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Shiv Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:639

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging illegal eviction due to suppression of material facts and imposed exemplary costs on the petitioner for filing the petition on false premises.

civil petition_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S IJM GAYATRI JV

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:601

The Delhi High Court held that arbitral fees fixed by the tribunal in accordance with prevailing law cannot be stayed merely due to a subsequent Supreme Court ruling lowering the fee ceiling.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Pramod Narayan Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:767-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the 2011 order introducing ASI rank in CRPF, holding that acceptance of promotion precludes belated challenge despite denial of MACP benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed

LIVE LAW MEDIA PVT LTD v. M/S TIYA LAW LIBRARY & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:611

The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement in a trademark infringement suit restraining defendants from using the mark "LIVE LAW" and related domain names, decreeing the suit accordingly.

civil settled

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. PNC-JAIN CONSTRUCTION CO.(JV)

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:703

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on grounds of unexplained delay and procedural non-compliance, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation and filing requirements under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed

PSP Projects Limited v. Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 27 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court held that an arbitration clause restricting a party's choice of arbitrator to a limited panel provided unilaterally violates Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, and the respondent forfeited its right to appoint an arbitrator by failing to do so timely, directing constitution of a three-member arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

Nitin Baban Pawar v. The Commissioner of Police

High Court of Bombay · 27 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order against a petitioner already in custody, holding that detention requires cogent material showing a real possibility of bail and likelihood of prejudicial activity upon release.

criminal petition_allowed

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 27 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the time limit for filing written statements under Order 8 Rule 1 CPC is directory, allowing courts discretion to condone delay in exceptional cases to prevent miscarriage of justice.

civil appeal_allowed

Juhru v. Karim

Supreme Court of India · 27 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the summoning of the father-in-law as additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. based on strong evidence but set aside the summoning of sister-in-law and brother-in-law for lack of credible evidence.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Saroj & Ors. v. IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Jan 2023 · 2024 INSC 816

The Supreme Court held that the School Leaving Certificate is authoritative over the Aadhar Card for age determination in motor accident claims and restored the higher compensation awarded by the Tribunal with enhanced interest.

civil appeal_allowed

Brij Rani v. Shiv Kumar Yadav

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:657

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to urgently hear and decide the petitioner's application for ad-interim injunction protecting possession without issuing notice to the respondent, recognizing the petitioner's urgency and residence outside Delhi.

civil other

Rajbir Singh v. Rakesh Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:655

The Delhi High Court directed release of decretal amount to the sole decree-holder respondent, rejecting objections by the Cash Branch regarding other parties in the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

REDECON INDIA PVT LTD v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:140

The Delhi High Court allowed a review petition to correct a date error and clarified the designated Reviewing Authority as the Managing Director of NHIDCL in accordance with a MoRTH circular.

civil petition_allowed

M/S Sunrise Associate & Ors. v. M/S Cavendish Industries Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:654

The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioners to file affidavit evidence in arbitration proceedings with an extended timeline and declined to interfere with costs imposed by the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed

Nanhe v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:543

The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence pending appeal to an appellant convicted under IPC and POCSO, considering substantial sentence served, victim's consent, and Supreme Court bail guidelines.

criminal sentence_modified

VDR Colors and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. v. Principal Commissioner, Delhi North Zone & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023

The Delhi High Court held that a Show Cause Notice lacking specific grounds and merely stating 'others' is invalid, setting aside the GST registration cancellation and directing issuance of a fresh notice complying with natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed

CPIO, Central Economic Intelligence Bureau v. G.S. Srinivasan

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:616

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau is exempt from RTI disclosure obligations under Section 24(1) except in cases of corruption or human rights violations, setting aside the CIC's order directing disclosure of complaint outcomes.

administrative appeal_allowed

Deepak Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:575

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a case involving alleged assault and held that bail is the rule and jail the exception under Article 21, emphasizing the need to consider injury nature and family dispute context.

criminal appeal_allowed

NRI Taxi Service Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:578

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rejection of the 'NRI Taxi' device mark, holding that the mark is not laudatory under Section 9(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and is registrable.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Sonu Kumar v. Rudal Pandit & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:727

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the employee-employer relationship existed despite vehicle ownership by the proprietor personally and upheld the jurisdiction of the Employees’ Compensation Commissioner in Delhi to award compensation.

labor appeal_allowed