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MIS SHREE RATHNAM RESTAURANTS PVT. LTD. v. M/S VRINDAVAN FOODS AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:659

Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of a pending Section 9 arbitration application concerning alleged trademark misuse under a franchise agreement.

civil other

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:1550-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed IOCL's appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that delay in project completion was contributory and that courts should not interfere with plausible arbitral findings on apportionment of delay and costs.

civil appeal_dismissed

Akhilesh Nagayach v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:834

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 342 IPC and POCSO Act based on the victim's denial of allegations, holding that the inherent power to quash criminal proceedings applies when conviction is unlikely and continuation causes prejudice.

criminal petition_allowed

Minor R Thr Mother H v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:570

Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for a minor rape victim under its constitutional powers, emphasizing mental health and dignity rights.

criminal petition_allowed

Sunny Singh alias Parminder Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:733

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a private neighborhood dispute after the parties amicably settled, imposing costs and community service as conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Honey v. State

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:574

The Delhi High Court granted regular suspension of sentence pending appeal to the appellant in a POCSO case due to substantial doubt about the victim's age and the appellant having served over half the sentence.

criminal sentence_modified

Tarun Chhabra v. Amarbir Singh Chandoake

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:653

The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court's order directing a Rs. 10 lakh deposit into a staggered payment schedule, allowing the petitioner to deposit Rs. 5 lakhs within 60 days and Rs. 2.5 lakhs thereafter, and disposed of the petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Avinash Kumar Setia v. Assessment Unit, National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:1111-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order treating long term capital gains as income from other sources, directing a fresh hearing to ensure procedural fairness and consistent tax treatment.

tax appeal_allowed

Sanjay v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:595

Bail was granted to the accused under Section 439 Cr.P.C. in a Section 363 IPC case where the minor prosecutrix voluntarily accompanied the accused and had no complaint against him.

criminal bail_granted

Ashish Chauhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi); Surajit Chatterjee v. State

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023

Delhi High Court quashed FIR for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation after statutory Internal Complaints Committee exonerated accused, holding continuation of criminal prosecution would be abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Magpie Global Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:619-DB

The Delhi High Court directed removal and disposal of expired and unclaimed consignments from a warehouse to enable the petitioner to surrender the premises, holding that warehousing charges liability rests with the importer.

civil petition_allowed

M/S SUDHIRBHAI SAREE WALA PVT. LTD. v. M/S KEYAL EMPIRE DESIGNS PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:635-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals against an ex-parte injunction order but allowed the appellant to seek modification or vacation of the injunction under Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC before the Trial Court.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dulli Biswas v. The Divisional Commissioner & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:665

The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of senior citizens' son and daughter-in-law for ill-treatment under the Senior Citizen Act, condoning delay in appeal and affirming that contribution to construction does not confer ownership rights.

family appeal_allowed

M/S ANSH CONSTRUCTION v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:587

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation to release overdue payments to contractors within eight weeks, holding that indefinite delay clauses are unreasonable and payments must be made within a reasonable time frame.

civil appeal_allowed

Xufeng Chen v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:615

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a tax-related No Objection Certificate to a foreign national overstaying his visa and granted limited extension of stay to enable compliance and exit from India.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Neeta Kumari v. M/S TATA AIG GENERAL INSURENANCE CO LTD & ANR

Delhi High Court · 25 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:2473

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a death compensation claim under the Employee’s Compensation Act for non-compliance with court directions and remanded the matter for fresh evidence and decision on merits.

labor appeal_allowed

A.H Wadia Trust v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 25 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquisition of slum property under the Slums Act, holding that natural justice principles require assessing bona fide interest and capability to develop, and upheld acquisition to facilitate slum rehabilitation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Zenobia Poonawala v. Rustom Ginwalla and others

High Court of Bombay · 25 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld arbitral awards relying on an auditor's report without examining the auditor as a witness, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and procedural safeguards under Section 26.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manno Lal Jaiswal v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a murder case, emphasizing correct factual application and relevant legal principles for bail in serious offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, and 302 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manno Lal Jaiswal v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a murder case involving unlawful assembly, emphasizing correct factual application and legal principles governing bail in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed