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Bloomberg Television Production Services India Private Limited & Ors. v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2061

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an ex-parte ad-interim injunction restraining publication of a defamatory article, affirming the trial court's discretionary order after applying the triple test and procedural safeguards.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kailash Aggarwal v. Ashwani Sharma

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2033

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for consultancy fees under a contingent contract is not premature merely due to an unfulfilled condition on a cheque, but preliminary issues require trial evidence and cannot be decided on an Order VII Rule 11 CPC application alone.

civil appeal_allowed

Surinder Kumar Pawan Kumar v. Shri Laxman Das Dhanwaria

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2057

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that summons were duly served by deemed service despite tenant's claims of non-service and that failure to file leave to contest justified eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

Manoj v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2074

The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict with a satisfactory jail record despite prior parole violations, emphasizing corrective objectives and imposing strict conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

State v. Raja Ram

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:3048-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to failure to prove the victim's minority and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Kumar @ Ravi and Ors. v. The State, NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2073

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

criminal petition_allowed

Narender Kumar & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2071

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

criminal petition_allowed

Seagull Maritime Agencies Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2447-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders passed without proper service and hearing, remanding the matter for re-adjudication in accordance with natural justice principles.

tax other

Deepali Panwar & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2064

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 506, 509, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Naresh Arya v. Savitri Kukreja

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2470

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretionary order directing interim compensation under Section 143A NI Act where the petitioner admitted issuance of dishonoured cheques and execution of sale deed, finding no ground for interference.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shree Girirajji and Co. v. Gagan Pagrani Proprietor of Plastica Industries

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2230-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Commercial Court over a trademark infringement suit involving sales through an interactive website accessible in Delhi, dismissing the appellant’s challenge to the injunction and jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S MAGNUM RESOURCES PVT LTD v. M/S INDIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY & ANR

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2378

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing the respondents to summon additional witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C in a cheque dishonor case, emphasizing the discretionary power to ensure justice.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bala Devi & Ors. v. Hukum Chand

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2454

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an ex-parte order awarding earned wages under the Shops & Establishment Act, holding that non-appearance and unrebutted evidence justified the Authority's decision.

labor appeal_dismissed

Shahid v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2488

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for theft under Sections 379/34 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already undergone by the petitioner, considering the nature of the offence and jail conduct.

criminal sentence_modified

Suman Kumar Pahuja v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2373

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for grant of Probate or Letter of Administration of a duly executed Will despite both attesting witnesses being deceased, relying on proof through a legal representative and consent of all legal heirs.

civil petition_allowed

M/S Makker Construction v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2110

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that disputes under the contract with a final bill undertaking are arbitrable despite claims of accord and satisfaction and economic duress.

civil appeal_allowed

Yashpal Chaudhary v. Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:6991

The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11(6) stage, the court must appoint an arbitrator if an arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, leaving limitation and other substantive issues to the arbitral tribunal.

civil petition_allowed

Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd v. P.O. Central Government Industrial Tribunal and Labour Court II & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2025:DHC:378-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition as infructuous following reinstatement and back wages paid to the workman, holding that no error was made in interpreting the counsel's statement and no grounds for review existed.

labor appeal_dismissed

Samaj Parivartana Samudaya v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 267

The Supreme Court upheld regulatory measures including production ceilings, mandatory rehabilitation plans, and a 10% levy on mining proceeds to restore environmental damage from illegal mining in Karnataka's Bellary, Chitradurga, and Tumkur districts.

environmental appeal_dismissed

Srikant Upadhyay v. State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024 INSC 202

The Supreme Court held that a person declared absconding under Section 82 CrPC is not entitled to anticipatory bail and pendency of bail application without interim protection does not bar issuance of proclamation or further proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed