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Surestha v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6689

The Delhi High Court disposed of the anticipatory bail application in a case involving assault on a minor, directing the petitioner to cooperate with investigation and allowing arrest only after four weeks’ notice.

criminal other

M/S Topline Buildtech Pvt. Ltd & Others v. State and Another

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6661

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that alleged theft and invalidity of cheques are defenses to be examined at trial, not at the cognizance stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Pepsico India Holding Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6933-DB

The Delhi High Court held that provident fund deposits made on the next working day following a national holiday due date qualify for deduction under the Income Tax Act, but deposits beyond the due date cannot be claimed merely because they precede filing of the return.

tax appeal_closed_with_mixed_decision

M/S Topline Buildtech Pvt. Ltd & Others v. State and Another

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6662

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that defenses regarding stolen cheque and stop payment cannot be adjudicated at the summoning stage and must be raised during trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sh. Mukesh Pal & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7068

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Haldiram India Pvt Ltd v. S K Foods and Beverages

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6646

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's frivolous application under Section 340 Cr.P.C. alleging fabrication by the plaintiff in civil proceedings, holding that misuse of criminal provisions in civil disputes is an abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S G.D. GOENKA PVT. LTD. v. SHRI TIKAM CHAND EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6810

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a MoU, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Gateway Impex Pvt Ltd v. Tata AIG Life Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6462

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding mesne profits at a reasonable rate, refusing to enforce an exorbitant penal rent clause, holding no patent illegality in the Tribunal's contract interpretation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Glaxo Group Limited and Anr. v. Manoj Kumar Jain and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6479

The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement in a trademark infringement suit and declared the mark BETNESOL as a well-known mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, restraining defendants from using deceptively similar marks.

civil appeal_allowed

Kulwant Singh Hazooria v. Harcharan Singh Hazooria

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6383-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree setting aside two Gift Deeds executed under undue influence by an elderly donor in a fiduciary relationship, ordering partition of the property as per the earlier Will.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jai Pal v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6569-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to 3rd MACP from 31.12.2012 applying the correct APAR benchmark and directed the respondents to grant benefits accordingly.

service_law petition_allowed

National Restaurant Association of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6490

The Delhi High Court upheld the CCPA's authority to regulate mandatory service charges by hotels and restaurants, directing interim measures to ensure transparency and prevent consumer confusion.

administrative other

Vishwakant Singh & Anr. v. Sunita Mittal

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6539

The High Court set aside the Trial Court’s order closing evidence for non-appearance and allowed the petitioner to complete evidence subject to costs and conditions, as final judgment was not yet pronounced.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S TATA IRON & STEEL CO. LTD. v. M/S JHALANI TOOLS INDIA LTD

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6500

The Delhi High Court directed the Official Liquidator and EPFO to promptly settle and transparently disburse workmen dues in liquidation proceedings, allowing court fee exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic subject to payment.

labor other

Satender Kumar Paswan & Anr. v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6453-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging wilful violation of a Tribunal order directing appointment under Scheduled Caste category, holding that the respondents acted in accordance with the law prevailing at the time and that the later judgment has only prospective effect.

administrative petition_dismissed

Defsys Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6463

The Delhi High Court held that suspension of business dealings under Ministry of Defence Guidelines requires adherence to natural justice principles and cannot be indefinite or arbitrary, even in national security cases.

administrative petition_allowed

EMAAR PROPERTIES PJSC v. EMAARESSE OPC PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6465

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decreeing it in terms of a court-mediated settlement agreement binding the parties to cease use of disputed marks and change the defendant's corporate name.

civil settled

Ambuj Hotel and Real Estate Pvt Ltd v. Ministry of Railways & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6507

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to provide the petitioner with copies of complaints and decide pending representations with due procedural fairness before taking any coercive action regarding the onboard catering license.

civil petition_dismissed

Om Prakash Jaiswal & Ors. v. Manish Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6350

The High Court held that a person in actual possession and control of a vehicle under a hire or lease agreement is jointly liable with the registered owner for motor accident compensation and set aside the deletion of such party from the claim petition at the preliminary stage.

civil appeal_allowed

SM Retd v. Delhi Gymkhana Club

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6418

The Delhi High Court held that the time limit of 120 days for filing a written statement under its Original Side Rules is mandatory and cannot be extended beyond that, dismissing the defendant's appeal and condonation application.

civil appeal_dismissed