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Ashish Luthra v. Government NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5454

The Delhi High Court condoned a short delay in filing a refund application for excess stamp duty and directed the authorities to consider the refund on merits, including penalty and interest.

civil appeal_allowed

Exxon Mobil Corporation v. Sajal Banik Trading as M/S Maa Usha Mobil House

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 5787

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Exxon Mobil Corporation restraining the defendant from using the trademark "MOBIL" in its trade name, holding such use to be trademark infringement under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed

Arun Kumar v. Deputy Conservator of Forest

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5453

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file an appeal against the Tree Officer's order directing payment for tree felling, emphasizing the right to be heard and access to records under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jolly Singh v. The State

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5368

The Delhi High Court held that police cannot transfer investigation outside jurisdiction after a Magistrate orders investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC, quashing the transfer of investigation from Delhi to Noida.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S. Aryan Biological Corporation v. M/S. Vishwakarma Metal Box

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5392

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under section 138 NI Act for dishonour of cheques due to an invalid demand notice that failed to specifically demand the cheque amount as required by law.

criminal petition_allowed

Sadiq alias Sahil v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5473

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in violent riots, holding that active participation supported by video evidence and distinct culpability preclude bail despite parity claims.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ehsaas Filling Station v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5452

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging suspension and termination notices under a dealership agreement, emphasizing arbitration and contractual compliance.

civil petition_dismissed

Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Aditya Kishore Chaturvedi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5377

Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal setting aside motor accident claim award due to lack of proof of rash and negligent driving and contradictions in claimant's evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Monu v. Secretary-General, NHRC

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5451

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing complaints before the NHRC under the Protection of Human Rights Act is extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5422

The Delhi High Court held that leftover liquor stock from an expired license under the old excise policy must be disposed of or transferred in accordance with Rule 56 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, permitting the petitioner manufacturer to lawfully receive and sell such stock under the new excise policy.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shammi Sehgal v. Ridhima Kruch

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order and held that a privately executed mutual divorce agreement without court sanction has no legal effect.

family appeal_dismissed

Subhash Chandra Agarwal v. Planet Media Services Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5428

The Delhi High Court held that a promoter director, even if non-executive, can be held liable under section 141 of the NI Act for dishonour of cheques issued by the company during his tenure, dismissing the petition to quash summoning orders.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Ltd v. C & S Electric Ltd

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5423-DB

The Delhi High Court held that change in shareholding of a lessee company does not amount to transfer of leasehold property and thus does not attract liability to pay unearned increase value under the conversion policy.

property appeal_dismissed

Arjun Vishnu Kirpalani v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5436

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and uncontested will dated 11th June 2020 to the petitioner as sole beneficiary and executor under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil petition_allowed

Atelier Automobiles Private Limited and Ors. v. M/S Religare Finvest Limited

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5382

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute is impermissible, terminated the arbitrator's mandate, and appointed a substitute arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed

Raj Karan Proprietor M/s Agro Food Beverages v. Sudesh Bhatia

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5475-DB

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant six months' extension to vacate leased premises post-lease expiry subject to payment of rent arrears and an undertaking, disposing of the appeal by consent.

civil appeal_allowed

Gaurav Garg & Anr. v. Girdhar Gopal Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5465

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to compel production of documents not in the respondents' possession, dismissing the petition seeking such directions.

civil petition_dismissed

Forest Realty v. Taksha Spaces Pvt Ltd. & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 07 Dec 2022

The Bombay High Court held that filing a vakalatnama and return of summons marked 'unclaimed' constitute valid service, negating the need for re-service under Rule 84 of its Original Side Rules.

civil appeal_allowed

ICICI Bank Limited v. Budhadeo Mukharji

High Court of Bombay · 07 Dec 2022

The Bombay High Court held that absence of a registered mortgage deed precluded the petitioner bank from claiming secured creditor status under SARFAESI Act, allowing the civil suit for injunction by a bona fide purchaser to proceed.

civil petition_dismissed

Ramcharan v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 07 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to serious doubts in prosecution evidence and violation of parity, emphasizing careful scrutiny of interested witnesses and dying declarations.

criminal appeal_allowed