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Shivaji Education Society v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 28 Aug 2024 · [2023] 2 BomCR 406

Termination of a permanent school employee without prior approval of the Education Officer under Rule 26 of Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools Regulation Act is illegal, warranting reinstatement.

labor petition_dismissed

Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Charity Fund v. Income Tax Officer (Exemption)

High Court of Bombay · 28 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a charitable trust complied with Section 11(2) of the Income Tax Act by filing Form 10 and providing a trustees' resolution, and quashed reassessment notices issued based on a mere change of opinion without new material.

tax appeal_allowed

Devyani International Limited v. Airports Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6292

The Delhi High Court granted a four-month extension of the arbitrator's mandate in the arbitration between Devyani International Limited and Airports Authority of India under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil other

Sarvesh Security Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Managing Director Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6392

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

other petition_allowed

Ex Sgt Laxmi Narayan Pandey v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6469-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner’s Schizophrenia was not attributable to or aggravated by military service, upholding the expert medical opinion and denying disability pension.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vikas Gautam & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6713

The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under the SC/ST Act and IPC for casteist insults and public humiliation, emphasizing that prima facie offences are to be considered at charge framing without delving into correctness of allegations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dayanand v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6612

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application in a POCSO sexual assault case involving a minor, applying presumption of guilt and relying on credible forensic and testimonial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shri Rakesh Garg v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:7014

Termination order passed by an authority subordinate to the appointing authority without inquiry is void; petitioner reinstated with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pradeep Singh Sangwan v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6866

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC, holding that the allegations disclose a prima facie offence and the criminal proceedings must continue.

criminal petition_dismissed

Arman Ali v. State (NCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6507

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder and arms case due to hostile witnesses, absence of direct firing evidence, and prolonged trial delay, imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dhirender Nath Puri v. Defence Colony Welfare Association & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6531

The High Court allowed withdrawal of the petition while directing the Trial Court to expeditiously and impartially decide the pending injunction application without being influenced by earlier orders.

civil petition_dismissed

The Management of M/s Banwari Lai Charitable Trust v. Smt Shobha

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6532

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Labour Court's refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination after a six-year delay, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 cannot be exercised in such belated applications without sufficient explanation.

labor petition_dismissed

M/S BANSAL EXIM v. COMMISSIONER OF DGST, DELHI

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6491-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration without prior notice and reasons violates natural justice and directed restoration of registration to enable filing of returns.

tax appeal_allowed

Shri Aman Gupta v. Ms. Meetu Hans & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6533

The High Court directed the Trial Court to hear arguments on preliminary issues it had framed and waived the cost imposed on the petitioner, emphasizing that such orders remain binding unless modified.

civil other

Manish Kumar v. Yukti

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6534

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s imposition of a Rs. 7,000/- cost in divorce proceedings, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not permit interference in discretionary cost orders absent perversity.

civil petition_dismissed

Jansewa Griha Nirman Developers and Builders v. Kalpana C. Chafale

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6541

The Delhi High Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a consumer dispute arising outside Delhi and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the correct jurisdictional High Court.

civil petition_allowed

Navneet Sharma and Shivank Panta v. Esha Dhir

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6542

The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to hear and decide the petitioner’s custody application and the respondent’s maintenance application together by a common order, reserving all rights and contentions.

family petition_dismissed

Vinkal Chadha v. Jasper Colin Research & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeals and directed appointment of an arbitrator with powers to grant interim reliefs and expedite resolution of employment-related disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

Ram Chander v. Vivek Ranjan & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6474

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing loss of income, duration of treatment, and functional disability, while upholding the insurer's liability to indemnify.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Rajan Walia & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6563

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for grant of Letter of Administration upon due proof of a duly executed Will, dispensing with the Administrative Bond as the petitioners were sole beneficiaries.

civil petition_allowed