Delhi High Court

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Dolphin Mart Private Limited v. Avenue Supermarts Limited & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5944
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction application in a trademark dispute, holding no prima facie infringement or passing off by Defendants' 'DMART' marks and emphasizing the anti-dissection rule and the necessity of separate registration for exclusive rights over word elements.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off composite trademark deceptive similarity

Om Prakash v. State

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5983

The Delhi High Court held that police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. is not mandatory when the complainant possesses evidence and can summon witnesses, dismissing the petition seeking FIR registration and investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. police investigation FIR registration cognizable offence

Vikash Choudhary & Anr. v. State & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 341, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 308 IPC amicable settlement

Mufazzul Sheikh v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6039

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in possession and circulation of counterfeit currency, emphasizing the offence's seriousness and its impact on the economy.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail counterfeit currency Section 439 Cr.P.C. Sections 489B and 489C IPC

Nishkarsh Singh Patel v. National Medical Commission & Ors.

21 Aug 2023 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SAURABH BANER... · 2023:DHC:5956-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the denial of MBBS admission, holding that continuous study of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology together for two years at 10+2 level is mandatory under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997 MBBS eligibility criteria National Medical Commission NEET UG

Ali Jaan v. State NCT of Delhi

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5987

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and modified sentence of the accused for rash and negligent driving causing death and grievous injuries in a motor accident, dismissing the revision petition.

criminal appeal_dismissed rash and negligent driving motor accident identity of accused Sections 279, 338, 304A IPC

Harjit Singh and Ors. v. State and Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6205

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Manohar Lal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6083
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties in a private property dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR private dispute settlement forgery

Yogesh Kumar Verma & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5982
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The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against accused persons for assault and arms offences, affirming that prima facie case exists and supplementary statements can validly add accused at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant charge framing Section 227 CrPC Section 228 CrPC house trespass

Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation v. M/S Power Mech Projects Limited

21 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5996-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-compliance with deposit conditions under Section 36 does not warrant dismissal of a Section 34 challenge and remanded the matter for merits hearing after compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 36 Enforcement of arbitral award

Suresh Chand v. Management of Ramjas College & Anr

21 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6375
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The Delhi High Court held that subsistence allowance ceases upon retirement and that alleged unequal treatment cannot be claimed on the basis of irregular benefits granted to others, dismissing the petitioner’s writ seeking subsistence allowance post superannuation and parity with a co-employee.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant subsistence allowance superannuation retirement benefits Article 14

Mangesh Dhillod v. Bal Vikas Samiti

21 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6378
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-reinstatement and back wages after the respondent school’s derecognition, holding that writ jurisdiction cannot reappraise facts and the managing committee’s decision on back wages was valid.

labor petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction reinstatement back wages Delhi School Education Act 1973

Neelam Goel v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5984

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious execution of maintenance orders and effective enforcement of warrants to ensure timely payment to a wife and her children, emphasizing the social welfare purpose of Section 125 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance enforcement non-bailable warrant execution of decree

EASYPHOTOVOLTECH PVT LTD v. BENARA BEARINGS AND PISTONS LTD.

21 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:6136

The Delhi High Court held that an interim arbitral award containing final observations does not bar final adjudication and directed deposit of the awarded amount with liberty for document inspection upon application.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge interim arbitral award final adjudication

Pele Khezhie v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

21 Aug 2023 · Sachin Datta · 2023:DHC:6221

The Delhi High Court held that conciliation under the contract is directory, not mandatory, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from contract termination notices and non-performance declarations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 77 Conciliation

Deepak & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6248
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging DSSSB's inaction in recruitment, holding that the petitioners must first exhaust the alternative remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Article 226 exhaustion of alternative remedy

Yves Saint Laurent Parfums S.A v. Vinod Asrani

21 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5972

The Delhi High Court allowed a rectification petition to remove the expired trademark “WHITE OPIUM” from the register due to non-renewal and non-use.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Trade Marks Act Section 57 rectification petition trademark registration

State v. Ravinder @ Bittoo

21 Aug 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6103
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The High Court set aside the discharge under section 376 IPC for failure to consider the FIR and section 164 statement, remanding the case for framing of charge after proper judicial scrutiny.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge discharge under section 227 CrPC section 376 IPC section 328 IPC

Gripple Limited & Anr. v. Absolute Air Solutions & Ors.

21 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5992

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining defendants from using the 'GRIPPLE' trademark after they undertook not to use it, with plaintiffs foregoing damages and costs.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement permanent injunction registered trademark GRIPPLE

TPF Getinsa Euroestudios, SL in Association with Segmental Consulting & Infrastructure Advisory (P) Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

21 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5948

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator as per contract terms and treated the petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act as an application under Section 17 for interim reliefs, without deciding the merits of the termination dispute.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 appointment of arbitrator