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JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA N.V. v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5373

The Delhi High Court dismissed the patent appeal filed by Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. as withdrawn upon the appellant's request.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Avdesh v. The State of (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5357

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail in a serious sexual assault case under Section 354 IPC and POCSO Act, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and conditions to protect trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sara Carriere Dubey v. Ashish Dubey

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5337-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order permitting children to study in separate UK schools and denied the mother's plea for relocation at the father's expense, emphasizing the paramountcy of the children's welfare.

family appeal_dismissed

Brijesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5384-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated writ petition seeking promotion after a departmental exam, holding that delay, laches, and the principle of no negative equality bar relief despite another candidate's interim promotion.

service_law petition_dismissed

Shri Ram Bhaj & Ors. v. Om Dutt

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5372

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiff over House No. 76, holding the decree final and binding with no question of law arising.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Projects Constructions Corporation Ltd v. M/S Interstate Construction

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5312-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, interest on arbitral awards cannot be compounded by awarding pendente-lite interest on principal plus accrued pre-reference interest, and restricted interest to be calculated only on the principal amount for the prescribed periods.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. Asif Ali Khan

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5439

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing a written statement starts from the date of meaningful service of the complete plaint and condoned delay in filing the written statement subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court’s order.

civil appeal_allowed

State v. Usha Devi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5910-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal for murder of a child, set aside convictions under the Juvenile Justice Act, and directed compensation for wrongful prosecution due to lack of evidence and flawed investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-6, New Delhi v. Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5803-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order allowing the assessee's claim of deduction under Section 35 without a revised return and dismissed the revenue's appeal challenging various disallowances and depreciation classifications.

tax appeal_dismissed

Parvesh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5607-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow a street vendor to vend in accordance with his certificate and to release seized goods under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative appeal_allowed

Monika Singh and Anr. v. Sudha Prasad

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5635

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, holding that issues relating to title and reliefs sought under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act must be adjudicated on merits and not at the plaint rejection stage.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sushanta Kumar Mandal v. State

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5737

The Delhi High Court held that it cannot interfere with a trial court's discretion to grant adjournments under its writ jurisdiction unless there is perversity, patent illegality, irrationality, or procedural irregularity.

criminal petition_dismissed

Hindware Home Innovation Limited v. Havells India Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:5586

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial suit by enforcing a court-mediated settlement agreement, binding the parties and refunding court fees.

civil settled

The Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Commissioner of Service Tax-1, Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed BCCI's writ petition challenging the Customs Tribunal's refusal to rectify its order, holding that disputed facts and debatable legal points do not constitute mistakes apparent from the record under Section 35C(2) of the Central Excise Act.

tax petition_dismissed

The Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Commissioner of Service Tax-1, Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that appeals challenging the taxability of services under the Finance Act, 1994 lie exclusively before the Supreme Court under Section 35L of the Central Excise Act, 1944, and are not maintainable before the High Court.

tax appeal_dismissed

DCB Bank Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment after four years is impermissible without tangible material showing failure to disclose material facts, quashing the reopening notice and order against DCB Bank Ltd.

tax petition_allowed

Kartik Sureshchandra Gandhi v. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed the reassessment notice and related order for Assessment Year 2019-2020 due to invalid sanction under Section 151 caused by non-application of mind and incorrect authority granting approval.

tax appeal_allowed

Aurobindo Highway Services v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that hiring tank trucks for petroleum transportation without transfer of effective control does not constitute sale by transfer of right to use goods under the MVAT Act, exempting such receipts from sales tax.

tax appeal_allowed

Aurobindo Highway Services v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court held that hiring tank trucks for petroleum transportation without transfer of effective control does not amount to sale by transfer of right to use goods under the MVAT Act, exempting appellants from sales tax liability.

tax appeal_allowed

Mrunal Mandar Joshi v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 01 Aug 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed a teacher's writ petition directing approval of her full-time appointment and payment of arrears, holding that procedural delays and initial roster non-verification cannot invalidate a substantively eligible appointment.

administrative petition_allowed