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Vipin v. The State

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5476

Bail was granted to the husband accused under Sections 498A and 304B IPC due to lack of specific dowry demand allegations and absence of alternate charges, despite the presumption under Section 113B Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

V. R. Holdings v. Hero Investocorp Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5458-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Letters Patent Appeal is maintainable against orders under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act despite Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act restricting appeals to orders passed in exercise of ordinary original civil jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Delhi Development Authority v. Sanjay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5438-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary penalty against a DDA Senior Law Officer who acted under superior's direction without substantive evidence of misconduct.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5466-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Circulars mandating transparent online admissions under Management Quota seats with modifications allowing offline applications, emphasizing statutory authority and fundamental rights balance.

administrative appeal_allowed

Syngenta Participations AG & Anr. v. GSP Crop Science Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5535

The Delhi High Court disposed of the civil suit filed by Syngenta Participations AG as withdrawn on the plaintiffs' request.

civil other

M/S OM SHIVA TRADERS PVT. LTD. v. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 13(4)

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5973-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the ITAT's non-speaking order reversing the CIT(A)'s reasoned decision under Section 68 and remanded the matter for a fresh hearing with proper reasons.

tax appeal_allowed

Parmeshwari Devi v. Ram Kishan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5682

The High Court allowed the petition under Article 227, set aside the Trial Court's dismissal of the amendment application, held that objections on non-inclusion of properties and non-joinder raised at final arguments are untenable, and directed expeditious disposal of the partition suit.

civil appeal_allowed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -6 v. Minda SM Technocast Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5998-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision deleting an addition to income based on incorrect retrospective application of amended share valuation rules for AY 2014-15.

tax appeal_dismissed

MS Greentech Environ Management Pvt Ltd v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5573

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a penalty under a municipal contract, holding that contractual disputes with disputed facts require civil adjudication and are not amenable to writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

Deptt. of Health, Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Kamla Mehndiratta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5598

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for condonation of a 691-day delay in restoring a dismissed writ petition, holding that government departments must demonstrate sufficient cause and act diligently, and that inordinate delay without plausible explanation cannot be condoned.

civil appeal_dismissed

Amir Singh Aggarwal v. Arun Goel

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5645

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the allotment of a reduced 60 sq. mtrs. plot to the petitioner was lawful under Central Government directions relaxing the DDA Nazul Land Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Piyush Verma v. Food Corporation of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5819

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of candidature for non-appearance in document verification, holding that the respondent had afforded sufficient opportunity and was not obligated to communicate through both email and SMS.

administrative petition_dismissed

Capacite Infraprojects Ltd v. T. Bhimjyani Realty Pvt Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 04 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that failure to complete the contractually mandated Dispute Adjudication Board procedure precludes invoking arbitration under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, dismissing the petition as premature.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Shelf Drilling Ron Tappmeyer Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 04 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the limitation period under Section 153(3) of the Income Tax Act applies to assessments under Section 144C, and since no final assessment order was passed within the prescribed time, the assessment is time-barred and the return must be accepted.

tax petition_allowed

Subhash Shamrao Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 04 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence including motive, last seen together, and recovery of stolen money.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Indian Oil Corporation v. Dattatray Eknath More

High Court of Bombay · 04 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the review petition alleging fraud, holding that mere non-mention of earlier petitions without suppression of material facts does not amount to fraud on the Court.

civil petition_dismissed

Ketan Kantilal Seth v. The State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 671

The Supreme Court modified its transfer order to prevent de novo trial where final arguments had concluded and exempted certain senior accused from transfer, emphasizing the limited scope for modifying judgments post pronouncement under Order XII Rule 3.

criminal appeal_allowed

Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid, Varanasi v. Rakhi Singh

Supreme Court of India · 04 Aug 2023 · 2023 INSC 702

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing a non-destructive scientific survey by ASI of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises under Order XXVI Rule 10A CPC, ensuring no damage to the structure and subject to trial court scrutiny.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nisha & Anr. v. Vikram Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5491

The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in motor accident claims must be determined on the basis of pleadings and documents at the initial stage, disallowing summary dismissal without evidence, and remanded the claim for fresh adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

AB Grain Spirits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 03 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5557

The Delhi High Court granted a 12-month extension for conclusion of arbitration proceedings under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, considering case complexity and pandemic delays with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed