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The Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Imports New Delhi v. M/s. Salasar Synthetics

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3783-DB

The High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against reduction of customs fines and penalties on the ground that the appeal amount was below the prescribed monetary limit for maintainability.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Purvanchal Hathkargha Sahakari Sangh Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society and Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3781

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Registrar has power to appoint an arbitrator under Section 84 of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, and where the Registrar fails, the Court can appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, with notice to the Registrar sufficing as notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Guala Closures SPA v. AGI Greenpac Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3715

The Delhi High Court held that the Defendant's tamper-evident closure does not infringe the Plaintiff's patent due to fundamental structural and functional differences, and refused interim injunction.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S IJM Corporation Berhad

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3842-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that provisional extensions of time were not permitted under the contract and dismissed MCD's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

BOSCH LIMITED v. M/S GUPTAJEE ENGINEERS & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3977

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to set aside abatement of suit against deceased defendant's legal heirs, condoning delay due to COVID-19 and holding that liabilities of a dissolved partnership survive against legal representatives.

civil appeal_allowed

Sukra Logistics v. Emu Lines Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3810-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Sukra Logistics partnership firm against a decree for recovery of unpaid invoices, holding that failure to file written statement justified decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC and unsubstantiated entity distinction claims were rejected.

civil appeal_dismissed

Delhi Administration v. Raj Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4706

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal of a respondent charged with obstructing Food Inspectors, holding that non-compliance with mandatory witness requirements under the PFA Act vitiated prosecution and that appellate interference in acquittal requires compelling reasons.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S B.L. Mehta Constructions Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions for appointment of an arbitrator due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the appropriate forum is the High Court of Madhya Pradesh where the cause of action and seat of arbitration lie.

civil appeal_dismissed

Murari Lal Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3720-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a 1992 Summary Court Martial and related orders as barred by limitation and res judicata, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rakesh Saini v. Sangeeta Saini & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3821

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order directing an able-bodied husband to pay ₹4,800 per month interim maintenance to his wife and minor child, affirming income assessment based on minimum wages and legal duty to maintain dependents.

family petition_dismissed

Chief Engineer (Electrical) CPWD v. Rakesh Singh

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3712

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award setting aside wrongful termination due to flawed inquiry violating natural justice and directed reinstatement with 50% back wages, emphasizing limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.

labor appeal_dismissed

Delhi Industrial Corporation v. National Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3716

The Delhi High Court allowed the suit for recovery of an insurance claim to proceed after failed pre-institution mediation due to the insurer's non-cooperation, emphasizing procedural compliance under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil other

Bharat Dhirajlal Mehta v. Oxyzo Financial Services Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3907

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Section 138 NI Act against an independent additional director due to lack of specific allegations of responsibility.

criminal petition_allowed

Akash Construction v. Indira Priyadarshini Hydro Power Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration challenge petitions under Section 34 become non-maintainable after approval of a Resolution Plan under IBC, as claims not included in the plan stand extinguished.

civil appeal_dismissed

PNB Housing Finance Limited v. Jayesh Pravin Choudhary & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and converted the interim relief petition under Section 9 into a Section 17 petition to be decided by the arbitrator, while directing status quo over mortgaged property pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr. Gyan Dhar Pathak v. Registrar, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3847

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent University to reconsider the petitioner's claim for upgradation from Research Assistant to Assistant Professor in accordance with UGC Regulations and Government guidelines, providing an opportunity of hearing and requiring UGC approval.

administrative other

M/S METRO BUILDTECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. MR. SHRIDHAR Y. CHITALE & ANR

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3932

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing Written Statement and dismissed contempt proceedings against Defendant for alleged alienation of matrimonial property under injunction.

civil appeal_allowed

Pooja Sharma v. The Director of Education & Ors

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3848

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing retrospective promotion and seniority fixation of a teacher from the date juniors were promoted, affirming that juniors cannot supersede seniors when eligibility is established.

administrative petition_allowed

Pallav Singhal v. Bansal Trading Company

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3910

The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint after the drawer paid the cheque amount post dishonour and legal notice, holding that such payment extinguishes criminal liability.

criminal petition_allowed

Dharam Pal & Anr. v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3874

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already served by the appellant, considering his good conduct and the long delay in appeal disposal.

criminal sentence_modified