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Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Amit Kumar

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2024 · 2025:DHC:218-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT's order directing a re-medical examination by a dermatologist to assess the respondent's fitness for appointment as Constable in the Delhi Police in light of a tattoo restriction.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chairman, National Highways Authority of India v. Arvind Kumar Thakur

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 556

The Supreme Court allowed NHAI's appeal, holding that toll collection on a partially completed highway section under BOT contract is lawful and toll amounts collected need not be refunded.

administrative appeal_allowed

SHRI GURUDATTA SUGARS MARKETING PVT. LTD. v. PRITHVIRAJ SAYAJIRAO DESHMUKH

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 551

The Supreme Court held that authorized signatories of a company are not 'drawers' under Section 143-A of the Negotiable Instruments Act and cannot be directed to pay interim compensation, limiting such liability to the drawer company alone.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shree Ganesh Enterprises v. The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jul 2024 · 2014 (5) Mh. L. J. 399

The Bombay High Court upheld CIDCO's cancellation of the highest bid for a plot, ruling that acceptance of the highest tender is a commercial decision subject to relevant considerations and limited judicial review against arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Abdur Rahman v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the Central Government must apply its mind before accepting voluntary retirement of an IPS officer and upheld its refusal to accept retirement due to pending disciplinary proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanchit Gupta v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5713

The Delhi High Court held that a private social media platform does not perform a public function and is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the petition challenging account suspension as a contractual dispute.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Madan Mohan Mittal & Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5421

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, and 120B IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in disputes with predominant civil elements.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shri Vijay Prakash v. M/S Alok Industries Ltd

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5498

The Delhi High Court held that claims of operational creditors not included in an approved Resolution Plan under the IBC stand extinguished, and suits based on such claims can be dismissed as infructuous under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) v. Kiran Grover

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5497-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order protecting a candidate's EWS certificate validity and entitlement to appointment despite procedural delays not attributable to her.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar v. X

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5494

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging interim maintenance and protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act, holding that prima facie evidence of a domestic relationship justifies such interim relief pending trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Gulkesh Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5492

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a brutal murder case, holding that the serious nature of the offence and evidence on record do not justify bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

KISMATUN v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5390

The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of Faizan's custodial death during anti-CAA protests to the CBI, citing serious lapses and bias in the police investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Mahalaxmi Hardware v. Neetu Gupta

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5437

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant to place additional documents on record in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, permitting cross-examination and witness examination related thereto, while leaving final admissibility to the trial court.

civil appeal_allowed

Pineview Construction and Tiles Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5436

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging the maintainability of a consumer complaint by directing the NCDRC to reconsider the issue afresh on consent, without creating precedent.

consumer_protection petition_dismissed

Lalit Kumar Bassi v. Usha Sarin

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5435

The court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order permitting a new power of attorney, holding that the plaintiff's personal testimony negated objections to authorization.

civil petition_dismissed

Neeraj Dhawan v. The Branch Manager, State Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5434

The High Court directed the Trial Court to admit the original pay-in-slip produced by the bank at the final arguments stage and decide the suit accordingly, allowing the petition challenging the dismissal of secondary evidence.

civil petition_allowed

Maya Kumari v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) and Ors

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5432-DB

The Delhi High Court granted interim visitation rights to the mother in a habeas corpus petition for custody of her minor child, maintaining the child's current residence and schooling with the father pending further proceedings.

family petition_allowed

Atul Kumar Jain v. IDBI Bank Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5442

Delhi High Court directed IDBI Bank to maintain status quo on fraud classification and provide the petitioner access to forensic audit reports before taking any adverse decision.

administrative petition_allowed

The State Council of Education Research Training v. Ms. Hemlata

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5454-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order directing retrospective regularization of an ad hoc promotion from 2003, emphasizing entitlement to benefits where promotion was against a valid vacancy and continuous service was rendered.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maan Singh Gharti v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5457

Bail was denied to a habitual offender accused of drug supply under the NDPS Act due to serious allegations and incriminating financial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed