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S.P. Kaushal through LRs v. Anil Misra
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.
Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao
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.
Sunil Sirohi v. Shashi Sirohi
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.
Shiv Prakash Rathi & Anr. v. Fahim Ahmed & Ors.
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.
Rishi Ganga Power Corporation Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
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.
Saroj v. Suraj Mal
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.
Richa Sureka v. Akhil Kumar Surekha
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.
Park Controls and Communications (P) Ltd. v. National Research Development Corporation
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.
Saleem Ahmad v. Kaushalya Devi
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.
Shivanand Jain & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
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.
Deepali Chhabra v. State & Anr.
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.
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited v. A B Sugars Limited & Anr.
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.
Manohar Lal Bhatia v. Harpal Singh Lamba
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.
M/S Tirath Ram Naresh Kumar and Ors. v. Canara Bank
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.
Rajeev Chetal v. Honey Kansal
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.
Sudhanshu Kumar v. Union of India
Petition challenging amendments to recruitment rules was dismissed as withdrawn after the Court indicated an inclination to dismiss it on merits and maintainability grounds.
VARDAN ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX CENTRAL SECTION
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.
Kum. Geetha v. Nanjundaswamy
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.
M/s. Oriental Fire & General Insurance Co. Limited v. M/s. Haldyn Glass Works Private Limited
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.
Manik Chandru Deokar v. State of Maharashtra
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.