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A. Wilson Prince v. Nasar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 15 May 2023 · 2023 INSC 537

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the validity of a probate, holding that destruction of original probate documents does not invalidate the legal rights conferred by the probate under the Indian Succession Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Afaji 184 Onus Association v. Mainam International Trading Company Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 15 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that representative consumer complaints filed by an association on behalf of multiple allottees are maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and set aside the National Commission's order rejecting such complaints.

consumer appeal_allowed

Soori @ T.V. Suresh v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 15 May 2023 · 2023 INSC 535

The Supreme Court granted probation to a non-habitual offender convicted under Section 80 of the Karnataka Police Act, emphasizing reform potential and absence of subsequent offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

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High Court of Karnataka · 15 May 2023

The court held that closure orders under Sections 79 and 80 of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act must follow due process and consider compliance, setting aside an unjustified closure notice.

administrative petition_allowed

Soori @ T.V. Suresh v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 15 May 2023

The Supreme Court granted probation under Section 360 CrPC to a non-habitual offender convicted for gambling under the Karnataka Police Act, modifying his sentence to release on bond with sureties.

criminal appeal_allowed

IDBI Bank Ltd. v. Power Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3447

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging invocation of bank guarantees, holding that contractual disputes involving State entities without public law elements are not maintainable under Article 226.

civil petition_dismissed

Novo Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3307-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a tender bid for non-submission of mandatory DPIIT registration, emphasizing deference to tendering authority's interpretation absent mala fide or perversity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bijender Singh and Anr. v. Iqbal Singh and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3286

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of interim injunction application in a specific performance suit and remanded the matter for fresh hearing considering additional evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Navin Sinha v. Naveta Sinha

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3391-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Family Court cannot return a matrimonial petition on forum non conveniens grounds before issuing summons when jurisdiction under Section 19 of the Hindu Marriage Act is prima facie established.

family appeal_allowed

Sri Ragavendra College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3395

The Delhi High Court set aside the NCTE appellate committee's order withdrawing recognition of an educational institution for insufficient reasoning and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper reasons.

administrative other

Azmat Ali Khan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3278

The Delhi High Court ordered interim blocking of online videos and news items threatening the petitioner’s safety and investigation integrity in an ongoing FIR case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Paramjit Singh v. Hardaman Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4971-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the interlocutory appeal as withdrawn, directing the trial court to expeditiously decide the pending injunction application in a partition suit involving a registered will.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepak Jain v. Income Tax Officer Ward 44(1), Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3904-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices for AY 2017-18 due to lack of specified authority approval and escaped income below the statutory threshold under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax petition_allowed

Hamdard National Foundation India v. Government of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3347

The Delhi High Court directed that the term 'Raughan-E-Badam Shireen' is reserved for Unani medicines and that licensing authorities must ensure compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, disposing of the petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

INFINITI RETAIL LIMITED v. CROMA THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3357

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Infiniti Retail Limited, restraining unauthorized use of its well-known "CROMA" trademark in a domain name and ordering transfer of the domain to the plaintiff.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Union of India and Ors. v. Anjana Dutta

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3275-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the pay scale dispute of a government employee back to the Tribunal for reconsideration of her designation and pay scale entitlement in light of relevant government orders and judicial precedents.

administrative other

Dilip Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3273-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment to the now-abolished post of Deputy Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities as the issue was rendered academic by subsequent legislation.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S. DELHI MARKETING v. ZYDUS WELLNESS LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3302-DB

Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal and granted interim injunction restraining respondent's use of deceptively similar trademark 'SugarLite' for allied goods, emphasizing likelihood of confusion and prior registration rights.

civil appeal_allowed

SMT KARTARI DEVI v. SH. VINOD KUMAR AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3406

The Delhi High Court directed the Appellate Authority under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 to expedite disposal of the appeal in accordance with the statutory one-month timeline, emphasizing the protective intent of the Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Kala v. School Management of Hira Lal Jain Senior and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4187

The Delhi High Court held that mandatory procedural safeguards under Rules 118 and 120 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973 and prior approval under Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 must be complied with before terminating a school employee, quashing the termination order for non-compliance.

labor appeal_allowed