Delhi High Court

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Living Media India Limited & Anr. v. Aabtak Channel.com (John Does) & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:6644

The Delhi High Court held that the suffix 'TAK' is the dominant part of the plaintiffs' trademarks and granted permanent injunctions against defendants using confusingly similar marks incorporating 'TAK', applying the exception to the anti-dissection rule.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Anti-dissection rule Dominant part of mark Section 17(2) Trade Marks Act

Pr. Commissioner Income Tax Centre-2 v. M/S S.G. Portfolio Pvt. Ltd.

06 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeals, affirming that mandatory procedural requirements including issuance of notice under Section 143(2) and independent sanction under Section 151 are essential for valid reassessment under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(2) Section 147 Section 148

Ishrail Ali v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi

06 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6476
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in robbery with a toy pistol, holding that exhibition of a weapon causing fear suffices for Section 397 IPC and material evidence justified denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC robbery Section 392 IPC

Amrit Lal Chaurasiya & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:6724-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the MCD to permit street vendors to vend within their zones in compliance with their Certificates of Vending and without unlawful interference.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Town Vending Committee

Rolls Royce Industrial Power (India) Limited v. CIT (IT), Delhi-3

06 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7098-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside erroneous tax assessment forms issued under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, allowed the revenue to rework calculations and issue fresh forms, and ordered release of interim deposits to the petitioner.

tax appeal_dismissed Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 Form 3 tax assessment set-off of brought forward losses

Raj Singh v. State

06 Sep 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:6835

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions for forensic reports and further investigation into a death, holding that medical evidence showed no foul play and the cause of death was undetermined.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. viscera analysis report postmortem report histopathology report

Mahammad Yakoob & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:6722-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed street vendors holding valid certificates to vend within specified zones subject to compliance with certificate conditions and permitted deletion of certain petitioners from the writ petition.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Order 1 Rule 10(2) CPC

Gandharva Infrastructure and Projects Ltd v. Union of India

06 Sep 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:6777-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the forfeiture of 100% Earnest Money Deposit where the appellant sought to modify its bid after acceptance and issuance of the work order, holding that such modification is impermissible post-contract and the tender validity clause ceases to apply.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Earnest Money Deposit Tender modification Forfeiture of EMD Notice Inviting Tender

Krishanpal Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:6723

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit the petitioner to vend lawfully within the permitted zone under his valid Certificate of Vending, subject to compliance with all terms and conditions.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Harassment

Suman Ali v. Diljeet Singh Dogra Alias Deepak Dogra & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6703
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of an application for judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that no clear and unequivocal admission existed to dispense with trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions discretionary power clear and unequivocal admission

Union of India and Ors. v. Surendra Kumar Gaur

06 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6459-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing full reimbursement of emergency medical expenses incurred in a non-recognized hospital, emphasizing that genuine emergency treatment claims cannot be mechanically restricted by CGHS rates.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical reimbursement Central Government Health Scheme emergency treatment non-recognized hospital

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Dalbir Singh

06 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6543-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary warder under CCS (Temporary Services) Rules without inquiry, distinguishing termination simpliciter from punitive dismissal requiring Article 311 protections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant termination simpliciter probationer CCS (Temporary Services) Rules, 1965 Article 311 Constitution of India

Poonam Wadhwa v. Rajiv Wadhwa

06 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6468-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce on grounds of mental cruelty and desertion after prolonged separation and irretrievable breakdown of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_allowed Significant mental cruelty desertion Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce

Rahul Mohod v. The Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:6435-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking mandatory availability of a specific canine vaccine and animal welfare measures, holding that such policy decisions lie within the executive's domain and judicial intervention is unwarranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Canine Distemper Virus Canine DHPPi Vaccine animal welfare veterinary healthcare

Yojan Sharma alias Yash v. The State & Anr.

06 Sep 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:6426
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/506 IPC and POCSO Act after the victim married the accused and expressed no objection to the proceedings, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite the offences being non-compoundable.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 376 IPC

Gurcharan Arora v. M/S Richmond Leisure and Hotels Pvt Ltd

06 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6531

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place authenticated electronic case history of Section 138 NI Act complaints on record, directing the Trial Court to consider the same during final arguments.

civil petition_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Order 18 Rule 17 CPC Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 65B Indian Evidence Act

Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Jai Singh & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6519
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's award of compensation and 9% interest to the injured claimant, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the amounts as excessive.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation pain and suffering loss of amenities

EVERSUB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PANEL 2 THE SECRETARIAT & ORS.

06 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6508-DB

The Delhi High Court directed prompt disposal of pending rectification applications against DRP orders after over a year’s delay, emphasizing the need for timely resolution in tax disputes.

tax petition_allowed rectification application Dispute Resolution Panel income tax assessment delay in disposal

Ruchi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

06 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6530

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to implead the petitioner in probate proceedings, holding that residence rights under the DV Act do not confer party status in probate cases.

civil petition_dismissed probate petition impleadment Order 1 Rule 10 CPC Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Devender Sen v. Narcotics Control Bureau

06 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6483

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an undertrial accused held for over five years under serious NDPS charges, applying Supreme Court guidelines on bail for long custody cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act undertrial prisoners long custody