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Arun Khanna v. Renu Sharma

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9213

The High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a recovery suit under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and the Trial Court erred in deciding on merits at the threshold.

civil appeal_allowed

Anju v. MCD

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9181

The Delhi High Court disposed of the contempt petition as not pressed, directing the Deputy Director (Education) to dispose of the petitioner's representation within four weeks with a personal hearing, granting liberty to revive the petition if aggrieved.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Ganesh Pujari v. Mr. Arun Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9183

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to operate a Multi-Purpose Store stall without interference for four months from the date of the order, after which the petitioner must vacate the premises.

civil petition_dismissed

Mr. Prashant Singh; Mr. Shivankar Shukla v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9165-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Indian Railways to provide free human assistance and extend concessions to persons with up to 90% visual impairment, ensuring compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Dhirender Gautam & Ors

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9217

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award of Rs.62.7 lakh with 9% interest, affirming the assessment of 70% functional disability and notional income for a disabled MBBS student claimant.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Sandeep Kumar

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9141-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's order for failure to apply binding precedents and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication in accordance with established principles.

administrative appeal_allowed

Staff Selection Commission v. Ravina Meena

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9147-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication applying established principles from prior Staff Selection Commission cases.

administrative appeal_allowed

Keshav Dev v. Kamlesh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9197

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC, holding that prima facie evidence of cohabitation as husband and wife suffices to presume marriage and sustain maintenance claims.

family appeal_dismissed

GATI KINTETSU EXPRESS PVT LTD v. M/S NARMADA MEDICAL AGENCY & ANR

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9256

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition holding that a carrier delivering goods on Cash on Delivery terms is liable for failure to collect payment and that a proprietorship firm can be sued in its firm name if represented by the proprietor.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Kamal Builders v. M/S K K Spun India Limited

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9250

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a subcontract agreement after parties failed to agree on tribunal constitution.

arbitration petition_allowed

Rajni Batra & Ors. v. Naveen Batra Alias Yashpal Batra

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9198

The Delhi High Court upheld the reduction of interim maintenance to ₹22,000 per month, affirming the husband's legal obligation to support his wife and daughters despite claims of unemployment and medical conditions.

family appeal_dismissed

M/S WILLUS INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD v. M/S ANIKAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9249

The Delhi High Court constituted a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a deficiency in stamping does not bar arbitration and confining proceedings to the parties to the arbitration agreement.

civil petition_allowed

Sangram Sadashiv Suryavanshi v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 899

The Supreme Court granted bail to an accused in a counterfeit currency case after prolonged incarceration and cautioned High Courts against routinely imposing time-bound trial schedules when rejecting bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vijaya Singh v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 905

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of husband and mother-in-law for bride burning murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and reliable Section 164 CrPC statements, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Indore Vikas Praadhikaran (IDA) v. Shri Humud Jain Samaj Trust

Supreme Court of India · 25 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court held that the highest bidder acquires no vested right before acceptance and allotment, upheld the cancellation of the first tender by IDA on valid grounds, and set aside the High Court's direction to allot the land to the respondent.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr Balram Singh and Others v. Union of India and Another

Supreme Court of India · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 893

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the insertion of 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble by the Forty-second Amendment, dismissing challenges based on retrospectivity and Emergency-era enactment.

constitutional petition_dismissed

State of Andhra Pradesh and Others v. Dr. Rao, V.B.J. Chelikani and Others

Supreme Court of India · 25 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 894

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of preferential government land allotments to privileged categories as arbitrary and violative of Article 14, directing restoration of land and fresh allotments under a transparent, equitable policy.

property appeal_dismissed

Lodha Belmondo Hsg. Federation Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court held that registration of a Federal Society under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act before completion of the real estate project is premature and must comply with RERA and MOFA provisions, dismissing the petition challenging cancellation of such registration.

civil petition_dismissed

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India v. Disha Impex Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:6827

The court held that in execution proceedings filed within one year of a decree, attachment without notice is discretionary and must be exercised only when notice would cause delay or defeat justice, directing issuance of notice and opportunity to the judgment debtor before attachment.

civil other

Sajal Saha v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9025-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh and final medical examination for the petitioner due to conflicting medical opinions on his fitness for AFCAT, ensuring a fair resolution of the dispute.

administrative other