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S.P. Kaushal through LRs v. Anil Misra

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8036

The Delhi High Court fixed tentative use and occupation charges for an old mixed-use property during litigation, considering actual occupation and comparative rentals, subject to final adjudication.

property other

Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7891-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing revaluation of an examination paper despite absence of specific rules, dismissing the petitioners' challenge after marks were increased above the cut-off.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sunil Sirohi v. Shashi Sirohi

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7887-DB

The Delhi High Court recorded a family settlement involving a minor's property, granted guardian permission to execute a Gift Deed, and disposed of the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Shiv Prakash Rathi & Anr. v. Fahim Ahmed & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7949

The Delhi High Court held that income of a deceased in a motor accident claim must be determined on credible evidence like pre-accident Income Tax Returns, rejecting fabricated post-accident documents, and recalculated compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Rishi Ganga Power Corporation Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8006-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed income tax penalty and assessment orders against a corporate debtor on the ground that the revenue failed to lodge claims during insolvency resolution, rendering such claims extinguished under the approved Resolution Plan binding under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

tax petition_allowed

Saroj v. Suraj Mal

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7983-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree granted on the ground of cruelty, affirming that physical abuse, mental cruelty, and unsubstantiated allegations of illicit relations constitute valid grounds for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_dismissed

Richa Sureka v. Akhil Kumar Surekha

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7982-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a divorce petition on grounds of cruelty and desertion is maintainable without impleading the alleged adulterer, and a fresh petition filed after withdrawal of an earlier petition with liberty is not barred by res judicata or estoppel.

family appeal_dismissed

Park Controls and Communications (P) Ltd. v. National Research Development Corporation

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7976

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate on grounds of perceived bias, holding that such challenges must follow the statutory procedure and can only be raised after the arbitral award is rendered.

civil petition_dismissed

Saleem Ahmad v. Kaushalya Devi

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7970

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the landlord's decree for possession and mesne profits, holding that a dispute over municipal number without affecting property identity does not raise a substantial question of law.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shivanand Jain & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7920

The Delhi High Court directed the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to pronounce judgment within four weeks, emphasizing the statutory mandate for expeditious disposal under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

consumer petition_allowed

Deepali Chhabra v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7868

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition partly by setting aside the fine imposed on a police officer for an inadvertent error in warrant execution reports, emphasizing proper procedure and judicial restraint.

criminal petition_allowed

Pernod Ricard India Private Limited v. A B Sugars Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7842

The Delhi High Court held that the defendants’ use of the mark “INDIAN STAG” and Stag device infringes the plaintiff’s registered “ROYAL STAG” trademarks and amounts to passing off, granting injunction in favor of the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

Manohar Lal Bhatia v. Harpal Singh Lamba

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7971

The Delhi High Court fixed tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.22,000 per month for a residential premises during the pendency of a revision petition, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.

civil other

M/S Tirath Ram Naresh Kumar and Ors. v. Canara Bank

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7944-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the DRAT order rejecting the appeal for non-deposit of 50% of the debt and remanded the matter to consider the petitioners' plea for relaxation to 25% pre-deposit under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajeev Chetal v. Honey Kansal

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7910

The Delhi High Court struck off improperly filed documents, directed fresh evidence and issue framing by the Trial Court, and emphasized procedural safeguards including managing adjournments and defence conduct.

civil petition_allowed

Sudhanshu Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8072-DB

Petition challenging amendments to recruitment rules was dismissed as withdrawn after the Court indicated an inclination to dismiss it on merits and maintainability grounds.

administrative petition_dismissed

VARDAN ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX CENTRAL SECTION

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 1087

The Supreme Court upheld the GST tax demand but reduced the penalty by half for transporting capital goods without a valid E-way bill, directing release of the consignment upon payment.

tax appeal_dismissed

Kum. Geetha v. Nanjundaswamy

Supreme Court of India · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 964

The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected in part under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and that the court must accept the plaint's averments as true without pre-judging merits, thereby restoring the suit for partition of joint family property.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s. Oriental Fire & General Insurance Co. Limited v. M/s. Haldyn Glass Works Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 30 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the insurer's liability under consequential loss policies for damage caused by malicious acts of striking workers but set aside the grant of actual costs for non-compliance with applicable court rules.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manik Chandru Deokar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that cancellation of rehabilitation land allotment for non-construction of a house within one year is arbitrary and without jurisdiction, and directed allotment of the balance land to the displaced petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed