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Partha Ghosh v. Registrar of Companies & Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5499

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint against a statutory auditor under the Companies Act as barred by the six-month limitation period, reaffirming the binding precedent that limitation commences from the date of actionable knowledge of the offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Babu & Co & Ors. v. Deepanshu Goel

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5550

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order closing defence evidence in a cheque dishonour case and granted the accused a final opportunity to lead defence evidence under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the importance of a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rekha Rani v. Ajay Kumar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5532

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to permit reliance on statements in the reply under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC during final arguments and ordered expeditious disposal of the long-pending civil petition.

civil appeal_allowed

United Drilling Tools Ltd. v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5770

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying pre-reference interest where the contract expressly waived such claims, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S UNITED DRILLING TOOLS LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5769

Delhi High Court dismisses ONGC's petition challenging arbitral award refunding liquidated damages to UDT, affirming limited scope of court interference under Section 34 of Arbitration Act.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd v. Intas Pharmaceutical Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a pharmaceutical trademark dispute, holding that non-use of a registered mark and lack of deceptive similarity preclude interim relief.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunil Kumar and Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2023:DHC:311

Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 308/323/34 IPC based on amicable settlement and minor injury, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Manish Lenka v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5521

The Delhi High Court directed government school authorities to provide free uniform, waive computer fees, and consider transportation cost reimbursement to a visually impaired student under the RPWD Act, 2016, affirming statutory obligations for inclusive education.

constitutional petition_allowed

Novartis AG & Anr. v. Zydus Healthcare Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5462

The Delhi High Court held that Novartis' quia timet patent infringement suit disclosed a valid cause of action and refused to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, allowing the suit to proceed to trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prashant v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2023:DHC:403-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging age-related discrepancies in a sportsperson's documents, emphasizing the necessity of an Age Verification Test under the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kapil Chopra v. Malini Israni & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5688

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal for interim possession of a disputed luxury car, holding that a strong prima facie case and risk of irreparable injury justified relief despite respondent's claim of gift.

civil appeal_allowed

Raghav Gupta v. Chandra Prakash Gupta

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5533

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s procedural order directing the plaintiff to clarify instructions regarding continuation of a partition suit post-relinquishment deed, affirming the Trial Court’s power to examine parties under CPC without infringing client-counsel confidentiality.

civil petition_dismissed

Havaldar Narender Kumar v. CPIO RTI CELL ADG MT IHQ OF MOD & ANR

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5520

The Delhi High Court dismissed the RTI petition after finding that the requested test records were destroyed following a Court of Inquiry and the respondents complied with CIC directions by providing available information and affidavits confirming non-availability.

administrative petition_dismissed

Banwari Lal Meena v. Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5620

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment on the ground of unexplained delay and laches, emphasizing the finality of recruitment processes and limited validity of selection panels.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bajrang v. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5522

The Delhi High Court held that a hyper-technical rejection of a scholarship application due to submission of an Income Tax Return instead of an Income Certificate is impermissible when both documents establish eligibility, directing the Ministry to grant the scholarship to the meritorious petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed

Satnam Singh Pabla v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5481

The Delhi High Court directed the employer to determine and release the pension and gratuity dues payable to a retired employee removed from service after disciplinary proceedings, mandating a reasoned order within six weeks.

labor petition_allowed

Sonya Kapur v. Controller General of Patent, Designs and Trademark

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5502

The Delhi High Court set aside the grant of a patent for failure to consider a pre-grant opposition and remanded the matter for reconsideration, emphasizing that procedural technicalities should not defeat substantive statutory rights.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Vikram Verma v. State and Others

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · CRL.M.C. 4720/2017

The Delhi High Court held that failure to establish exclusive possession in civil proceedings negates the essential ingredient of criminal trespass, dismissing the petition challenging discharge of accused in a trespass case.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sanjay Shandilya & Akash Raj Gupta v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Kawaljeet Singh Duggal

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5538

The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's jurisdiction to summon company directors under Section 138 N.I. Act based on a complaint filed by a Special Power of Attorney holder authorized against the company, dismissing the petition challenging the summoning order.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shahid Hussain v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 12 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5648

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a Railway Property Act case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion under Section 438 CrPC with conditions ensuring cooperation and safeguarding investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed