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Mohammad Sagir v. Commissioner of Police

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3463-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at his designated site under a valid vending certificate, restraining unlawful interference by police officials.

administrative petition_allowed

Ashish Mittal v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:2994

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the former CFO of Educomp Solutions Ltd. in a corporate fraud case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish foundational facts under the stringent twin-conditions of section 212(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

criminal appeal_allowed

CITICORP FINANCE INDIA LTD v. MR RAJESH JAIN

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3372-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award passed by an arbitrator unilaterally appointed without consent, holding such appointment void and the award without jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

RSPL Limited v. Agarwal Home Products & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3586

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the registration of the trademark 'AGRAGHADIYAL', holding it is not deceptively similar to the well-known mark 'GHADI' under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Bigan Shah v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4751

The Delhi High Court held that the power under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to recall a witness must be exercised liberally to ensure a fair trial, allowing the petitioner to cross-examine the HIV positive complainant despite hardship concerns.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ved Prakash Singh v. Commissioner of Police

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3464-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at the designated site under a valid vending certificate, subject to compliance with terms and conditions, and prohibited unlawful interference by public officials.

administrative petition_allowed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax - 4 Delhi v. M/S Modern Info Technology Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3893-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the deletion of Section 14A disallowance where no exempt income was claimed, relying on binding precedents and Supreme Court orders.

tax appeal_dismissed

Puneet Gupta v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3235

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such settlements.

criminal petition_allowed

Girish Kapoor & Anr v. IIFL Home Finance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3194

The Delhi High Court directed temporary de-sealing of a property sealed by a secured creditor to allow removal of essential items and urged the Debts Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously dispose of the pending application.

civil other

Raksha Devi v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3230-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition restoring custody of a minor girl to her mother after the minor expressed her wish to return home and the mother undertook to ensure her welfare.

criminal petition_allowed

IL&FS Paradip Refineries Water Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3032

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on refund of OFDC deductions and change in technology claims but set aside awards on de-scoped work and interest claims, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference in arbitration and proper interpretation of contractual settlements.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arvind Medicare Pvt Ltd v. Registrar Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3104

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the refusal of registration of the appellant's device mark, holding that acquired distinctiveness and differences in stylization precluded likelihood of confusion under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

CEAT LIMITED v. INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3512-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a bank must prove outstanding dues with proper documents and cannot fasten liability on a successor company without such proof, setting aside the recovery decree against CEAT Limited.

civil appeal_allowed

Sukhdev Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3036

The Delhi High Court held that while no foul play was found in the death of a COVID-19 patient who escaped to a hospital roof, the hospital's failure to guard access and maintain CCTV surveillance constituted negligence warranting compensation and safety guidelines.

administrative petition_allowed

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Delhi High Court · 03 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3121

Delhi High Court dismissed petition seeking relaxation of JEE (Advanced) 2023 eligibility criteria, affirming expert academic bodies' policy decisions and limiting judicial interference.

constitutional petition_dismissed

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Supreme Court of India · 03 May 2023 · 2023 INSC 480

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 420 IPC, holding that mere commercial disputes without prima facie criminal intent do not warrant prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 03 May 2023

The High Court upheld the maintainability of criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 420 IPC, refusing to quash the FIR under Section 482 CrPC, emphasizing the need for a prima facie case before interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kunti and Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 03 May 2023

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from an alleged breach of an agreement to sell land, holding that mere breach of contract without dishonest intention does not constitute a criminal offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Hyderabad v. Ashwani Homeo Pharmacy

Supreme Court of India · 03 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the classification of 'Aswini Homeo Arnica Hair Oil' as a medicament under Chapter 30, rejecting reclassification as a cosmetic despite tariff amendments.

tax appeal_dismissed

The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr. v. Varla Ramaiah

Supreme Court of India · 03 May 2023

The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal against the High Court's interim stay on investigation orders, holding that the executive has power to investigate alleged corruption by previous Governments and directed the High Court to decide the writ petitions on merits after impleading the Union of India.

administrative appeal_allowed