Delhi High Court

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Sachdeva Sons Industries Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks

30 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the substitution of the applicant's name in trademark applications based on valid assignment deeds, holding that such amendments do not prejudice opposition rights and serve the interest of justice.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Trade Marks Act, 1999 TM-16 application assignment deed substitution of applicant

Arshad v. Sh Israr Ahmed @ Thakur

30 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7888

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Article 227 to condone a 120-day delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit, setting aside the Trial Court’s order striking off the defense, subject to payment of costs and compliance with procedural directions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay written statement Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India

Unity Infosoft Private Limited v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited

30 Oct 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:7901

The Delhi High Court held that an electricity supplier cannot claim prior outstanding dues after granting and accepting payment for a fresh electricity connection at the same premises.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity dues successor in interest fresh electricity connection Delhi Electricity Supply Code 2007

Jora Singh v. Ram Karan

30 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7941

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a partition suit subject to costs and conditions, emphasizing resolution of disputes on merits over procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant written statement delay condonation civil suit partition suit

Sunjay Aggarwal v. Ravi Bhushan

30 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7822

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to set aside an ex parte order and cross-examine plaintiff's witnesses on payment of costs and undertaking to avoid further delays, emphasizing trial on merits in a mesne profits dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte order Order 9 Rule 7 CPC setting aside ex parte non-appearance

Amit Dhaka v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7823-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain an OA filed by an SSB employee seeking absorption in a civil post under the Union government and set aside the Tribunal's order dismissing the OA for lack of jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction Sashastra Seema Bal absorption

Sharda Shah Peshin and Ors. v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ors.

30 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7836-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's rejection of Old Pension Scheme benefits to petitioners appointed ad hoc on project posts, distinguishing such appointments from regular sanctioned posts under pension rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Old Pension Scheme New Pension Scheme ad hoc appointment project posts

Rajeev Nambiar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7831-DB

The Delhi High Court held that personnel discharged from the Indian Air Force for unsuitability without absorption in other government organizations are not entitled to pro rata pension, affirming the distinction between regular and pro rata pension eligibility.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant pro rata pension Indian Air Force Rules 1969 Pension Regulations 1961 discharge for unsuitability

Rasid Khan v. Union of India

30 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8299

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of the FSSAI Assistant post examination due to systemic irregularities, affirming the authority's power to preserve the sanctity of public recruitment processes.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant examination cancellation systemic irregularities natural justice public recruitment

Unison Hotels Private Limited v. Value Line Interiors Private Limited

30 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7837-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for denying the appellant the opportunity to present its case in violation of a binding Supreme Court order granting time to file defence and counter-claim.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Supreme Court order binding

Mission Save Constitution v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7799

Delhi High Court upheld police revocation of permission for a public event on grounds of apprehended communal tension, affirming limited judicial review over executive decisions restricting fundamental rights in interest of public order.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 19(1)(a) Article 19(1)(b) reasonable restrictions public order

INSP GD GHAYWAT MANGESH GOVIND v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

25 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1832-DB
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The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the respondents agreed to consider the petitioner’s case independently of the challenged transfer guideline clause.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition transfer guidelines Central Reserve Police Force Clause 2(v)

MORINGO ORGANICS PRIVATE LIMITED v. MAREESOFT INFOTECH OPC PVT LTD

24 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7028

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes arising under software agreements containing an arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 12(2) arbitration clause

Col Sanjeev Thakur v. Union of India and Others

20 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7779-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to comply with military proceedings while preserving his right to raise defenses and ordered deferment of arrest warrants pending his appearance.

administrative petition_allowed Armed Forces Tribunal Court of Inquiry Army Act summons compliance

Surendra Nayar v. State

20 Oct 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7794

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging long-term sexual harassment and assault due to vagueness, delay, contradictions, and mala fide intent to extort gratuity.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR sexual harassment Section 354 IPC

Harpreet Singh @ Raja v. State NCT of Delhi

20 Oct 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7720

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of theft-related offences after discharge from certain charges and prolonged custody, balancing custodial duration and trial prospects.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. discharge judicial custody

Nathia Devi v. New Delhi Municipal Council

20 Oct 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:7793

The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of an unauthorized occupant to pay damages from the date of cancellation of allotment and affirmed the validity of simultaneous eviction and damages proceedings under the Public Premises Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Section 7 PP Act unauthorized occupation damages assessment

MS DIC India Ltd v. Mr Uday Chaudhary & Anr.

20 Oct 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:8063-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a Section 33A complaint before the Industrial Tribunal against termination during conciliation proceedings without prior permission, dismissing the employer's appeal and condemning delay tactics.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(1) Section 33A termination during conciliation

SH Rajiv Puri v. SH Amit Sharma and Ors.

20 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7800

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's review application challenging the fixation of user and occupation charges, holding that the charges were correctly determined considering area, locality, and market rent.

civil petition_dismissed Significant user and occupation charges eviction order commercial tenancy area of premises

Reliable Enterprises v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

20 Oct 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7962-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the GST registration cancellation revocation rejection order for non-compliance with procedural requirements and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to the petitioner to submit evidence.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice Rule 25 CGST Rules 2017 natural justice