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Ranjit Singh Sethi v. Ranbir Singh Sethi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · CS (OS) 277/2019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the impleadment of the deceased's second wife as a necessary party in a partition suit due to her claimed interest under a Will.

civil appeal_dismissed

Accurate Freight Logistics and Ors. v. Avon Logistics and Shipping

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:584

The Delhi High Court upheld the strict 120-day time limit under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, refusing to condone delay in filing a written statement despite non-supply of plaint with summons served via WhatsApp.

civil petition_dismissed

Akhilesh Arya v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:516-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act but reduced his life sentence to the period already served, emphasizing the credibility of child testimony and medical evidence despite minor inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Neelkanth Travels v. Mohan Lal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:471

The Delhi High Court held that a stationary vehicle parked for its intended use is considered 'in use' under the Employees’ Compensation Act, making the insurer liable to pay compensation, while the employer alone is liable for penalty on default.

labor appeal_partly_allowed

Sachin Kumar Gupta v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:521-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation for increment and financial benefits within four weeks and communicate a reasoned decision.

administrative petition_allowed

Sarthak Sachdeva v. Karishma Chadha

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:536-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of a divorce petition to a joint petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act following amicable settlement, directing the Family Court to waive the six-month waiting period and proceed with mutual consent divorce.

family appeal_allowed

Tapan Choudhury v. The Central Public Information Officer and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:541

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CIC order, holding that the information under the RTI Act was adequately provided and disputes over similar company names are to be resolved through civil litigation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohan Prasad (Since Deceased) through his LRs Yogesh & Ors. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023

The Delhi High Court directed administrative and infrastructural reforms to address delays in consumer dispute redressal forums while deferring appointments pending Supreme Court orders.

administrative other

Devi Lal Chahar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:645-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Movement Order directing psychiatric evaluation of a service member is a legitimate administrative measure, not a punitive transfer, and vacated the interim stay against it.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rajeev Chhabra v. Surender Khurana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · CM(M) 370/2017

The Delhi High Court directed release of original sale deeds to the petitioner in accordance with a valid Memorandum of Settlement resolving the property dispute.

civil petition_allowed

Ex Recruit Shubham Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:544-DB

The Delhi High Court held that discharge orders under Army Rule 13(3)(IV) are subject to the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and directed transfer of writ petitions challenging such discharges accordingly.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Niket Ranjan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:498

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO case due to inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and prolonged custody, subject to stringent conditions including relocation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pankaj Kumar Bhola v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:502

The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant's sentence under the POCSO Act pending appeal, applying Supreme Court guidelines on interim relief after substantial sentence served and satisfactory conduct.

criminal sentence_modified

Shri Ramesh Chander Goel v. Master Chirag Goel

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:491

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to set aside an ex-parte decree due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate sufficient cause for non-appearance, emphasizing the need for credible evidence and proper procedural challenge.

civil petition_dismissed

Subhash Chander & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:646-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' claims for financial upgradation and pay fixation under ACP and MACP schemes as a representation within eight weeks, without granting immediate relief.

administrative other

Bagmane Developers Pvt Ltd v. Future Sector Land Developers LLP & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a suit concerning immovable property situated in Bengaluru must be filed in the court having jurisdiction over that property under Section 16(d) CPC, and the proviso to Section 16 cannot independently confer jurisdiction on the Pune court.

civil appeal_allowed

Uttam Anna Lande v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on a truthful dying declaration recorded by a Police Officer, rejecting the appellant's claim of accidental burns and lack of intent.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Rameshwar Sharma v. National Investigating Agency & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a conspiracy and murder case under the NIA Act, holding that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case warranting denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/s. Bhimale and Sons v. Moti Dinshaw Irani & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jan 2023

The High Court upheld eviction of defendants as unlawful subtenants on grounds of unlawful subletting and rent default, rejecting their claim of direct tenancy and dismissing plaintiffs' writ petition challenging cross-objections.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/s. Bhimale and Sons v. Moti Dinshaw Irani

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jan 2023

The Court upheld eviction of Defendant Nos. 2 and 3 as unlawful subtenants, rejecting their claim of direct tenancy with Plaintiffs, and affirmed that landlord-tenant relationship, not ownership, governs eviction under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.

civil appeal_dismissed