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Ajit Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1095

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Ajit Singh in a murder conspiracy case, holding that weak prima facie evidence and mere suspicion do not justify denial of bail under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Jagdish Rai

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1099-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing that the respondent's entire service period, except a specified gap, be counted for pension benefits due to absence of termination and limitation not starting before retirement.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Commissioner CGST Delhi South v. M/S Nitin Industries

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1192-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a refund order under the CGST Act on the ground that the tax effect was below the prescribed threshold and no constitutional or legality challenge was raised.

tax appeal_dismissed

M/S K.M Food Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. The Director General DGGI Headquarters, New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1081-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seizure of currency under Section 67(2) of the CGST Act is impermissible as money is excluded from 'goods', and directed the return of seized cash to the petitioners.

tax petition_allowed

Bahadur Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1499-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a belated Section 11 application challenging a 1958 Bhumidhari Certificate is barred by limitation and res judicata, and only a person in cultivatory possession has locus to maintain such a claim under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.

property appeal_dismissed

Axis Bank Ltd v. UV Assets Reconstruction Co

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1407

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding ECGC claim monies to the assignee, holding that limited grounds under Section 34 do not permit setting aside the award despite overlapping insolvency proceedings and limitation objections.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nokia Technologies OY v. Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1329

The Delhi High Court recorded a global settlement between Nokia and Vivo resolving all patent infringement and FRAND disputes, leading to dismissal of the suit and connected proceedings.

civil settled

Nokia Technologies OY v. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1328

The Delhi High Court recorded a global settlement between Nokia and Oppo resolving patent infringement disputes and dismissed the suit and counterclaims accordingly.

intellectual_property settled

Nokia Technologies OY v. Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1340

The Delhi High Court recorded a global settlement between Nokia and Vivo in a patent infringement suit, dismissed the suit and counterclaim as withdrawn, and allowed deletion of confidential records.

intellectual_property settled

Nokia Technologies OY v. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1291

The Delhi High Court recorded a global settlement between Nokia and Oppo in a patent infringement suit involving SEPs, dismissed the suit and counterclaims, and directed refund of pro-tem deposits.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Hem Chand v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1167

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to dispose of the petitioner's representation regarding land demarcation within eight weeks, without prejudicing jurisdictional objections.

constitutional petition_allowed

Devendra Singh Rana v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1076-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of a voluntary retirement request by a government servant requires Appointing Authority approval, and rejection of such withdrawal without reasons is not legally impermissible, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sarita Garg v. Aman Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1191

The court held that a suit challenging a registered Will and seeking consequential reliefs like Partition is maintainable if filed within three years of knowledge, and such reliefs can be claimed in the same suit under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nicholas Nzube Ukaegbu v. Narcotic Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1102

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory sample-drawing procedures under Section 52A, which vitiated the prosecution's primary evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Meena Devi v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1273-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the rejection of a freedom fighter's pension claim under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, holding that evidentiary requirements were not met and the State Government's recommendation is not binding on the Central Government.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Vipin Saini & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1072

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Surender Kumar v. Late Sh. Dhani Ram through LRs and Ors

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1049-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and restored the partition suit after holding that rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC does not attain finality if liberty to file a fresh suit is granted, and that multiple suits for partition are permissible if distinct reliefs are sought.

civil appeal_allowed

Tejashwi Prasad Yadav v. Hareshbhai Pranshankar Mehta

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 108

The Supreme Court quashed a defamation complaint after the petitioner unconditionally withdrew the offending statements and clarified their context, exercising its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 134

The Supreme Court directed comprehensive compliance with its earlier orders on bail procedures, police conduct, and support to poor prisoners, incorporating a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure uniform implementation across States and Union Territories.

criminal other

DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT v. NIRAJ TYAGI & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 106

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim orders staying investigations and restraining coercive action, reaffirming that courts must not stay investigations or grant blanket protection without cogent reasons under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed