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S.B. Enterprises v. Shree Ganesh Steel Traders

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5416

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to examine a witness despite prior closure of evidence, imposing costs to balance fairness and procedural discipline.

civil appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar Mehta and Anr v. Anjana Narula

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5417

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal as settled following an amicable settlement reached through court-mediated conciliation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vineet Bhutani v. Nadiya Mehra

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5418

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of a Local Commissioner for recording evidence in a divorce case but directed the Trial Court to avoid unnecessary adjournments and reconsider the request if delays occur.

family petition_dismissed

Vimal Kumar Pathak v. Harpeet Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5420

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite disposal of the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC within four weeks after arguments concluded in December 2023.

civil other

SH SUNNY SACHDEVA v. ACP NORTH RTI CELL AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5425-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the information seeker has no locus standi in penalty proceedings under Section 20 of the RTI Act and upheld the dismissal of petitions seeking penalty for furnishing incorrect information when correct information was eventually provided.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Civil Safety Council of India v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5426-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the public interest petition seeking a special investigation into the IGI Airport roof collapse, holding that ongoing statutory and administrative measures adequately address the safety concerns.

administrative petition_dismissed

9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5402

The Delhi High Court directed waiver of tender formalities to expedite wheelchair procurement and facilitated virtual consultations to ensure timely medical treatment for disabled children, upholding their fundamental right to health.

constitutional other

PACIFIC FOODS v. KREST ENTERPRISES

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5455

The Delhi High Court held that electronic communications through an online platform constituted a prima facie arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

Vishal Rana & Anr. v. M/S Vaishno Ville Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5407

The Delhi High Court allowed the belated written statement filed within 120 days to be taken on record subject to compliance with affidavit filing and imposed costs for delay.

civil appeal_allowed

Nisha Sharma v. Siddharth Sharma

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5408

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence in her defense in a divorce proceeding on grounds of cruelty, subject to costs and restrictions, ensuring her right to a fair trial.

family appeal_allowed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Tata Motors Limited

Delhi High Court · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5599

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitral proceedings between Delhi Transport Corporation and Tata Motors Limited.

civil petition_allowed

Amit Rana @ Koka & Anr. v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 543

The Supreme Court held that under Section 307 IPC, imprisonment exceeding ten years is impermissible unless life imprisonment is imposed, and accordingly reduced the appellants' sentence from 14 to 10 years.

criminal appeal_allowed

Radheyshyam v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 1064

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a property sale dispute, holding that non-execution of a sale deed is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kaushik Narsinhbhai Patel & Ors. v. M/s. S.J.R. Prime Corporation Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 542

The Supreme Court held that a builder who forfeited the right to file a written statement cannot introduce new pleadings indirectly and fixed the due date for possession as per the construction agreement for computing delay compensation at 6% interest per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

S. TIRUPATHI RAO v. M. LINGAMAIAH

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 544

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's review order reinstating contempt proceedings, holding that the review jurisdiction was wrongly exercised and the contempt petition was barred by limitation.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Maharashtra v. Baban Yeshwant Ghuge

High Court of Bombay · 19 Jul 2024

Gratuity under Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 is payable only after final conclusion of judicial proceedings, including appeals, and cannot be released merely on acquittal at trial stage.

administrative appeal_allowed

Akhil Bharatiya Samajwadi Adhyapak Sabha & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the Maharashtra Amendment Rules limiting private unaided schools' obligation under the RTE Act to admit disadvantaged children within 1 km of government/aided schools, holding the rules valid and constitutional.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Manoj Ramesh Waghela v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 19 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court acquitted both accused in a bribery case due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of producing critical evidence like recorded conversations.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Jayantilal Investments v. Madhuvihar Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 19 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging execution proceedings, holding that the executing court properly considered objections and that vexatious delay tactics by the judgment debtor must be curbed with exemplary costs.

civil petition_dismissed

Hemani Malhotra v. High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5344-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging seniority fixation, affirming that ad hoc appointments to Fast Track Court posts are cadre posts entitled to seniority based on continuous service, and upheld the settled seniority list following Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed