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Dinesh Rana and Another v. The State and Another

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3755

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a private dispute under IPC sections 323, 341, 354A, and 34, relying on the parties' amicable settlement and exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jagjit Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3382

The Delhi High Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 N.I. Act following an amicable settlement under Section 147, while imposing costs for delayed surrender.

criminal appeal_allowed

T S Mokha v. Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3506

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful retirement of a private employee at superannuation, rejecting claims of contractual extension and reinstatement due to lack of proof and failure to mitigate damages.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ranu and Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3756

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed

NTPC LTD v. EMAMI POWER LTD; NTPC LTD v. ORIENTAL SALES AGENCIES (INDIA)

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3580-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NTPC's appeals, holding that Emami and OSAPL were not group companies nor colluded in bidding, and ordered release of their deposits and set aside blacklisting.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ashwani Choudhary v. Pratibha Singh

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3381-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to convert a contested divorce petition into a mutual consent divorce petition based on a settlement and directed the Family Court to consider waiver of the statutory waiting period.

family appeal_allowed

Ten Events and Entertainment v. Novex Communications Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3269

The Delhi High Court held that an event manager cannot maintain a suit under Section 60 of the Copyright Act for groundless threats made to hotels demanding licenses for playing songs during wedding ceremonies exempted under Section 52(1)(za), and dismissed the suit as not maintainable.

civil petition_dismissed

Preeti Kasana v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3407-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition concerning custody of a minor child by accepting a mutually agreed Memorandum of Understanding between estranged parents, emphasizing the child's welfare and binding visitation arrangements.

family other

Muneer Ahmad v. Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:8404

The Delhi High Court held that a device mark comprising the word 'BHARAT' with a paint brush device is distinctive and not descriptive, setting aside the rejection and remanding for determination of user date.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Union of India v. A B P Private Limited

High Court of Calcutta · 12 May 2023 · 2023 INSC 525

The Supreme Court held that the Central Government's power to amend excise duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Central Excise Act, 1962, is subject to valid policy and public interest, and arbitrary withdrawal of exemptions is invalid.

tax appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. A. B. P. Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the government's power under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act to amend customs duty exemption notifications in public interest, setting aside the High Court's order invalidating such amendment.

tax appeal_allowed

Union of India v. A. B. P. Private Limited

High Court of Calcutta · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that the government’s power to amend or withdraw excise duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Central Excise Act, 1962, is subject to public interest and procedural fairness, upholding the original exemption notification and setting aside the unlawful amendment.

tax appeal_allowed

Union of India v. A. B. P. Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the government's power to amend and withdraw customs duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act, holding that such power must be exercised in public interest and is subject to limited judicial review.

tax appeal_allowed

Magic Eye Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Green Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that the referral court must conclusively decide the existence and validity of an arbitration agreement at the pre-referral stage under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act and cannot leave this issue to the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

Aureliano Fernandis v. Goa State and Others

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a university professor for sexual harassment, affirming that the disciplinary inquiry complied with natural justice and statutory rules under Article 311 and CCS (CCA) Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a university employee for sexual harassment, holding that the Complaints Committee's report is a valid inquiry under CCS (CCA) Rules and procedural fairness was adequately observed.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders under the PML Act, emphasizing strict application of Section 45 and ongoing Enforcement Directorate investigation in money laundering cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders under the PML Act, emphasizing the strict bail conditions under Section 45 and the ongoing nature of the Enforcement Directorate's investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a miscellaneous application seeking clarification on reassessment limitation under Section 150(2) of the Income Tax Act, directing the Revenue to file a review petition instead.

tax petition_dismissed

Dr. V. R. Sanalkumar v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal without inquiry of an ISRO scientist under Article 311(2) proviso (2)(c) and Rule 16(iii) CCS Rules on state security grounds, affirming limited judicial review over executive satisfaction.

administrative appeal_dismissed