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Al Sudais Haj and Umrah Service v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:592

The Delhi High Court held that a grievance redressal committee cannot impose penalties beyond its remit and set aside the debarment and forfeiture order against a Haj Group Operator for alleged misrepresentation due to procedural unfairness and disproportionality.

administrative appeal_allowed

Raj Kumar Sharma v. Sandeep Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:647

The Delhi High Court held that the registration of the “PIZZA GALLERIA” word mark in favor of Respondent 1 was liable to rectification due to similarity with the petitioner’s prior device mark application, restricting Respondent 1’s use of the mark in Rewari to avoid public confusion.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Western Smart Bins (J.V.) & Ors. v. Sotkon SP SLU

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:835-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a contempt order for violating an ex parte patent injunction, affirming limited appellate interference and upholding conditions including a Rs. Two Crores security deposit.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S. ERD TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. v. SHREE AMBESHWAR MOBILE CENTRE & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · CS(COMM) 103/2020

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off, ordered destruction of seized counterfeit goods, and awarded costs to the plaintiff in an ex-parte suit.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Ltd. v. Suncity Sheets Private Limited and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:608

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to implead Jindal Industries Pvt. Ltd. as a plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit by Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Ltd., holding that distinct registered marks and causes of action preclude joinder under the CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Madhu Transport Company Private Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:709-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award for payment of an admitted amount despite a pending counterclaim, affirming that conclusively settled issues cannot be re-agitated in arbitration challenges.

civil appeal_dismissed

V Hotels Ltd v. Siddhivinayak Realties Pvt Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal restoring the arbitral award that held the respondent repudiated the contract, clarifying that mere delay pending a CBI inquiry does not constitute repudiation and emphasizing limited judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Vaishali Ravindra Joshi v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of petitioners' claim for ante-dating their postal assistant appointments, holding that mere existence of vacancies does not confer a right to appointment absent government approval.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The State of Maharashtra v. Sanjay Dinkarrao Mankar

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2023

The High Court upheld the administrative tribunal's order restoring an officer's posting, ruling that oral stay of posting orders is ineffective and misconduct allegations do not justify cancellation of valid postings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ghanshyam Hari Pagare v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court acquitted a Talathi accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt amid contradictions and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed

Naim Ahmad v. State (State of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2023

The court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that consent obtained by a false promise of marriage must be proven to be deceitful from the outset to constitute rape under Sections 375 and 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Usha Chakraborty & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings where the allegations disclosed only a civil dispute and were used as a tool for harassment, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

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High Court of Calcutta · 30 Jan 2023

The High Court's dismissal of the quashing application was set aside, and the FIRs and criminal proceedings were quashed under Section 482 CrPC for lack of prima facie cognizable offences and abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Usha Chakraborty & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. where the allegations were essentially civil in nature and the complainant concealed the pendency of a civil suit, holding that continuation would amount to abuse of process of law.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sun Renewables RT Private Limited v. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Union of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:630

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry to release full incentives to the petitioner based on the revised sanctioned solar capacity, emphasizing a purposive interpretation of the renewable energy incentive scheme.

administrative petition_allowed

Damodar Valley Corporation v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:638

Delhi High Court set aside CIC's extraneous observations and penalty on CPIO in a sexual harassment RTI case but awarded litigation costs to the RTI applicant.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rahul Aggarwal v. Income Tax Officer Ward 70-1 & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:990-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and order due to discrepancy in escaped income amount and lack of proper application of mind by the Assessing Officer, directing fresh proceedings in compliance with procedural safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed

Deepak Talwar v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:957-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CIT(A) to consider the petitioner's request for furnishing documents not relied upon by the Income Tax Department before deciding the appeal against assessment orders for AY 2011-12 to 2017-18.

tax other

Choudhary Rajveer Jaiswal v. Ram Kumar Roy

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:664

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one opportunity to examine himself as a defendant's witness under strict conditions, condoned delay in re-filing, and granted exemption from filing certified copies.

criminal petition_allowed

Khajan Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:626-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconstitution of the inquiry committee with recusal of the Chairperson and procedural safeguards, emphasizing fair and expeditious inquiry in disciplinary proceedings under the Sexual Harassment Act.

administrative appeal_allowed