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Shukla Rani v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5207

The Delhi High Court quashed a Lookout Circular issued against a loan guarantor, holding that mere bank loan default without criminal proceedings cannot restrict the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.

constitutional petition_allowed

Ajay Mrig v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5206

The Delhi High Court quashed a Lookout Circular issued against a bank loan guarantor, holding that mere loan default without criminal proceedings cannot restrict the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.

constitutional petition_allowed

Jogy Scaria v. Nissan Motors India Pvt Ltd and Others

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5194

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of Nissan Motors India Pvt Ltd from the suit, holding it was not a necessary party as no relief was sought against it and it had no cause of action.

civil petition_dismissed

Smt Satula Devi v. Mr Rajeev Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5171

The Delhi High Court allowed a Section 152 CPC application to correct a clerical error in its earlier judgment with the parties' consent, clarifying the plaintiff's case regarding alienation of family relations rather than property.

civil other

Harshvardhan Gautam & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5151

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC arising from a loan dispute due to an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

C.P. Arya Public Jr. High School v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5154

The Delhi High Court declined to reopen CBSE’s online portal for late submission of compartment exam applications due to school’s negligence but directed equitable accommodation of similarly placed students as per a parallel Rajasthan High Court order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bibhav Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5133

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of Chief Minister’s PS accused of assaulting a sitting MP, citing serious allegations, risk of evidence tampering, and witness influence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bloom International School v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5153

The Delhi High Court declined to allow late submission of student details for CBSE compartment exams due to missed deadlines and logistical constraints but directed equitable treatment in line with a similar Rajasthan High Court order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 512

The Supreme Court held that arrests under Section 19(1) of the PML Act must satisfy strict statutory preconditions, including furnishing the 'reasons to believe' to the arrestee, and are subject to judicial review to prevent arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harpreet Singh Talwar @ Kabir Talwar v. The State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jul 2024 · 2025 INSC 662

The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a major transnational narcotics smuggling case, holding that prima facie evidence and risks of witness tampering justify continued custody under Section 43D(5) of UAPA.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/s. Autopet; Shweta Jayprakash Singh v. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the arbitrary termination of a petroleum dealership by BPCL where seals were intact and no proof of tampering was found, restoring the petitioners' dealership and supply.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chhagan Ramchandra Pondkule v. Dhanaji Dinkar Jadhav

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority rightly declined to refer a dispute over compensation apportionment to the Civil Court under Section 3H(4) of the National Highways Act, 1956, as no prima facie dispute over entitlement existed.

property petition_dismissed

Dr. Deelip Mhaisekar v. Dr. Ajay Sahebrao Chandanwale & State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The High Court allowed the writ petition, holding that additional charge does not confer legal right, estopping the senior officer from challenging long-accepted administrative orders, and restored the petitioner to hold additional charge till superannuation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Adarsh Bharat Enviro Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a bidder debarred on the tender submission date and failing mandatory pre-qualification criteria is ineligible, quashing the tender committee's decision allowing such bidder to participate.

administrative petition_allowed

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. A.T. Kearney Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5333-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of transfer pricing additions on intra group services and receivables, affirming that tax authorities cannot disallow business expenditures or restructure transactions without credible evidence of non-arm's length pricing.

tax appeal_dismissed

Pavan Singh Rawat v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5149-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed downgraded APARs of a 100% disabled BSF employee, directing grant of MACP benefits, holding that performance appraisal cannot be adversely affected solely due to disability.

administrative petition_allowed

Manphool Singh & Anr. v. Ram Chander & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5101

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to allow respondents to lead defence evidence after closure due to negligence, emphasizing justice in partition suits and imposing conditions to ensure diligence.

civil petition_dismissed

Mukesh Marwaha & Anr. v. Rajiv Bhakri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5114

The Delhi High Court held that under Order XV-A CPC, courts can direct rent deposit during suit pendency even if landlord-tenant relationship is disputed, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil other

Ankit Tayal and Others v. The State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5116

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the Court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Akshay Tomar and Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5125

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/325/506/34 IPC against student petitioners following an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed