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Renu Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Govind Radhe Real Estate Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7425

The Delhi High Court held that failure to comply with the condition of deposit security under Order XXXVII Rule 3(6)(b) CPC mandates immediate judgment for the plaintiff, and the Court cannot extend time beyond the prescribed period.

civil appeal_allowed

Shubham v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7446

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a petitioner accused under POCSO and IPC for abducting a near-minor girl in a case involving a disputed consensual relationship, emphasizing a balanced approach to bail considering the victim's age and case circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed

Singhal Singh Rawat v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax, Delhi-West

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7018-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration for lack of adequate opportunity to the petitioner and directed reconsideration after hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S BALAJI INDUSTRIES (VIPIN KUMAR) v. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI NORTH COMMISSIONERATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7049-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without prior notice and fair opportunity, modifying the cancellation date to the date of suspension.

tax petition_allowed

Punjab National Bank v. Niraj Gupta and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7214-DB

The Delhi High Court held that gratuity forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires a criminal conviction for moral turpitude, and departmental findings alone do not justify forfeiture.

labor appeal_dismissed

Shri Sunil Kalgounda Patil & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7094-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioners' claim for retrospective application of the revised promotion ratio among feeder cadres, affirming that Supreme Court directions do not mandate retrospective implementation when administrative difficulties exist.

administrative petition_dismissed

New Ashoka Cooperative House Building Society v. Veena Kumari & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7098-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the recall of cancellation of membership and plot allotment in a cooperative society dispute, clarifying that dual membership disqualification applies only to the subsequent membership, not the original.

civil petition_dismissed

Managing Committee Masjid Syed Faiz Elahi v. Delhi Waqf Board

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7097-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim order requiring the Managing Committee of Masjid Syed Faiz Elahi to deposit disputed Waqf contributions pending final adjudication, affirming that statutory authorities cannot demand fees beyond legislative authorization but parties may agree to higher payments.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Jaswant Singh Juneja v. Income Tax Officer, Ward-63(1), Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7037-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's Ashish Agarwal judgment does not permit reopening of concluded income tax assessments, quashing reassessment notices issued after an order on merits.

tax petition_allowed

Chris Austin Godin v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7043

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a grievous injury case under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, emphasizing the severity of injuries and the necessity of custodial interrogation at the investigation's early stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited v. Berger Paints India Limited

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 686

The Supreme Court held that courts may entertain applications for extension of time to make an arbitral award even after the expiry of the prescribed period under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, subject to sufficient cause.

civil appeal_allowed

Ranjit Singh v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 724

The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte eviction decree passed without hearing the defendants, restoring the suit subject to payment of ad hoc rent pending trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Lav Kumar @ Kanhiya v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 702

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to significant gaps and procedural lapses in the prosecution's evidence, holding that guilt was not established beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ravinder Kumar v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 684

The Supreme Court held that a search authorized solely by the Chairman of the Appropriate Authority without collective decision is illegal, quashing the FIR and complaint based on such search under the PCPNDT Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jaseela Shaji v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 683

The Supreme Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order due to non-supply of relied-upon material and delay in deciding representations, violating Article 22(5) rights of the detenu.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rabbu @ Sarvesh v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 720

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder but commuted the death penalty to 20 years rigorous imprisonment considering mitigating factors and the reliability of the dying declaration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pune Municipal Corporation v. Sus Road Baner Vikas Manch

Supreme Court of India · 12 Sep 2024 · 2024 INSC 682

The Supreme Court held that a waste processing plant authorized and operational before the 2016 Rules is governed by the 2000 Rules, set aside the NGT's closure order, and directed compliance with pollution control measures.

environmental appeal_allowed

Ramesh Krishna Gopnur v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 11 Sep 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexually assaulting five minor girls, relying on consistent victim and eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence and statutory presumption under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Balkrishna Dadoba Yedekar & Ors. v. Sangli Municipal Council

High Court of Bombay · 11 Sep 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of Petitioners' tenancy rights on municipal land exempted from the Tenancy Act under Section 88(1)(b), holding that Section 4B does not protect tenancy once land is exempted, and dismissed writ petitions challenging the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal's order.

property petition_dismissed

M/S PCC Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Airport Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6833

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

arbitration petition_allowed