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Manoj Kumar Tiwari v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that public servants can file defamation complaints individually under Section 199(6) CrPC without following the special procedure under Section 199(4), and summoning orders based on such complaints should be upheld if the allegations constitute an offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Honasa Consumer Limited v. RSM General Trading LLC

Delhi High Court · 17 Oct 2022 · 2024:DHC:6227

Delhi High Court grants interim injunction restraining enforcement of Dubai Court decree obtained in breach of arbitration and exclusive jurisdiction clauses, upholding the sanctity of arbitration agreements under Indian law.

commercial appeal_allowed

Talalkena Gowdra Parameshwarappa v. The Branch Manager

Supreme Court of India · 16 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court clarified the correct approach to assess compensation for permanent disability in motor accident claims, enhancing the award to Rs.11,67,405 based on the actual impact on earning capacity.

civil appeal_allowed

Apsara Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Vijay Shankar Singh

High Court of Bombay · 15 Oct 2022

A cooperative housing society formed for collective management of flats is neither an 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act nor an 'establishment' under the Maharashtra Shops Act, rendering labor claims under these statutes not maintainable against it.

labor appeal_allowed

Adlec Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Apex Homes Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4358

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to lead plaintiff evidence despite delay caused by COVID-19 and corporate merger, setting aside the order closing evidence subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Sube Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4373

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 20 years challenging rejection of an alternative plot allotment application due to non-submission of documents, holding the petition barred by delay and lacking merit.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shanti Anand v. Hemant Anand

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4363

The Delhi High Court held that a defendant may adopt a written statement filed prior to amendment of a suit as response to the amended suit and allowed cross-examination despite prior procedural closure.

civil petition_allowed

MBL Infrastructures Ltd. v. Rites Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4467

The Delhi High Court held that an order rejecting amendment of claims in arbitration is not an interim award and thus not challengeable under section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed

Entrepreneur Media, Inc. v. The Senior Examiner of Trade Marks Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4338

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the trademark registration refusal of 'ENTREPRENEUR' for fresh consideration, emphasizing distinctness of goods and consent letters under Section 11(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Tabish Khan & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4335

The High Court held that a Magistrate must apply judicial mind and assign reasons when summoning accused placed in column no.12 of the charge-sheet, setting aside the orders summoning petitioners without such reasons.

criminal appeal_allowed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Deputy Labour Commissioner & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4327

The Delhi High Court remanded a pay arrears and regularization dispute to the Labour Court for fresh adjudication after finding a senior officer's statement unauthorized and stayed recovery certificates pending the decision.

labor appeal_allowed

Vipin Kumar Tyagi v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4315-DB

The Delhi High Court directed sympathetic consideration of the petitioner's request for a transfer closer to his residence due to personal hardship, while dismissing interim protection against the transfer order.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Abhishek Verma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4681

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial Court’s order relaxing bail conditions allowing accused to travel within India subject to informing the Court, dismissing the CBI’s revision petition challenging the modification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S AGL LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (NFAC), DELHI AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4328-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's appeal within six months after finding non-compliance with a prior court order and rejecting a cryptic stay order.

tax petition_allowed

M/S SPSS MEDILINE v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4407

The Delhi High Court stayed the suspension of the petitioner's GeM account pending disposal of the appeal, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and due process in administrative actions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Johney Reberio v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4345

The Delhi High Court upheld the bar on legal representation before the Internal Complaints Committee under Rule 7(6) of the Sexual Harassment Rules, dismissing the petition seeking representation by a person of legal background during the enquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajesh Kumar v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4687

Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against a junior accountant for knowingly submitting a false stock statement to defraud a bank, rejecting his plea for discharge.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Seal For Life Industries US LLC v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4437

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remitted the trademark 'ANODEFLEX' registration refusal for fresh consideration, holding that descriptiveness alone cannot bar registration if the mark has acquired distinctiveness through use.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

M/S Young Men S Tennis Club v. NDMC

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4416

The Delhi High Court clarified that under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, appeals must be heard by the District Judge or a judicial officer with at least ten years standing in the district, not necessarily as an Additional District Judge, and accordingly reassigned the appeals for proper disposal.

civil other

M/S RADIANT HOTELS PRIVATE LTD v. UDAY PILANI

Delhi High Court · 14 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4403

The Delhi High Court held that its jurisdiction under Article 227 is supervisory and limited, refusing to interfere with the NCDRC order and directing the petitioner to seek reconsideration of the jurisdictional issue before the NCDRC.

constitutional petition_dismissed