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Sanjeev Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4527

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in a serious offence involving outraging the modesty of a woman, emphasizing that absence of custodial interrogation alone does not justify bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

DELHI TELEPHONES CO-OPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. THE REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4592-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the winding up of a co-operative society for prolonged non-functionality and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Delhi Co-operative Societies Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kumar Satrughana v. R.S. Grewal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4624

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 7.84 lakhs to Rs. 32.4 lakhs for a motor accident victim with 50% permanent disability, applying multiplier method and awarding actual medical and future expenses.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S. M.M. TRADERS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4672-DB

The Delhi High Court held that import of insecticides for non-insecticidal use requires a valid import permit under the DGFT notification and directed issuance of such permit upon furnishing requisite information.

administrative petition_allowed

झारखंड राज्य v. शैलेंद्र कुमार राय उर्ा पांडव राय

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a reliable dying declaration and medical evidence, rejecting the High Court's acquittal and condemning the unscientific 'two-finger test' in sexual assault cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

The State of Jharkhand v. Shailendra Kumar Rai @ Pandav Rai

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a credible dying declaration recorded by police, rejecting the High Court's acquittal and deprecated the use of the two-finger test in rape cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Munshi Ram

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022 · 2022 INSC 1141

The Supreme Court held that Commission Vendors absorbed into regular Railway service are entitled to count 50% of their pre-absorption service as qualifying service for pensionary benefits, affirming uniform treatment across Railway zones and upholding constitutional equality.

labor appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Munshi Ram

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that Commission Vendors absorbed into regular Railway service are entitled to count 50% of their pre-absorption service as qualifying service for pensionary benefits, affirming parity with similarly situated employees across Railway zones.

labor appeal_dismissed

Anurag Purushottam v. R. R. Prasad Government

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that the chief editor not named as editor in the publication cannot be held liable for criminal defamation at the summons stage, and exceptions to defamation are to be examined at trial, allowing his appeal while dismissing that of the reporter.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that an Editor-in-Chief cannot be held liable for defamation without specific allegations of control, quashed proceedings against him and public servants, but allowed trial against the article's author.

criminal appeal_allowed

Saurabh Sukla v. Ra. Ra. Chedal Government

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court clarified the liability of editors under the Press and Registration of Books Act and limited judicial interference under Section 482 CrPC in defamation complaints, allowing criminal proceedings against the article's author but quashing them against the main editor and certain public servants.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that an Editor-in-Chief can be held liable for defamation only on specific allegations of control and knowledge, quashed proceedings against the Editor-in-Chief and public servants, but upheld summons against the article's author.

criminal appeal_allowed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Padmanabhan Kishore

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that a person handing over money with intent to bribe is liable under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as involved in proceeds of crime, allowing prosecution to continue.

criminal appeal_allowed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Padmanabhan Kishore

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that a person handing over money with intent to bribe a public servant is liable under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as the money constitutes proceeds of crime.

criminal appeal_allowed

Balaji Construction Company v. Anjusha Ajit Kadam & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 31 Oct 2022

The Bombay High Court upheld the requirement for a promoter to pre-deposit the amount of interest payable under a MahaRERA order as a condition precedent to entertaining appeals under Section 43(5) of RERA, excluding interest during the moratorium period.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S RISE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4540-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice and order under the Income Tax Act for AY 2016-17, holding that reassessment cannot be based on mere change of opinion without fresh material and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4566

The Delhi High Court lawfully consolidated multiple suits relating to Kalkaji Mandir under Section 24(1)(b) CPC and appointed an Independent Administrator to ensure effective management, with Supreme Court dismissing challenges to these orders.

civil appeal_dismissed

KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2022 · W.P.(C) 14964/2022

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to pass appeal effect orders and refund Rs.16.45 crore with interest to the petitioner following the ITAT order in their favor.

tax petition_allowed

Bharat Foundry and Engineering Works & Ors. v. Intec Capital Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4553

The Delhi High Court upheld ex-parte arbitral awards and held that mere non-disclosure of multiple appointments by an arbitrator does not vitiate awards absent proof of bias, affirming the arbitrator’s eligibility and the binding nature of ex-parte awards.

civil appeal_dismissed

Delhi Rozi Roti Adhikar Abhiyan v. Rajesh Ahuja

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4512-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against GNCTD for alleged non-compliance of NFSA implementation orders, holding no wilful disobedience was proved and affirming the legal standard for contempt requires deliberate breach beyond mere delay.

constitutional petition_dismissed