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Managing Committee The Delhi University Co-Operative Store Ltd v. Asian Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5468

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's forfeiture of the defendants' right to file a written statement and directed the extension application to be decided on merits, emphasizing adjudication on substantive rights over procedural defaults.

civil appeal_allowed

Hadiklaim Central Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd v. MS Dharamraj and Sons and Ors

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5421

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by enforcing settlement agreements wherein defendants acknowledged the plaintiff's exclusive trademark rights and undertook not to infringe or challenge them.

civil settled

National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Equipment Conductors & Cables Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5404

The court allowed reframing of issues to exclude foreclosure claims against defendant No.4, affirming that a guarantor's liability continues post-settlement with the principal debtor under an express agreement clause.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S SPACE 4 BUSINESS SOLUTION PVT LTD v. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SUPPLY & CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5439

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a government tender agreement due to the respondent's failure to appoint an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed

Mamta Goel @ Mamta Rani Goel v. Dhanraj Mittal (Deceased) Thr Lrs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5467

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's discovery application for lack of reasoned order and directed reconsideration with opportunity of hearing.

civil appeal_allowed

Sudesh Kaushik v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5400

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a corruption case due to irregularities in sanction, unreliable electronic evidence, non-examination of crucial witnesses, and failure to prove demand of bribe beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

LIFELONG ONLINE RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED v. MS ANITA GUPTA

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5419

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining the defendant from using a mark deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark following the defendant's undertaking not to use the mark and to withdraw the trademark application.

civil appeal_allowed

Karishma Oberoi v. Ajay Kumar & Abhishek Oberoi

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5393

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for cancellation of Sale Deed due to failure to plead fraud with requisite particulars, holding that vague allegations do not constitute cause of action under Order VI and VII CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. KAILASH DEVI TRADING AS M/S MAHABIR TEXTILES

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5418

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit between Tata Sons and Kailash Devi by approving a settlement agreement that acknowledged infringement and set binding terms for cessation of use and compensation.

civil settled

M/S BHAGWATI AIR EXPRESS PVT. LTD. v. BALAKRISHNAN SHIVRAM IYER & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2023:DHC:316

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash pre-summoning proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be sparingly exercised and factual controversies must be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sunny and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2023:DHC:309

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a genuine matrimonial settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sachin Makade v. Narcotics Control Bureau, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5398

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a narcotic trafficking case, holding that corroborative evidence without direct proof is insufficient to deny bail under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sanjay Pandey v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5389

Delhi High Court granted bail to Sanjay Pandey, holding that the allegations of illegal call interception and related scheduled offences under PMLA and IPC were not prima facie made out, emphasizing the necessity of consent and strict construction of penal laws.

criminal appeal_allowed

GO DIGIT GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SHIV KUMAR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5425

Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal to implead owner, insurer, and legal representatives of the car driver in a motor accident claim to determine contributory negligence and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Viniti Aggarwal v. Sandeep Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5432-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a contested divorce decree and allowed amendment to divorce by mutual consent, waiving the statutory waiting period based on a settlement between parties.

family appeal_allowed

Joginder Singh Malik v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5401

The Delhi High Court overturned the conviction of a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand and voluntary acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of valid sanction and reliable corroborative evidence.

criminal conviction_overturned

Deepak Rana v. Jagat Ganga Charitable Trust & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5438

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a Lease Deed where the respondents failed to appoint an arbitrator as agreed.

civil appeal_allowed

Santosh Kumar Sahu v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5497

The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of an employee to another location, holding that courts should not interfere with transfer orders absent malice or policy violation, despite family hardships and prior litigation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Vinod Sehgal v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

Delhi High Court · 08 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5458

The Delhi High Court quashed the post-retirement pay reduction order, holding that increments lost during a non-cumulative penalty period must be restored for pay and pension fixation, and ordered refund of illegal pension deductions with interest.

service_law appeal_allowed

J P Parekh & son v. Naseem Qureshi

High Court of Bombay · 08 Dec 2022

The Bombay High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act directing deposit of admitted architectural fees by Respondents pending arbitration, emphasizing the Court's wide discretion to secure amounts in dispute before commencement of arbitral proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed