumar Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1448

The Delhi High Court allowed furlough to a convict despite prior parole violation, emphasizing good conduct remissions and balancing reformation with public safety.

criminal petition_allowed

Ishwar Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1417

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's application for alternative land allotment, holding that rejection on limitation grounds was unjustified when the government had advised the petitioner to apply after full acquisition.

property appeal_allowed

Harshlata Aggarwal v. Prabhakar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1432

The Delhi High Court held that in an eviction suit, co-owners are not necessary parties and title disputes must be resolved separately, quashing the Trial Court’s order impleading a co-owner as a party.

civil appeal_allowed

Ramswaroop v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1488

The Delhi High Court held that a student who appeared in any paper of a semester examination cannot claim 'no previous performance' for grading, but grading must consider marks from subsequent re-examinations as per University circulars.

academic/administrative petition_allowed

Manoj Kumar and Ors. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:2225-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that only notified Jhuggi Jhopri bastis existing before 2006 are entitled to rehabilitation under the 2015 Policy, and unauthorized clusters without such notification are not protected from lawful eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

Ashish v. The State of NCT

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1878

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in an attempt to murder case after charge sheet filing, imposing conditions to safeguard the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sharayu Sadanand Subhedar v. Yashodhan Prakash Agalgaonkar

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court’s correction of a mutual consent divorce decree under Section 152 CPC to include the memorandum of settlement, ruling that omission of the settlement was an accidental slip correctible by the court.

civil petition_dismissed

Santaji Waman Gopale v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on consistent dying declarations and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appellant's claim of accidental fire.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Datta @ Dattatraya Dnyanu Methe & Ors. v. Sonabai Ganpati Methe & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a Plaintiff is not entitled to file a rejoinder after the Defendant's written statement without leave of the court and that mere denial by the Defendant does not warrant such replication, setting aside the trial court's order permitting filing of rejoinder.

civil petition_allowed

Manya Vejju v. Sapna Bhog

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2023

The Bombay High Court held that lodging an FIR does not constitute commencement and prosecution of an action under the proviso to Section 60 of the Copyright Act, 1957, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration of the injunction application after considering the subsequent infringement suit.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Gujarat State v. H. B. Kapadiya Education Trust

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the State's refusal to grant aid for a minority educational institution's principal beyond retirement age, ruling that reasonable regulations under the Grant-in-Aid Code do not violate Article 30(1) of the Constitution.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Gujarat State v. H. B. Kapadia Education Trust

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that minority educational institutions receiving government aid must comply with retirement age rules under the Grant-in-Aid Code, and refusal to grant aid beyond retirement age does not violate Article 30(1) of the Constitution.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Sanwarlal Agrawal v. Ashok Kumar Kothari

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 149

The Supreme Court held that an executing court cannot enlarge a decree by including terms not agreed upon, setting aside the High Court's order that included a disputed loan amount in the consideration for share transfer.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanwarlal Agrawal v. Ashok Kumar Kothari

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that an executing court cannot expand a decree passed on admission by including disputed loan amounts not agreed upon, and set aside the High Court's order that construed the decree to include such loans.

civil appeal_allowed

Yogesh Upadhyay and Anr. v. Atlanta Limited

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that despite exclusive territorial jurisdiction under Section 142(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Court’s power to transfer cases under Section 406 Cr.P.C. remains intact and allowed transfer of cheque bounce cases for joint trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yogesh Upadhyay and Anr. v. Atlanta Limited

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court allowed transfer of cheque bounce complaint cases arising from the same transaction to a single court, holding that the non obstante clause in Section 142 does not bar transfer under Section 406 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Juharu v. Karim & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 148

The Supreme Court clarified the cautious exercise of power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused, upholding summons against one appellant while setting aside summons against others for lack of sufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 21 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 148

The Supreme Court upheld the issuance of summons under Section 319 CrPC against the petitioner, affirming the discretionary power of courts to summon additional accused based on credible material, and dismissed the petition challenging the summons.

criminal petition_dismissed

Juharu v. Karim

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court clarified the limited and discretionary scope of Section 319 CrPC powers to summon additional accused, upholding summons against one appellant while setting aside summons against two others for lack of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 21 Feb 2023

The court upheld the summons issued under Section 319 CrPC against the petitioner, affirming the discretionary power to summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence during trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed