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Ajay v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a delayed and vague FIR under Section 498A IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Vaneeta Gupta & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against distant relatives in a dowry harassment case, holding that vague allegations without evidence of cruelty do not warrant criminal prosecution under Section 498A IPC.
Charanjit Kaur v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court held that disciplinary proceedings instituted by an authority lacking jurisdiction due to reclassification of the post and designation of competent authority are null and void, setting aside the Tribunal's order.
Colonel Ajay Yadav & Anr v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that individual members of an association cannot file separate writ petitions on the same subject when the association's petition is pending, emphasizing the principles of locus standi, clean hands, and prohibition of forum shopping.
Mangla Shree Properties Pvt Ltd v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the lawful levy of development charges by Tata Power for laying an LT network, rejecting the claim for refund based on prior electrification payments.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order on profit attribution to Adobe India's PE, affirming reliance on the Supreme Court's Morgan Stanley precedent and rejecting further additions.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order denying existence of a PE and profit attribution for Adobe Systems Ireland for AY 2020-21, relying on settled law from earlier batch matters.
Bhawana Sharma v. Director Welfare Department and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to issue a fresh medical card without validity limitation and reconsider the petitioner's medical bill, disposing of the contempt petition subject to compliance.
HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. Rajni & Ors.
Delhi High Court held the truck driver solely negligent in a fatal road accident, modified compensation to Rs.55.45 lakhs with 9% interest, and clarified principles on income assessment and future prospects in motor accident claims.
M S Radhey Shyam Rishi Pal Factory v. Principal Commissioner of Customs Import ICD Tughlakabad & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed de-freezing of the petitioner's bank accounts pending appeal against a customs duty demand order, leaving the question of condonation of delay to the appellate authority.
Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Anr. v. Dr. Rajat Shrivastava & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting the registered trademarks and well-known personal name of late Mr. Ratan Tata against defendants' unauthorized use and fraudulent events.
Pramjeet@Sanni v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, affirming that reliable victim testimony alone can sustain conviction and that the presumption under Section 29 applies unless rebutted.
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity and retrospective application of Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 and NFRA Rules, affirming NFRA's disciplinary powers and procedural safeguards against Chartered Accountants and firms.
Pragati Construction Consultants v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court Full Bench clarified that non-filing of the arbitral award or a fundamental defect such as absence of a valid Statement of Truth renders an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act non-est, thus invalid for limitation purposes, while procedural defects like non-filing of vakalatnama are curable.
M/S Addichem Speciality LLP v. Special Commissioner I, Department of Trade and Taxes and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory limitation period under Section 107 of the CGST Act for filing appeals is mandatory and cannot be extended beyond the prescribed condonable period, dismissing writ petitions seeking condonation of delay and restoration of GST registrations.
Anshul Vaish v. Hari Om and Co. and Anr.
Delhi High Court allowed rectification petition cancelling respondent's trademark registration for deceptive similarity and bad faith use of petitioner's prior 'ROHIT' mark in PVC pipes.
RAIN CII CARBON VIZAG LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that the doctrine of forum conveniens precluded it from entertaining the petition challenging DGFT orders primarily connected to Hyderabad.
Sajimon Parayil v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's directions for investigation into the Hema Committee report, rejecting petitions alleging harassment and coercion, and emphasized lawful police action and judicial monitoring.
Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that failure to inform an arrested person of the grounds of arrest as mandated by Article 22(1) renders the arrest illegal and ordered the appellant's immediate release.
Maya Singh and Others v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the split multiplier method cannot be applied without specific reasons and restored enhanced compensation including future prospects and individual loss of consortium awards in a motor accident claim involving a deceased employee nearing retirement.