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Gopal Krishan Srivastava v. Land & Building Department

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:793

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a purported letter allegedly keeping the petitioner’s allotment recommendation in abeyance, holding no such letter was issued and the petitioner’s possession of the allotted plot is valid.

property petition_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. Limak Soma (JV)

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:708

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by apportioning cess liability between parties beyond the pleaded claims, setting aside that part of the award while upholding the respondent's liability under the contract and law.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S BLUE HEAVEN COSMETICS PVT LTD v. MIDIE COSMETICS

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · CS(COMM) 477/2021

The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement resolving a trademark dispute between cosmetic companies, decreeing the suit in terms of the settlement and ordering refund of court fees.

civil settled

Ajay Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:814

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 448/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Pawan Arora v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:688

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a psychotropic substances case, holding that possession under a verified valid license and early trial stage justified bail despite the bar under section 37 NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shamrock Geoscience Ltd & Anr. v. Timab NL B.V.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023

The Delhi High Court disposed of trademark appeals by consent after the appellants agreed to withdraw registrations and cease use of the mark 'GeoCrete', allowing the respondents' claims without adjudicating on technical issues.

civil appeal_allowed

Charan Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:773

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned delay, holding that the appellant was a bonafide passenger entitled to compensation for railway accident injuries despite late ticket production.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar Tyagi & Anr. v. Sushil Kumar Tyagi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2022 SCC Online Delhi 360

The Delhi High Court held that Revenue Authorities lack jurisdiction over urbanized land under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, rendering their orders null, and affirmed that partition of such land falls within Civil Court jurisdiction.

property petition_dismissed

Ashok Kumar Garg v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1212-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for ignoring the assessee's timely reply and directed a fresh hearing with full disclosure and opportunity to be heard.

tax appeal_allowed

D P S Rathore & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:748

Anticipatory bail was refused to accused who misled the Court with false undertakings in a cheating case involving sale of encumbered property and dishonored cheques.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shahid v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:813

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled their differences and agreed to live together, emphasizing the court's power to promote reconciliation.

criminal appeal_allowed

MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd & Anr v South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors

High Court of Bombay · 01 Feb 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the statutory recovery proceedings by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation against MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd, dismissing writ challenges to distress warrants and attachment notices issued within its jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_dismissed

STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 21

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer after superannuation, clarifying the application of SBIOSR Rules 19(1) and 19(3) in disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement.

labor appeal_allowed

K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for edible oil storage facilities located outside the notified Chennai Port limits under the 2011 CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict adherence to environmental regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for storage facilities located outside notified port limits under the CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict interpretation of environmental regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 93

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 NI Act where parties had validly compounded the offence through a settlement agreement mandating arbitration, emphasizing respect for such compounding in criminal disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed

B. V. Sheshayya v. Telangana State

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that a binding settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution bars criminal prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside the convictions accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed

B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where parties had entered into a valid settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution or arbitration, emphasizing the compoundable nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Godrej Sara Lee Ltd. v. Excise and Taxation Officer

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that the Revisional Authority exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 34 of the Haryana VAT Act by modifying final assessment orders without valid grounds, allowing the appeal and restoring the original orders.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER

Supreme Court of India · 01 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that a revisional authority cannot exercise suo motu revision to alter final tax assessments settled by a tribunal, and a writ petition challenging such jurisdictional overreach should be entertained notwithstanding availability of alternative remedies.

tax appeal_allowed