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Arrow Engineering Limited v. Punit Jitendra Chande & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court set aside multiple arbitration awards for lack of reasoned decisions and held that contracts lacking certainty of property description are unenforceable, claims barred by limitation, and readiness to perform unproven, thereby allowing the Petitioner’s challenge.

civil appeal_allowed

Administrative Council Walchand College of Engineering v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the Administrative Council is the lawful managing body of Walchand College of Engineering, quashing government nominations to a rival governing body constituted by the parent society.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/s. Jagruti Foundation v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the State's discretionary grant and refusal of Letters of Intent for new colleges under the MPU Act, ruling the decision-making process was reasonable and not arbitrary.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mr A.B.C. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC alleging rape based on a promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise without dishonest intent does not vitiate consent and the proceedings were instituted with ulterior motives.

criminal petition_allowed

Star Catalyst v. Commissioner of Delhi Value Added Tax

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1444-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to process and pay the petitioner’s admissible VAT refund with statutory interest within four weeks or communicate reasons for denial.

tax petition_allowed

M/S JAI SHRI BANKE BIHARI TRADERS v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1452-DB

The court held that provisional attachment orders under Section 83 of the CGST Act are valid for one year only, and while the challenged order had expired, the petitioner may challenge any fresh attachment order separately.

tax petition_dismissed

Babu Khan v. Zabuddin & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1339

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to admit a belatedly produced registered Will in a partition suit, emphasizing due diligence and Muslim law limitations on testamentary bequests.

civil petition_dismissed

S. Bhag Singh & Ors. v. M/S Harisons and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1436

The Delhi High Court held that the tenancy was validly terminated with rent exceeding Rs. 3,500, allowing the landlord's suit for possession and directing defendants to vacate the premises.

civil appeal_allowed

Mehboob Ahmad v. Muneer Ahmad & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1434-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a device mark must be considered as a whole for distinctiveness under the Trade Marks Act and remanded the matter for consideration of objections under Section 11(1), directing advertisement of the mark accordingly.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Neeta Mahala and Ors. v. National Highways Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1356-DB

The Delhi High Court held that probationary service counts as regular service for promotion eligibility under NHAI regulations and allowed antedated promotion of petitioners accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pawan Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1343

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Tushar Sharma v. Graphic Advertising

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1421

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner not shown to be a partner or authorized signatory, holding that bald averments without unimpeachable evidence cannot sustain criminal liability under Section 141 NI Act.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohit v. Government of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1347

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. while emphasizing caution in non-compoundable serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Siddhi Ferrous v. M/S Uppal Builders

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1726-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by disposing it on agreed terms requiring the appellant to pay the awarded principal sum with interest and costs, adjusting amounts already paid.

civil appeal_allowed

Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1345

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner in a criminal case, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed and no denial of opportunity occurred, dismissing the petition challenging the charge framing order.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sonu Choudary v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1352

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 324 and 452 IPC based on the reliable sole testimony of the injured witness corroborated by medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge despite the other injured witness turning hostile and non-recovery of the weapon.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shailendra Kumar Sharma v. Reserve Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1486-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC applies only to the corporate debtor and does not stay proceedings against borrowers before the Debts Recovery Tribunal, dismissing the writ petition seeking such a stay.

civil petition_dismissed

Pankaj Oswal v. Vikas Pahwa

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1336-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit against a senior advocate, holding that statements made during judicial proceedings enjoy absolute privilege and are not actionable despite alleged harm to reputation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arti and Ors. v. Naveen and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1310

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to implead the Insurance Company as a necessary party in a motor accident claim, setting aside the MACT's orders that excluded the insurer and pre-judged the deceased's status before evidence was recorded.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Shraddha Shandilyayan v. Livecities Media Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1656

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement under CPC and Delhi High Court Rules is a hard stop that cannot be extended, but set aside an ex parte order due to counsel's bereavement and condoned delay in re-filing the application to do so.

civil appeal_allowed