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State v. Rajiv @ Raju

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7396-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of an accused in a rape case due to failure to prove the survivor's minority and unexplained delay in filing the appeal.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar Gaur & Anr. v. State GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2024 · ILR (2010) 6 Del 495

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. application, holding that police investigation is not warranted in a civil dispute where the complainant possesses all evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S IYIKATECH PVT. LTD. v. ABHISHEK JAIN

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7335-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the appellant failed to prove delivery of goods against an admitted advance payment, entitling the respondent to recovery of ₹10,00,000 with interest from suit institution date.

civil appeal_allowed

Sangeeta Chadha v. New India Color Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2024

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against petitioners arrayed as managers of a company for cheque dishonour, holding that mere designation without specific averments of control and responsibility does not attract liability under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal petition_allowed

WEST WIND ENGINEERS PVT. LTD. v. RAJESH MEDIRATTA

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7428

The High Court reduced the cost imposed on the petitioner for recall of cross-examination closure, emphasizing reasonable costs and cooperation to avoid trial delays.

civil petition_dismissed

Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. v. Principal Commissioner, CGST Commissionerate, Meerut and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2024

The Delhi High Court held that Rule 86A of the CGST Rules permits blocking input tax credit beyond the available balance in the Electronic Credit Ledger to the extent of fraudulent or ineligible credit, as a protective revenue measure.

tax petition_dismissed

Sunil @ Sonu v. State NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 727

The Supreme Court reduced the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC due to absence of premeditation and unexplained injuries on the accused, granting them release after serving the sentence undergone.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shyamsundar Radheshyam Agrawal v. Pushpabai Nilkanth Patil

Supreme Court of India · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 730

The Supreme Court held that agreements to sell transferring possession without conveyance are deemed conveyances liable to stamp duty and registration, dismissing the appeal against impounding such documents for non-payment of duty.

civil appeal_dismissed

HMT Ltd. v. Smt. Rukmini

Supreme Court of India · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 728

The Supreme Court dismissed a delayed writ petition seeking rental compensation and possession of land due to suppression of material facts and abuse of process, emphasizing the necessity of clean hands and timely filing under Article 226.

civil appeal_allowed

DINESH GOYAL @ PAPPU v. SUMAN AGARWAL (BINDAL)

Supreme Court of India · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 726

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint to challenge the Will's genuineness in a succession dispute, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Doly Loyi

Supreme Court of India · 24 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 729

The Supreme Court held that the sealed cover procedure for withholding promotion can only be invoked after issuance of charge memo or charge sheet, and mere grant of prosecution sanction does not justify withholding promotion.

administrative appeal_dismissed

In Re Alarming Rise in the Number of Reported Child Rape Incidents

Supreme Court of India · 24 Sep 2024 · 2025 INSC 695

The Supreme Court directed the establishment of exclusive POCSO Courts and systemic reforms to ensure timely investigation and trial of child sexual offence cases, emphasizing adherence to statutory timelines and child-sensitive procedures.

criminal other

Pravin P. Wategaonkar v. The Additional Chief Secretary & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 23 Sep 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the PIL seeking removal of the Maharashtra RERA Chairperson, holding that the appointment complied with statutory provisions and mere pendency of inquiry requests does not disqualify the appointee.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sambhaji Shankar Vanave v. Divisional Women And Child Welfare Division

High Court of Bombay · 23 Sep 2024

The High Court restored a long-dismissed labour complaint to allow the petitioner to challenge his dismissal, imposing conditions including denial of back wages and a strict timeline for concluding proceedings.

labor appeal_allowed

Girish Suresh Jambhalikar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 23 Sep 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the Education Officer lacks jurisdiction to decide seniority disputes after promotion, which fall within the exclusive domain of the School Tribunal under Section 9 of the MEPS Act, and set aside the Education Officer's order promoting respondent No.5.

labor appeal_allowed

M/S SOM PROJECTS PVT LTD v. M/S HLL INFRA TECH SERVICES LIMITED (HITES)

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7164

The Delhi High Court allowed a six-month extension of the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

arbitration petition_allowed

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singh v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7343

The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a compulsory bond signed by a medical student with ESIC, dismissing his plea to return original documents without payment of the bond amount.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sudarshan Facilities Pvt Ltd v. The Regional Labour Commissioner Central New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7405

The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking ex-parte order under the Minimum Wages Act and directed fresh proceedings with a speaking order after considering the petitioner’s contentions.

labor appeal_allowed

Anil Shah v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7334

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act due to the appellant's failure to prove he was a bonafide passenger and that his injuries resulted from an untoward incident on the train.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shahi Idgah Managing Committee v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7324

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the installation of a statue on the park adjoining Shahi Idgah, holding the park belongs to DDA and the petitioner had no right to restrain the respondents.

constitutional appeal_dismissed