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M/s. Stanship Logistics Pvt. Ltd. v. The Deputy Commissioner of State Tax

High Court of Bombay · 11 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a person against whom a CGST detention order is passed can file an appeal even if tax and penalty are paid by another party on his behalf, and directed the appellate authority to admit and decide the appeal on merits.

tax appeal_allowed

INTERNATIONAL FOODSTUFFS CO. LLC v. VIJAY KUMAR MITTAL AND PAWAN KUMAR

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:8744

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark dispute between International Foodstuffs Co. LLC and respondents based on a lawful settlement agreement delineating trademark rights and use.

intellectual_property other

Pentel Kabushiki Kaisha & Anr v. M/S Arora Sationers and Ors

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:9072

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in terms of a mutually agreed settlement concerning design infringement, binding the parties to the settlement terms and ordering partial refund of court fees.

civil settled

Hemavathi & Ors. v. V. Hombegowda & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Sep 2023 · 2023INSC848

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order allowing a Regular Second Appeal without framing substantial questions of law and hearing all parties, emphasizing strict compliance with Section 100 CPC procedural requirements.

civil appeal_allowed

RPS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. MUKUL KUMAR & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Sep 2023 · 2023 SCC OnLine SC 842

The Supreme Court held that belated claims arising from an arbitral award cannot be admitted after approval of the resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, emphasizing the mandatory nature of timelines to ensure finality in insolvency proceedings.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Religare Finvest Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Sep 2023 · 2023INSC819

The Supreme Court held that criminal liability for offences committed by a dissolved bank does not transfer to the successor bank post-amalgamation, quashing proceedings against DBS Bank arising from LVB's alleged misconduct.

criminal appeal_allowed

CBI v. R.R. Kishore

Supreme Court of India · 11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that the declaration of unconstitutionality of Section 6A(1) of the DSPE Act applies retrospectively but Article 20(1) does not protect procedural provisions like Section 6A from retrospective invalidation, allowing investigations without prior approval to continue.

criminal appeal_allowed

Amar Shamrao Kolekar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 08 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court held that detention of a bail-granted accused without lawful order is illegal and ordered his immediate release despite pending bail cancellation proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

Devika Dhiraj Patil v. Dhiraj Sunil Patil

High Court of Bombay · 08 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed the wife's application to transfer divorce proceedings from Nashik to Pune, emphasizing the wife's convenience as paramount in matrimonial transfer cases under Section 24 CPC.

family appeal_allowed

Pravin Laxmidas Tanna v. Kusumben A. Kakkad

High Court of Bombay · 07 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a 2004 Will, affirming exclusive Probate Court jurisdiction and ordering probate in favor of the plaintiff after rejecting forgery and mental incapacity claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited v. Triller Inc

High Court of Bombay · 07 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court granted summary judgment in favour of Zee Entertainment for recovery of unpaid license fees with interest, rejecting the Defendant's plea of prematurity and non-compliance with mandatory pre-suit mediation.

civil appeal_allowed

Baramati Agro Ltd. v. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 07 Sep 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board’s closure order against Baramati Agro Limited for procedural lapses and failure to apply the doctrine of proportionality, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Paisalo Digital Limited v. Puran Murti Educational Society & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Sep 2023 · 2024:DHC:6753

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and appointed an arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a valid arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed

Sanghi Bros (Indore) Pvt. Ltd. v. Kamlendra Singh

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6433

The Delhi High Court held that although the plaintiffs were ready and willing to perform their contract for sale of property, specific performance was denied due to revocation by the defendant, creation of third party interest, and equitable considerations.

civil appeal_dismissed

Braham Prakash @ Khargosh v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7464

The Delhi High Court quashed the framing of charges under Section 307 IPC due to lack of reasoning and absence of necessary ingredients, remanding the case for appropriate charge framing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Surender Prasad v. Central Public Works Department

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6831-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a muster roll employee detained on serious criminal charges under departmental policy, holding that such termination does not attract retrenchment protections under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed

Suresh Kumar Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7394

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between parties and absence of a prima facie case, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

S P Bajaj v. Shaurya Housing Ltd. (In Liqn.) Through OL and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6739-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the auction sale of a liquidated company's property, ruling that reserve price below circle rate and publication in local newspapers sufficed for a valid auction.

property appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6726-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow street vendors to vend peacefully within designated zones under valid certificates, subject to compliance with prescribed terms and conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Living Media India Limited & Anr. v. Aabtak Channel.com (John Does) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6644

The Delhi High Court held that the suffix 'TAK' is the dominant part of the plaintiffs' trademarks and granted permanent injunctions against defendants using confusingly similar marks incorporating 'TAK', applying the exception to the anti-dissection rule.

civil appeal_allowed