Defamation Suit Against Media Publication – Allegations of Libel and Reckless Journalism – Plaintiff, a high-ranking civil servant, sues 'The Wire' & others for defamation over an article suggesting improper conduct in a land compensation case. Allegations include publishing defamatory content recklessly and without due diligence, causing damage to the plaintiff's reput...
Eviction Petition – Bonafide Requirement of Landlord – Eviction order passed under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 for Shop No. 1, Green Park, New Delhi – Landlord sought eviction for starting consultancy and boutique for his wife – Eviction upheld as bonafide requirement established. [Paras 1, 7-9, 42-44, 72]
Landlord and Tenant – Bo...
Challenge to Trial Court's Decision – Petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India – Impugning order dated 14.10.2023 by ADJ-05, South West District, Dwarka Courts in CS No. 673/2019 – Dismissal of application under Section 151 CPC seeking dismissal of partition suit for concealment by plaintiff. [Paras 1-1.4]
Contention of Petitioner – Pet...
Dissolution of Company – Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 – Application moved by the Official Liquidator for dissolution of M/s Amrit Worldwide Ltd. – Company in liquidation since 17.05.2000 with final winding up order dated 10.08.2004 – No assets procured for liquidation or realization. [Para 1-2]
Application under Sections 542 & 543 of the Companies...
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Renewal of Driving License – Requirement of Competency Test – The Court deliberated on the legality of Ext.P9 Circular dated 15.10.2009 concerning the renewal of driving licenses under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The petitioner challenged the requirement of undergoing a competency test for renewing a driving license that had expired more than a year a...
Civil Procedure – Repairs to Property – Permission for Repairs Granted: Petition under Article 227 - Constitution challenge to Trial Court's order denying roof repair permission. High Court sets aside Trial Court order - allows petitioner to repair property damaged due to MCD's demolition actions on upper floor. Mutual NOCs for regularisation/compounding applications to MCD agr...
Facts
The appellant, Daya alias Dayawanti, is the widow of the deceased Sarwan Kumar who died in a motor vehicular accident on January 10, 2005. The accident occurred when a canter bearing registration No. HR-64-0903 collided with Sarwan Kumar's truck. The appellant filed a claim petition under Section 166 and Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation of Rs. 20...
Infringement of Trade Mark – Conflicting Trade Marks in Different Classes – Plaintiff holding registered trade marks in Class 5 for pharmaceutical and medicinal preparations, aggrieved by defendants' use of similar marks in different classes and subsequent usage in Class 5 for whey protein without valid registration – Prima facie case established against defendants for infrin...
Criminal Appeal – Summoning Order – Matrimonial Dispute – Allegations of assault, abuse, and threats – Present petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution against the impugned summoning order – Petitioners (accused) challenge the legality and propriety of the summoning order – Court examines the facts and submissions of both parties. [Para 1]
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Taxation Law - Tax Demand – Setting Aside of Arbitrary Tax Demand: Petitioner challenged tax demand of Rs. 21,50,150/- for AY 2012-13 raised by respondent – Employer deducted tax but failed to deposit with revenue – Reliance on Section 205 of the Income Tax Act and pertinent judgments – Held, demand set aside as petitioner cannot be penalized for employer’s non-compli...