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Devaki Nandan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8223-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's claim for increment in light of the Supreme Court's decision within eight weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Rit Ram Sharma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8222-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for increment in light of a Supreme Court ruling and decide it within eight weeks by passing a reasoned order.

administrative petition_allowed

Nishant Kumar Sinha & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8231-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order denying continuation of temporary nursing personnel's services beyond contract period, holding that protective directions given were adequate relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ram Niwas v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8154-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside retrospective cancellation of GST registration for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, restoring the petitioner's registration while allowing recovery proceedings to continue with due process.

tax appeal_allowed

SMC Nova Estate Private Limited v. Surya Marketing Company

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8194

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's closure of the defendant's right to cross-examine and lead evidence due to repeated unjustified adjournments, emphasizing the need for expeditious disposal in commercial litigation.

civil petition_dismissed

Grey Matters Educational Trust v. Examiner of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8199

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of the trademark 'Planet E School', holding that the mark is distinctive as a whole and not deceptively similar to cited marks, applying the anti-dissection rule.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Yahoo Inc v. Omkar Cottage Industries

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8197

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and awarded damages to Yahoo Inc. for trademark infringement and passing off against Omkar Cottage Industries' use of the deceptively similar 'YAAHOO!' mark, emphasizing punitive damages in ex-parte proceedings where the defendant evaded court.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Mehboob Ahmad & Anr. v. Muneer Ahmad & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8196

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order allowing respondents to file additional documents in trademark suits, holding that reasonable cause was shown and acceptance of costs estopped the petitioners from contesting the order.

civil petition_dismissed

Kuldeep Kumar & Anr. v. Directorate of Education Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8201

The Delhi High Court upheld the school's action of striking off a student's name for non-payment of approved tuition fees, rejecting the petitioners' claim of illegal fee hike and arbitrary fee charging.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Aggarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8229

The Delhi High Court upheld the authority’s order directing payment of unpaid wages and compensation to employees where the petitioner failed to tender evidence or disprove the wage claims.

labor appeal_dismissed

Civil and Sessions Court Stenographers Association v. Shri Vijay Kumar Dev

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8215

The Delhi High Court directed GNCTD to pay arrears and upgrade pay scales of Grade-I and Grade-II stenographers from 1996 onwards, enforcing compliance with earlier orders and rejecting claims of new cause of action.

service_law petition_allowed

Evaan Holdings Private Limited v. Reserve Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8217

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a writ petition directing RBI to exercise its supervisory powers over an NBFC accused of financial irregularities, suspending its board and appointing an interim administrator to protect investors' interests.

administrative appeal_allowed

PEC LIMITED v. ADM ASIA PACIFIC TRADING PTE. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8211

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding demurrage based on a contract clause, rejecting the appellant's plea to incorporate the Charter Party Agreement and emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed

Suhail Ahmed Khan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8255-DB

The Delhi High Court directed detailed affidavits and reports on the status, conservation, and management of Jama Masjid and reserved the issue of the Shahi Imam's appointment and title for further consideration.

constitutional other

GLAS Trust Company LLC v. BYJU Raveendran

Supreme Court of India · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024 INSC 811

The Supreme Court upheld NCLAT’s approval of a settlement under its inherent powers before CoC formation, clarifying the interplay between Rule 11 and Section 12A of the IBC and affirming the limited locus of non-settling creditors.

corporate appeal_allowed

State of U.P. v. M/S Lalta Prasad Vaish and sons

Supreme Court of India · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024 INSC 812

The Supreme Court affirmed that 'intoxicating liquor' under Entry 8 of List II includes only potable alcohol, confirming the Union's exclusive control over industrial alcohol under Entry 52 of List I and the IDRA, limiting State powers to regulatory measures and fees.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Oct 2024 · 2024 INSC 815

The Supreme Court upheld the pay disparity between Artificers I-III and Chief Petty Officers in the Indian Navy, ruling that rank equivalence for seniority does not mandate identical grade pay absent command and promotional parity.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rohit Uttam Mane v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Oct 2024

The Bombay High Court allowed writ petitions directing issuance of 'Koli Mahadev' Scheduled Tribe Certificates to petitioners based on familial lineage and subject to statutory verification.

administrative appeal_allowed

The State of Maharashtra v. Prakash Pandharinath Rajput

High Court of Bombay · 22 Oct 2024

The High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of a Police Sub-Inspector accused of corruption, holding that the prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance of bribe despite valid sanction for prosecution.

criminal appeal_dismissed

FCA India Automobiles Private Limited v. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Oct 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a delayed deposit of 50% of the assessed amount under Section 127(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 does not bar entertaining an appeal filed within the 30-day limitation period, and restored the appeal for hearing on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed