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Nisha Nitin Koppikar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Oct 2022

The Bombay High Court held that the maximum maintenance payable under Section 9(2) of the Senior Citizens Act is Rs.10,000 per senior citizen per month, modifying the Tribunal's order accordingly while upholding the children's liability to maintain their parents.

family appeal_allowed

Laxman v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4679

Bail was denied to the accused in a heinous sexual offence case under IPC and POCSO Act due to the seriousness of the charges, consistent prosecutrix testimony, and risk of influencing witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Lal Chand v. The Management of M/s Rail India Technical Economic Services Ltd

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4481

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a daily wage worker without compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act amounts to illegal retrenchment, awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sukhwant Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4484

The Delhi High Court upheld negligence in a fatal motor accident, rejected unsubstantiated income claims, and enhanced compensation applying established Supreme Court principles on multiplier, future prospects, and deductions.

civil appeal_allowed

Meera Devi v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4402

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for compensation determination, holding that death during train boarding/de-boarding is an untoward incident entitling compensation under the no fault theory.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S INDUS DISTRIBUTIONS LLP v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE AND TAXES & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4511-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to revise VAT returns and directed issuance of C and F Forms subject to merit verification and pending Supreme Court decision.

tax appeal_allowed

State v. Naresh Kumar Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4426

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a counterfeit currency case due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amit Garg v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4683

The Delhi High Court dismissed applications for suspension of sentence pending appeal, holding that serious offences and incomplete sentence service preclude such relief despite pendency of appeal and good conduct.

criminal petition_dismissed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Bikram Singh

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4480

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, approval for termination must be granted if no victimization is shown, setting aside the Tribunal's refusal to approve DTC's termination of Bikram Singh.

labor appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Raj Kumari Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4485

The Delhi High Court held the insurer liable to pay enhanced compensation to motor accident victims despite the driver lacking a valid license, allowing recovery from the insured for breach of policy conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S GRAPHISADS PRIVATE LIMITED v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIAL CORPORATION

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4463-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order lacking an end date and directed payment of dues with interest at 8% per annum, facilitating recall of the blacklisting upon settlement.

administrative appeal_allowed

Saddam v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4474

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and set aside the Railway Claims Tribunal's finding that the appellant was not a bonafide passenger, remanding the matter for compensation determination.

civil appeal_allowed

H.R. Choudhury v. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4321

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary demotion of a Power Grid officer, holding that the inquiry was fair, findings were supported by evidence, and the Court will not reappreciate evidence under Article 226 absent perversity or illegality.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Yash Pal Singh v. The Secretary (Land & Building Department)

Delhi High Court · 11 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4337

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of an alternative plot under the 1961 Scheme, holding that ownership of any residential property disqualifies entitlement under the Scheme.

property petition_dismissed

Anilkumar S/o Rupchand Ukey v. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commissioner

High Court of Bombay · 11 Oct 2022

The Bombay High Court held that the Commission’s discretion to choose the mode of recruitment cannot be judicially interfered with absent arbitrariness or mala fide, and dismissed the petitioner’s claim for mandatory promotion while directing consideration if no suitable nominee is found.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jacobs Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 11 Oct 2022

The Bombay High Court held that a subordinate tax authority cannot overturn an appellate order allowing a GST refund and directed sanction of the refund with interest, emphasizing adherence to judicial discipline and appellate hierarchy.

tax petition_allowed

Imlikokla Longchar & Ors. v. State of Nagaland & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld that eligibility criteria under the 2003 Rules must be strictly followed for promotion and seniority, dismissing the appellants' claim to seniority over respondent no.4 due to non-fulfillment of the five-year continuous service requirement.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Lalankumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that directors cannot be held liable under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act without specific averments showing their responsibility for the company's business and quashed the issuance of process against them for lack of such averments and formal order.

criminal appeal_allowed

Lalankumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that directors cannot be held liable under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act without specific allegations showing they were in charge of and responsible for the company's business, and quashed proceedings against them for lack of such averments and absence of a formal order issuing process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Y. Sai Satya Prasad v. D. Prabhakara Rao

Supreme Court of India · 11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held Telangana Power Utilities guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying its order on employee allocation finalized by the One Man Committee, affirming the binding nature of the allocation list and directing strict compliance.

administrative petition_allowed