APTEL rejects NDMC’s appeal, Citing delay due to administrative inefficiencies and lack of sufficient cause, ET LegalWorld
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has rejected the New Delhi Municipal Council’s (NDMC) appeal and condonation of delay application. It observed that delays stemming from internal departmental inefficiencies or administrative procedures cannot be grounds for condoning delay without compelling reasons. The Tribunal observed that every appeal must be filed within the limitation period, which […]
Delhi HC approves amendment to trademark suit, citing multiplicity of litigation, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi High Court allowed the amendment of the application on the ground that merely because rectification proceedings have been initiated by the defendants challenging the registration of the mark in favor of the plaintiff, is no ground for not allowing the application for amendment of the plaint. The application was allowed because not allowing […]
Delhi High Court modifies ₹15,000 cost order, grants petitioner final opportunity to present evidence citing financial hardship, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi High has modified the order which which imposed the cost of ₹ 15,000/- for leading the remaining evidence subject. Further, directing that the entire cost to be cleared by the defendant on the next date fixed before the Trial Court. The Petitioner contended that the cost could not be arranged due to financial […]
Delhi High Court quashes ‘Fraud’ classification of borrower, citing lack of due process, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi High Court has held that the classification of a borrower’s account as “fraud” has serious consequences since such classification would prevent the borrower from accessing institutional finance for running their business. The court observed that there is no gainsaying that the civil consequences jeopardize the future of the business of the borrower, and […]
Delhi HC stays arbitration proceedings for Richa Global Exports citing jurisdictional issues, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi High Court has stayed the arbitration proceedings involving Richa Global Exports, a prominent player in the global garment industry. The decision follows a writ petition filed by Richa Global against the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and the Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC), contesting their orders dated May 30, 2022, and […]
Bombay High Court strikes down fact-check rule, citing violation of free speech, ET LegalWorld
The Bombay High Court has struck down the 2023 amendments to the IT Rules, which empowered the Central government to establish Fact Check Units (FCUs). The decision was made by Justice Atul Chandurkar, who served as the ‘tie-breaker’ judge after a division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Dr Neela Gokhale delivered a split verdict […]
Delhi High Court quashes final tax assessments for MNCs, citing violations of Income Tax Act procedures, ET LegalWorld
In relief to various MNCs, including Microsoft India, Sumitomo Corporation India and AT Kearney India, the Delhi High Court on Monday quashed the final tax assessment orders that were passed against them without there being any draft assessment orders as mandated under Section 144C of the Income Tax Act 1961. It further said that the […]