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Zoru Darayus Bhathena v. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 May 2023

The Bombay High Court held that environmental clearance conditions prohibiting commercial development on reclaimed land for Bandra-Worli Sea Link continue to apply despite the land falling outside CRZ under later notifications, restraining MSRDC from commercial exploitation.

environmental appeal_allowed

Banganga Anurag Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. Purushottam Prabhakar Chavan

High Court of Bombay · 22 May 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a cooperative housing society lawfully refused membership to an auction purchaser until all outstanding dues were cleared, affirming that auction buyers inherit society liabilities and deemed membership does not arise where timely refusal is communicated.

civil appeal_allowed

Bhargava Phytolab Private Limited v. LDD Bioscience Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:8618

The Delhi High Court granted an interlocutory injunction restraining use of the deceptively similar mark TUMOTIN, affirming the plaintiff's registered trademark TUMORIN's validity and protection against infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Kumar Saurabh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2024:DHC:2270

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of medical admissions of siblings of a deceased defence personnel under the defence quota for lack of reasoned order and violation of natural justice, restoring their admissions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Kishan Lal & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3536-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF authorities to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the petitioners' claim for service benefits within four months, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies before judicial intervention.

administrative other

Surender v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4970-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition upholding the lawful retirement of a BSF constable on grounds of physical unfitness under Rule 25 of the BSF Rules, 1969.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vaibhav Jindal v. Income Tax Officer New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4175-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without considering the taxpayer’s reply, directing the Assessing Officer to grant reasonable extension and personal hearing in light of bereavement.

tax appeal_allowed

Kamlesh Kumari & Anr. v. Seth Bhagwam Dass Educational Society & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4105

The Delhi High Court held that exclusion of limitation period under Section 14 of the Limitation Act requires prior proceedings to be prosecuted with due diligence and good faith, and remanded the matter for proper examination of these facts.

civil appeal_allowed

Nitish Shankar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4076-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the non-disclosure of UPSC Civil Services Mains answer sheets to an unsuccessful candidate under RTI, reaffirming the Supreme Court's ruling that such disclosure is exempt unless public interest demands otherwise.

administrative appeal_dismissed

INTERTEK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4350-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the rectification application and remit the refund along with interest under Section 244A within specified timeframes, ensuring timely compliance with the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed

Vikas Malu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3560

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of serious sexual offences, emphasizing the need to consider totality of facts including delay, cooperation, and prima facie credibility before denying bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumar Sabherwal v. Dinesh Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3556-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the adjustment of security deposit against rent arrears under a lease, holding that the deposit clause incorporated in the plaint justified such adjustment despite the respondents' written statement being struck off.

civil appeal_dismissed

Aishwary Ghai & Anr. v. Class 21A Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3485-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the interim injunction restraining appellants from operating their YouTube channels, directing expeditious disposal of the underlying arbitration petition while ensuring parties' right to be heard.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sadanand and Anr. v. Central Board of Secondary Education and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4093

Delhi High Court held that the right to identity under Article 21 includes the right to change surname to avoid caste stigma and directed CBSE to update the petitioners' father's name in school certificates accordingly.

constitutional appeal_allowed

M/S UNITAS FOODS PVT. LTD. v. GYANENDER & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3573-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer's appeal and upheld the order directing payment of full wages to the workman under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act during the pendency of the appeal, holding that the employer failed to prove gainful employment.

labor appeal_dismissed

SANSKRITI EXIM PVT LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4279-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside assessment orders passed without granting reasonable time to respond to notices under the Income Tax Act, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and directing fresh proceedings with opportunity for personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Ritu Johari v. Vineet Taneja

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3555-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order granting visitation rights without considering Child Counsellor reports and remitted the matter for fresh consideration with the reports on record.

family appeal_allowed

Kama Ayurveda Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3841-DB

The Delhi High Court held that voluntary disclosure and payment of excise duty before the cut-off date constitute quantification of tax dues under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, directing acceptance of the petitioner’s application and issuance of discharge certificate.

tax petition_allowed

Dr. Ravindra Narayan Mishra v. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3475

Employees appointed temporarily before 01.01.2004 and regularized thereafter are entitled to pension under the Old Pension Scheme, not the New Pension Scheme.

labor appeal_allowed

Shiv Kumar Sharma v. Phool Chand Om Prakash & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3592

The Delhi High Court upheld a lawful Settlement Agreement between parties, modified the decree accordingly, and disposed of the appeals as settled.

civil appeal_allowed