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Dr Brij Rani Pandey v. Electrotherm India Ltd and Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8597

The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a petition under Article 227 challenging NCDRC orders when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, permitting withdrawal with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.

constitutional petition_allowed

Sh. Surinder Singh Bedi Thr. LRs v. Sh. Surjit Singh Bedi Thr. LRs & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8596

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking late impleadment of defendants in a partition suit due to inordinate delay and prior knowledge of the transfer by the plaintiff.

civil petition_dismissed

P v. State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8601

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a POCSO case, holding that the trial court's findings were plausible and delay in reporting affected the complaint's credibility.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Chet Ram & Others v. Union of India & Another

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8543

The Delhi High Court upheld the reference court's enhanced compensation for land acquisition, rejecting the appellants' claim of commercial land use and higher valuation based on post-notification evidence and sale exemplars.

property appeal_dismissed

Ambuja Cement Ltd. v. Collector of Stamps, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8541

The Delhi High Court held that a court-sanctioned scheme of amalgamation is exigible to stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act, rejecting exemption claims and upholding the Collector's order imposing duty and penalty.

tax petition_dismissed

YUM! RESTAURANTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. A.N. TRADERS PRIVATE LIMITED & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8592

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld the grant of leave to defend in a summary suit where the claimed amount included interest and adjustments beyond the admitted liability under the contract, holding that such suits require leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. Sanjeev Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8587-DB

The Delhi High Court held Sanjeev Kumar guilty of criminal contempt for filing frivolous complaints and making derogatory allegations against judicial officers, sentencing him to imprisonment and fine.

criminal conviction_upheld

Court on its Own Motion v. Sanjeev Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8587-DB

The Delhi High Court held that baseless complaints and derogatory conduct against judicial officers constitute criminal contempt and sentenced the contemnor to imprisonment and fine.

criminal conviction_upheld

MRS VINTI MEHROTRA & ORS. v. MR KUMAR VAIBHAV & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8580

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application to amend the plaint to challenge a Will, holding the amendment barred by limitation and prejudicial to defendants' accrued rights.

civil petition_dismissed

Ravinder Mandal v. M/S D.L.F. Universal Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8540

The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court Award holding that a bona fide transfer order without malafide does not amount to illegal termination even if the employee refuses to comply.

labor petition_dismissed

BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 840

The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution bench the question whether holders of Light Motor Vehicle licenses can drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kgs without specific endorsement, directing the Union Government to evaluate policy implications before final adjudication.

administrative other

Union of India & Ors. v. Wing Commander M.S. Mander

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 842

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of an Air Force officer charged with murder and related offences, emphasizing that acquittal orders should not be disturbed absent compelling evidence of guilt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manoj Tibrewal Akash v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 863

The Supreme Court held that unlawful demolition of property without due process violates constitutional rights and directed compensation and disciplinary action against responsible officials.

constitutional petition_allowed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Bibhu Prasad Acharya

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 843

The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction under Section 197(1) CrPC is mandatory before taking cognizance of offences against public servants under the PMLA, dismissing the appeal and quashing cognizance taken without such sanction.

criminal appeal_dismissed

MANIK PANJABRAO KALMEGH v. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER BEMBLA

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 844

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision denying compensation for awala trees and borewell due to inadmissible evidence and affirmed that cumulative increase in land compensation is discretionary, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

property appeal_dismissed

Devendra Kumar & Ors. v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 841

The Supreme Court reduced the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing the absence of premeditation and the occurrence of a sudden fight.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mr. Adarsh Ramanujan, Ms. Meenakshi Ogra, Mr. Tarun Khurana, Mr. Samrat S. Kang and Mr. Rajat Sabu v. OZONE OVERSEAS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8764

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to file additional documents in a patent infringement suit in response to the defendant's objections under Order XI Rule 1(5) CPC, clarifying the scope of filing documents post-pleading.

civil appeal_allowed

National Institute of Health & Family Welfare v. Dr. C.P. Rai & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8517-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a removal order due to the inquiry officer's failure to provide a reasoned report and disproportionate punishment, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S HCC VCCL Joint Venture v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8662-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a revisional authority cannot stay a refund order under Section 108 CGST Act without forming a prima facie opinion that the order is illegal or prejudicial to revenue, and balances in Electronic Cash and Credit Ledgers are treated equally for refund purposes.

tax petition_allowed

Maj Gen Jitendra Kumar Shukla VSM v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8545-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's delayed and erroneous order, restoring the petition for fresh adjudication expeditiously.

administrative appeal_allowed