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Bhagwati Devi through L.Rs. Pramod Kumar v. Sh. Balraj Singh Chopra

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:78

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the complainant failed to prove a legally enforceable debt and the respondent successfully rebutted the presumption of liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:53

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for penetrative sexual assault on a child based on credible victim testimony despite medical evidence of an intact hymen, but reduced his sentence from twenty to twelve years.

criminal appeal_partially_allowed

Ajay Kumar v. Uma

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:80

The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance and dismissed the petition to quash domestic violence proceedings, clarifying that consideration of Domestic Incident Report is mandatory only if filed by a Protection Officer or Service Provider under the DV Act.

family petition_dismissed

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sajjanpati @ Sajna & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:46

The High Court set aside MACT awards and remanded for fresh inquiry, holding that if a vehicle was stolen and driven with a fake number plate, neither owner nor insurer is liable for compensation.

civil remanded

Hari Mohan Sharma & Ors. v. C.S.R Poultry Research & Breeding Farms & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:90

The Delhi High Court dismissed applications to set aside a 2019 compromise decree in a specific performance suit, holding that alleged forgery and fraud claims known earlier cannot be belatedly raised to invalidate the decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Smt Shashi v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:89-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking custody of minor children for lack of jurisdiction and absence of illegal custody, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-2 v. M/s BT Global Communications India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:56-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue’s appeal, holding that the revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 cannot be invoked merely due to difference of opinion and upheld the assessee’s entitlement to deduction under Section 80IA despite license migration.

tax appeal_dismissed

Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:98

The Delhi High Court directed immediate provision of free treatment for children with rare diseases, mandated fund release and regulatory transparency, and upheld the State's obligation to ensure uninterrupted access to essential medicines.

constitutional petition_allowed

BS Rajesh Agrajit v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:127-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to disqualify cooperative society members from voting or contesting elections for non-payment of annual subscription dues, holding that no valid Board Resolution supported such disqualification and that judicial interference in ongoing elections is unwarranted.

civil petition_dismissed

Pawan Verma v. Sardar Manmohan Singh

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:74

The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s conditional leave to defend in a summary suit for cheque dishonour, emphasizing the discretionary nature of imposing deposit conditions and limited scope of interference under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed

S Siva Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:70-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to examine the petitioner's pay fixation claim in line with the binding Vinoj V.V. decision and grant arrears with interest if eligible.

administrative petition_allowed

Om Narayan Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:69-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the competent appellate authority to decide the petitioner’s appeal against denial of 3rd MACP benefit within eight weeks, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies before judicial intervention.

administrative other

Rong Thai International Group Co. Ltd. v. ENA Footwear Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:112

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of the trademark 'BAOJI' on the ground of non-use, holding that continuous bona fide use by the registered proprietor was sufficiently established.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Housing and Urban Development Corpn. Ltd. v. Varsha Punhani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:72-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order quashing promotion criteria based on interview marks allocation, holding that the ratio limiting interview weightage in direct recruitment does not apply to promotions and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S KUNDAN IMPEX v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:143-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a deficient show cause notice suspending GST registration for lack of specific allegations and held that retrospective cancellation requires due process including proper notice and hearing.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ramesh Kumar Sharma and Anr v. Usha Nindawat

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:73-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a temporary injunction restraining appellants from selling disputed property, affirming the trial court's proper exercise of discretion based on prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jatinder Kaur & Ors. v. Late Sh Jagjit Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:128

The Delhi High Court held that the application for appointment of a substitute arbitrator after the death of the original arbitrator is maintainable within a three-year limitation period excluding COVID-19 lockdown, and appointed a new arbitrator while granting interim protection over the disputed property.

civil appeal_allowed

Deepak Maurya v. Mahotsav Sanchalan Samiti

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court held that a registered society can file a fresh suit on a new cause of action despite an earlier suit by unregistered individuals being withdrawn without liberty, as the bar under Order 23 Rule 1 CPC does not apply.

civil appeal_dismissed

NTPC Limited v. Larsen and Toubro Limited

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:204

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional compensation for increased minimum wages under a change in law clause, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Twylight Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Officer Ward 25 3 Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2024

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices issued without mandatory approval from the correct specified authority under amended Section 151 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, emphasizing the mandatory nature of such approval for valid reassessment proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed