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M/S HPCL BIO-FUELS LTD. v. M/S SHAHAJI BHANUDAS BHAD

Supreme Court of India · 07 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 851

The Supreme Court held that a second Section 11(6) arbitration petition is maintainable and not time-barred where the period spent pursuing insolvency proceedings is excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Chetan Chandrakant Ahire v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 06 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Maharashtra Assembly election results on grounds of maintainability, lack of locus standi, and statutory bar, upholding the validity of the election process and use of EVMs.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Calcom Electronics Ltd v. The Commissioner VAT The Trade and Tax Department

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8514-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appeals against Appellate Tribunal orders relating to pre-2005 tax periods are maintainable directly before the High Court under Section 81 of the DVAT Act, superseding the repealed DST Act's procedural requirements.

tax appeal_allowed

Ram Dhan Panchal & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8678-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the writ petition as a representation against recovery orders and decide it by a speaking order, staying recovery pending such decision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Maj. Anish Muralidhar v. EX NK Shyam Sunder Chaudhari

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8609-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning shortfall in qualifying service and granting second service pension to a DSC retiree, ruling that statutory pension regulations override Ministry of Defence policy letters prohibiting condonation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maj. Anish Muralidhar v. EX HAV Madan Mohan Lal

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8607-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning shortfall in qualifying service and granting second service pension to a DSC retiree, holding that statutory pension regulations override Ministry of Defence policy letters prohibiting such condonation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maj. Anish Muralidhar v. (DSC) EX HAV MAM RAJ SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8606-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning shortfall in qualifying service and directing grant of second service pension to a DSC retiree, holding that statutory pension regulations override Ministry of Defence policy letters.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maj. Anish Muralidhar v. Ex Hav Dsc Gyan Prakash

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8605-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning shortfall in qualifying service and granting second service pension to DSC personnel, ruling that statutory pension regulations override Ministry of Defence policy prohibiting condonation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Saroj v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9495

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident claimant by recognizing 100% functional disability and applying skilled worker wages for loss of income, while upholding non-pecuniary awards.

civil appeal_allowed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. United India Insurance Company Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9176

The Delhi High Court held that DTC was not liable to reimburse the insurer for compensation paid where it had exercised due care in verifying the driver's license, which was later found to be fake.

motor_vehicle_accident_insurance_liability appeal_partly_allowed

Vinod Kumar Ahluwalia v. Manish Sharma

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9175

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the trial court’s dismissal of a possession suit for lack of specific pleadings under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act and failure to establish forcible dispossession.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rachna Paul v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9084

Delhi High Court directs payment of minimum Rs. 3 lakhs compensation to acid attack victim under Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, rejecting lower interim compensation awarded.

criminal petition_allowed

Rama Krishna Public School v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8992

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a 2015 DoE order on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, affirming that delay bars discretionary writ relief even against allegedly illegal orders.

administrative petition_dismissed

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Lakshmi Arya and Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8554

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and that the petitioner made sufficient efforts to serve notice on the respondents.

civil appeal_allowed

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Swadhin Kumar Panda & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8555

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court’s role is limited to prima facie examination of the arbitration agreement.

civil petition_allowed

Amit Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8956

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail, holding that non-compliance with a settlement not made a bail condition does not justify bail cancellation absent supervening circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed

ABC v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8921

The Delhi High Court recognized the right to be forgotten under Article 21 and directed masking of the petitioner's name from court records and online platforms after quashing criminal proceedings against him.

constitutional petition_allowed

Kuldeep Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8884

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of bail granted to the petitioner for threatening the deceased’s family, holding that misuse of bail liberty by intimidation justifies bail cancellation under Section 528 of BNSS.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Himanshu Garg v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-36 (1)

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8569-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's factual finding that the property purchased was not a residential house, denying exemption under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act for capital gains.

tax appeal_dismissed

M/S LIVFAST BATTERIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SAI SIDDHI

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8556

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration clause despite pending Section 138 NI Act proceedings, holding that arbitration and criminal cases can proceed simultaneously as separate causes of action.

civil petition_allowed