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Amjad Khan & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5902

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Radhey Enterprises v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5722

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitrator's order, holding that a government company’s contract entered under statutory powers is not void under Article 299, and arbitration proceedings cannot be stayed at a late stage when the petitioner had consented to arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed

State v. Amit Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5922-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal challenging the acquittal of two accused in a gang rape case, holding that Section 34 IPC cannot be invoked without challenging their acquittal under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State v. Dheeraj Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5887-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death and murder case due to lack of conclusive evidence proving dowry harassment or homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

CCS Computers Pvt. Ltd. v. Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5631

The Delhi High Court set aside a two-year ban imposed on a contractor for invoking MSMED Act remedies, holding such punitive action without reasoned justification is arbitrary and unsustainable.

civil petition_allowed

Cherry Bahl v. The Cooperative Store Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5580-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking re-initiation of a closed auction process for cooperative society shops, affirming the finality of the Supreme Court's eviction order and rejecting claims without legal title.

civil petition_dismissed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Subhash & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5731

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, setting aside the compensation awarded for rash and negligent driving due to lack of proof, and directed claimants to seek compensation under hit-and-run provisions.

motor_accidents_claims appeal_allowed

Akebia Therapeutics Inc. v. Controller General of Patents, Design, Trademark and Geographical Indications

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5672

The Delhi High Court held that documents filed without affidavits do not constitute evidence in post-grant patent opposition proceedings, quashed the Opposition Board’s recommendations due to procedural irregularities, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with directions for strict compliance with the Patents Rules.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Darpan Kohli v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5770-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a penalty notice under Section 271F of the Income Tax Act as it was based on an assessment order that had already been quashed by the court.

tax petition_allowed

Parvin Juneja v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5664

The Delhi High Court allowed an accused's petition to travel abroad for his son's university admission, balancing personal liberty with trial attendance and imposing conditions to ensure compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ram Niwas Dhanda v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5684-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the same BSF disciplinary order for the second time, holding that principles of res judicata and issue estoppel bar a fresh petition merely due to change of counsel.

administrative petition_dismissed

Resilient Innovations Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks and Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Trade Marks to decide the petitioner's request for abandonment of opposition under Rule 45(2) of the Trade Mark Rules, 2017 within four weeks, ensuring a personal hearing and adherence to natural justice.

intellectual_property other

Anurag Goel v. Chhavi Agarwal

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5597

The Delhi High Court held that a party who wilfully breaches a court-bound settlement agreement and affidavit of undertaking in matrimonial proceedings is liable for contempt of court, affirming the binding nature of such undertakings despite refusal to consent to divorce.

family conviction_upheld

Kusum Lata Singhal v. Securities and Exchange Board of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5595

The Delhi High Court upheld SEBI circulars and BSE's order debarring a former director of a non-compliant exclusively listed company, affirming the validity of regulatory exit mechanisms and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Patil Shivaji Madhukar v. Border Security Force

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5680-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority under the Border Security Force Act to decide the petitioner’s pending statutory appeal within six weeks, ensuring timely adjudication.

administrative petition_allowed

Nabal Thakur v. The State

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5596

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a serious sexual assault case involving a minor, underscored medical negligence in pregnancy termination, and issued directions to safeguard evidence and improve medical procedures.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jagdish Singh Sudan v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5863

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant retiring just before the increment date is entitled to the notional increment earned for the preceding year for pensionary benefits, and directed its grant with interest.

administrative petition_allowed

Anubhav Mittal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5662

The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR alleging cheating through a digital marketing Ponzi scheme, emphasizing that investigation must proceed in multi-victim cases involving cognizable offences under Sections 420 and 406 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

SOPL Private Limited v. Naveen Patel

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5734

The Delhi High Court held that a dispute involving a residential property leased partly for bed and breakfast services does not qualify as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and thus the suit must proceed as a civil suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Rahul Kumar Meena v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5587-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging the CAT order on Delhi Police constable recruitment, noting the ongoing process to fill vacancies from the reserve panel through a committee without interfering.

administrative petition_dismissed