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Sopariwala Exports & Ors. v. Ashraf V

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7403

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against the defendant for trademark and copyright infringement and passing off, restraining use of a deceptively similar mark and trade dress to the plaintiffs' AFZAL trademarks and labels.

civil appeal_allowed

Tersh Shah v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8840-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend within the designated zone strictly in accordance with his valid Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, protecting him from illegal removal or harassment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Somnath Patial v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7376

Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail of a retired bank manager accused of sanctioning a loan based on forged documents, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation for effective investigation in serious bank fraud.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Alkem Laboratories Ltd v. Dr Reddys Laboratories Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7423

The Delhi High Court disposed of the trademark infringement suit between Alkem Laboratories and Dr. Reddys Laboratories by enforcing a court-mediated settlement preventing defendants from using marks similar to the plaintiff's 'PAN' family of marks.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Asian Hotels Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax-I

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7352-DB

The Delhi High Court held that renovation and repair expenses not creating new assets or enduring benefit are revenue expenditures deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, and remanded the recharacterisation of certain capitalised expenses for fresh examination.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S Asian Hotels Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7349-DB

The Delhi High Court held that renovation and repair expenses and consultancy fees paid for interior décor are revenue expenditure deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allowing the appellant's appeal in part and remanding certain expenses for fresh examination.

tax appeal_allowed

Asian Hotels Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7347-DB

The Delhi High Court held that renovation and repair expenses incurred for better conduct of existing business are revenue expenditure deductible under the Income Tax Act, allowing the appellant's appeal for AY 1996-97.

tax appeal_allowed

Asian Hotels Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax I N

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7345-DB

The Delhi High Court held that expenses on replacement of existing hotel fixtures are revenue expenditures deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, overruling the Tribunal's capital expenditure classification.

tax appeal_allowed

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S PCL Suncon JV

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7361

Delhi High Court upheld arbitral award awarding compensation and interest to contractor, dismissing challenge on grounds of lack of contemporaneous evidence and liquidated damages refund.

civil petition_dismissed

Valplast Technologies Private Limited v. Gammon Engineers and Contractors Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7331

The Delhi High Court held that pass-through claims under a termination agreement are continuing obligations not barred by limitation and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 due to the respondent’s failure to nominate one.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr Vivek Jain v. PrepLadder Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7263

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, it can direct the deposit of admitted unpaid license fees as an interim mandatory injunction to secure claims pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2010 (115) DRJ 616

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the Tribunal's findings on delay compensation, design change claims, and GST burden were not patently illegal and within its judicial prerogative.

civil petition_dismissed

State of Bihar v. Amit Lodha

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7340-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside cryptic transfer orders by the CAT Chairman under Section 25 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and circumspect exercise of transfer powers.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sunny Bedi alias Rajbir Bedi v. Harpreet Singh

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7360-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the appellant-husband to pay interim maintenance to the respondent-wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, emphasizing the Court's discretion to grant pendente lite support irrespective of disability or prior employment.

family appeal_dismissed

Neetu Grover v. Gagan Grover

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7359-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the nullity of a marriage between sapindas in absence of proven custom permitting such union and denied maintenance, while recognizing the legitimacy and inheritance rights of the child born from the marriage.

family appeal_dismissed

M/S Asian Hotels Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7348-DB

The Delhi High Court held that consultancy fees paid for renovation and refurbishment of a hotel are revenue expenditure deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, overturning the Tribunal's classification as capital expenditure.

tax appeal_allowed

Vardhman Star City Mall Shop-Keeper Welfare Association v. Delhi Jal Board and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7338-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging water tariff regulations and penalties, holding that disputed factual issues regarding rainwater harvesting compliance and tariff classification must be resolved through appropriate civil proceedings rather than writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

Asian Hotels Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7346-DB

The Delhi High Court held that renovation and repair expenses and related consultancy fees are deductible as revenue expenditure under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, while remanding certain capitalized expenses for further examination.

tax appeal_allowed

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. Binod Kumar Bawri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7333

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to adjudicate a dispute over call option shares, holding that prior arbitration and waiver arguments do not bar fresh arbitration on distinct issues.

commercial appeal_allowed

State NCT of Delhi v. Devender & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7358-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a rape case, holding that the trial court's view was a possible view on the evidence and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed