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United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Ruby Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:666

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the insurer despite the driver lacking a valid license, emphasizing the benevolent nature of the Motor Vehicles Act and directing enhanced compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Sanser Pal Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:687

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging bail rejection and held that police information during investigation not forming part of evidence does not attract penal provisions under section 195(1)(b) Cr.P.C., and the appellant lacked locus standi to prosecute police officers under section 340 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sudhindra Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:701-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed orders granting NFSG benefits from a belated date and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide the petitioner’s eligibility from the correct date within eight weeks.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S SHRI SHYAM FOOTWEAR v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:843-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing fresh consideration of the petitioner's GST refund claim after accepting rectified information, emphasizing the need to consider corrected submissions and afford an opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Piyush Mittal v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:737

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking a vigilance enquiry against a public school teacher, holding that a departmental enquiry found no misconduct and that matrimonial disputes should not be used to harass employees through administrative proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Asha Joshi v. GNCTD of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:1076

The Delhi High Court directs the Pension Trust to release pension and terminal benefits to an employee who took voluntary retirement under Rule 48-A of the CCS Pension Rules, affirming the Trust's liability as per the Division Bench judgment in Tata Power (2016).

labor petition_allowed

Tanishka Maheshwari v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:787

The Delhi High Court directed CBSE to correct the father's name in the petitioner’s certificates to reflect her biological father, affirming the right to identity consistent with public documents.

administrative petition_allowed

Narender Kumar v. The Mgmt. of M/s Maman Chand Ramji Das

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:667

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award dismissing the petitioner's claim of employment and illegal termination, holding that expert handwriting opinion based on xerox copies is unreliable and that the petitioner failed to prove employer-employee relationship.

labor petition_dismissed

Ashalata Prabhakar Joshi @ Dikshit v. Varadoli Agrofarms Pvt. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 31 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the regularization of an agricultural land sale under amended Section 84C of the Maharashtra Tenancy Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the transfer lacking prior permission under Section 63.

property petition_dismissed

M/s. Ashok Commercial Enterprises & Ors. v. Rajesh Jugraj Madhani

High Court of Bombay · 31 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of summary judgment in a commercial suit based on Bills of Exchange, holding that triable issues including limitation preclude summary disposal under Order XIII-A of the CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Joseph Shine v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023 · 2019 3 SCC 39

The Supreme Court clarified that its 2019 judgment striking down Section 497 IPC does not affect disciplinary provisions under the Armed Forces Acts, and refused to entertain a disguised review application seeking such clarification.

criminal petition_dismissed

Joseph Shine v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023 · Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2019) 3 SCC 39

The Supreme Court clarified that its judgment striking down Section 497 IPC does not affect disciplinary provisions under the Army, Navy, and Air Force Acts governing armed forces personnel.

criminal petition_dismissed

PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE SOCIETY

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023 INSC 88

The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination of whether a charitable society's income from newspaper advertisement qualifies for tax exemption under the amended definition of 'charitable purpose' in Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed

PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE SOCIETY

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination of whether income from advertisement and newspaper activities by a charitable society exceeds permissible limits under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, affecting its exemption status.

tax appeal_allowed

Ajay Dabra v. Pyare Ram & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023 INSC 90

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals for specific performance due to non-condonation of delay and invalid assignment violating statutory restrictions on agricultural land transfer in Himachal Pradesh.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ajay Dabra v. Pyare Ram & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals for specific performance due to non-condonation of delay and invalidity of contract assignment under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972.

civil appeal_dismissed

K. L. Suneja & Anr. v. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court held that once a Pay Order refund is issued and debited from the developer's account, liability to pay interest ceases, dismissing the complainant's claim for interest beyond that date and allowing the developer's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

K. L. Suneja & Anr. v. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court held that a developer is not liable to pay interest on a refund amount after issuance of a Pay Order debiting its account, emphasizing procedural safeguards for deposit of amounts in legal proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd v. Ozone Research & Applications (I) Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · O.M.P. (COMM) 343/2017

The Delhi High Court held that the MSMED Act provisions override contractual jurisdiction clauses, and the seat of arbitration under the MSMED Act is at the Facilitation Council's location, rendering the Delhi Court petition challenging the award not maintainable.

civil petition_dismissed

Master Medhansh Jhawar v. Rajesh Bhushan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:698

The Delhi High Court directed government funding and efficient administration for clinical trials and free treatment of children suffering from rare diseases, emphasizing the State's obligation to support indigenous therapy development and timely medicine procurement.

constitutional appeal_allowed