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Ajay Durlabh v. The State

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2612-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder by strangulation based on credible circumstantial evidence and the accused's failure to provide a plausible alibi under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Hua Seng Chew v. Jai Radha Raman Education Society

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2637

The Delhi High Court restored arbitration appeals and stayed arbitration proceedings pending resolution of the dispute over proper representation of the Jai Radha Raman Education Society, emphasizing adherence to court-appointed interim administrator's authority and related court directions.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Customs v. Sadanand Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2694-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Customs Department's delayed appeal against the CESTAT order reducing penalties on a Customs Broker, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation periods and rejecting inadequate explanations for delay.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maa Saraswati Pvt. ITI v. Directorate General of Training

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2833

The Delhi High Court set aside the DGT's decision rejecting affiliation without hearing the petitioners, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr. Debajyoti Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2673-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Defence to decide within eight weeks on the petitioners' request to enhance the superannuation age of doctors in the Border Roads Organization from 60 to 65 years.

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Shreyas Tiwari v. Saumya Trivedi

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2684-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a mutual settlement between spouses on maintenance and related issues, directing dissolution of marriage by mutual consent with consideration for waiver of the statutory waiting period.

family appeal_allowed

Pradeep Gupta v. South Delhi Municipal Corp. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2690-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging construction at W-18, Green Park, holding that regularisation by municipal authorities precludes judicial interference and directing the appellant to approach the designated Special Task Force.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Thermoking v. Commissioner of State Goods and Service Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2701-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition challenging tax assessment and penalty notices by remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner an opportunity to produce documents and be heard.

tax appeal_allowed

Saleem v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2622

The Delhi High Court held that victims have a right to be heard in criminal proceedings but are not required to be impleaded as parties, emphasizing strict anonymization and confidentiality in sexual offence cases.

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Smita Maan and Anr. v. Regional Passport Officer

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2784

The Delhi High Court allowed deletion of the biological father's name from a minor child's passport where the father legally disowned the child and the mother has sole custody, directing re-issuance of the passport without the father's name.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vishal @ Bunti v. The State (GNCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2610-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder based on credible testimony of an injured eye-witness and corroborative medical and forensic evidence, dismissing challenges regarding procedural lapses and witness credibility.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Divya Verma and Anr v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2984

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement but allowed proceedings under Section 174A IPC to continue.

criminal appeal_allowed

Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. The Additional Director General Region Delhi CPWD

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2985

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that failure of the Dispute Redressal Committee to resolve disputes within the stipulated time permits invocation of arbitration despite incomplete pre-arbitration procedures.

civil appeal_allowed

Pratap Raj Pandey & Ors v. Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2917

The Delhi High Court held that a Nepalese compromise decree for partition of shares, though from a non-reciprocating territory, must be recognized by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority for transfer of shares without requiring execution under Section 44A CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Pankaj Bajaj v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2969

The Delhi High Court set aside the Financial Commissioner's order relying on a set aside judgment and remanded the matter for fresh consideration without expressing any opinion on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt. Ltd. v. SNJ Distillers Private Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2608

The Delhi High Court upheld interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'Green Choice' for whisky, finding it deceptively similar to plaintiff's well-known 'Officer's Choice' trademark and likely to cause confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Virender Kumar Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3071-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a family property dispute appeal by recording parties' consent on asset valuation adjustments, breach of injunction by property sale, and appointed a Local Commissioner to oversee settlement implementation.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Sureshmal Lodha & Ors. v. Alloysmin Industries & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023

The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code bars proceedings against the corporate debtor but not against its directors under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaint cases and summoning orders.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anju Bala v. Santosh Arora

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2729

The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court's conditional pre-deposit order by allowing the petitioner to pay Rs.4,00,000/- in eight monthly instalments considering her financial hardship.

civil appeal_allowed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2698

The Delhi High Court directed finalization of the Kalkaji Mandir redevelopment master plan with inclusive pujaris' inputs, ordered transparent land demarcation with DDA cooperation, and mandated inspection of unsafe structures within the Mandir premises.

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