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Web Overseas Limited v. Universal Industrial Plants Manufacturing Company Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5184-DB

The Delhi High Court held that time spent pursuing a Section 8 application does not exclude limitation under Section 14 of the Limitation Act and that legal notices not requesting arbitration do not qualify as Section 21 notices, setting aside an arbitral award allowing a counter-claim filed beyond limitation.

civil appeal_allowed

Yadvinder Singh v. Neha Singh

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5257

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to examine witnesses in family court proceedings subject to costs and strict timelines, emphasizing the right to lead evidence and procedural discipline.

family appeal_allowed

Taurus Englobe Pvt. Ltd. v. Bhavin R Shah

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5369-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to jurisdiction and upheld the trial court's decree for payment, holding that partial cause of action within jurisdiction and presence of registered office confer jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India v. State Bank of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5245

The Delhi High Court held that the NCLT lacks jurisdiction to declare IBBI regulations ultra vires and set aside the NCLT order invalidating Regulation 36A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations.

administrative appeal_allowed

Nitin Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5477

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement and withdrawal of allegations in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Union of India v. Bishan Singh

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5239-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order directing regularization of a worker without formal appointment, holding that identity cards and daily wages do not confer a right to regularization absent appointment against a sanctioned post.

administrative appeal_allowed

Zishan Mukhtar Hussain Siddique v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 28 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR and charge-sheet under Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act for malafide invocation, holding that taking photos of a complaint inside a police station does not constitute spying or an offence under the Act.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Subhash Kore v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 28 Nov 2022 · (1989) 3 SCC 173

The Bombay High Court set aside a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay by the detaining authority in deciding the petitioner's representation, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

constitutional petition_allowed

Mukesh Kumar Mittal v. Vimlesh Gupta

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2022 · 2023:DHC:6514

The Delhi High Court held that a review petition seeking revival of an interlocutory application for use and occupation charges after dismissal of the main revision petition is not maintainable and dismissed the review petition.

property petition_dismissed

Ramesh Chandra Gupta v. State of U.P. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants in a family property dispute, holding that the allegations did not prima facie constitute offences and the prosecution was an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramesh Chandra Gupta v. State of U.P. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Nov 2022 · 2021 SCC OnLine SC 315

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants where allegations did not prima facie constitute an offence and were instituted with mala fide to harass, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rashmi Dixit v. Medical Council of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5156-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry into medical negligence and false representation of qualifications by a doctor, emphasizing that misrepresentation of specialization presumes deficiency in medical service.

medical negligence / administrative appeal_allowed

Neelam Kumari & Ors. v. M/s The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5197

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a second compensation claim application under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, holding that withdrawal of the first claim does not bar a fresh claim and emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial orders.

labor appeal_allowed

Make My Trip (India) Private Limited v. Owners of www.makemytripmood.com & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5137

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of MakeMyTrip, permanently restraining defendants from using a deceptively similar domain name and marks, holding that domain names enjoy trademark protection and summary judgment is appropriate where defendants fail to contest.

civil appeal_allowed

Jai Shree Holidays and Tours Pvt Ltd v. Prakash Verma

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5183

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of Respondent 4 from the suit under Order I Rule 10 CPC, holding that mere signature as a witness does not establish guarantor liability and that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 is limited.

civil petition_dismissed

Vidur Impex and Traders Pvt. Ltd. v. Tosh Apartments Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5218-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the nullity of sale deeds executed in violation of injunction orders, reaffirming the Supreme Court's prior adjudication and the principle of res judicata.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anand Jindal v. Dharampal Gupta

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5258

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner limited opportunity to examine a material defence witness despite closure of his defence evidence due to repeated adjournments without credible medical proof, emphasizing the need for timely production of medical documents and preventing abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ved Prakash v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022

The Delhi High Court upheld the enhanced compensation awarded to landowners for land acquired for the Mass Rapid Transit System, rejecting the Union of India's appeal to reduce the market value and affirming entitlement to solatium and interest.

property appeal_dismissed

DR B L KAPUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TDS) DELHI 1 & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022

The Delhi High Court held that the 20% deposit condition for stay of tax demand under Section 201(1) is directory, set aside non-speaking orders rejecting stay, and remanded for fresh hearing considering key legal principles.

tax appeal_allowed

Darshan Lal v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 25 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5200-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's non-speaking order on pay fixation and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a speaking order.

administrative other