Delhi High Court

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Dhiraj Sahni v. Rishi Anand

11 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4784-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the trial court's order striking off the appellant's written statement under Order XIII-A CPC due to procedural defaults and non-appearance.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XIII-A CPC written statement taken off record failure to pay costs affidavit of admission or denial

Nirmala Singh v. High Court of Delhi

11 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4864-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking re-evaluation of judicial service exam answer sheets, holding that explicit rules prohibiting re-evaluation bar judicial interference absent patent error.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Judicial Service Rules 1970 re-evaluation prohibition Article 226 Constitution of India examination answer sheet evaluation

Smt. Rajbala & Ors. v. Sh. Krishan Kumar Sharma & Ors.

11 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4726

The Delhi High Court held that the latest Income Tax Return filed before the accident should ordinarily be the basis for determining compensation in motor accident claims, setting aside the Tribunal's averaging of multiple years' ITRs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation Income Tax Return just compensation

Shri Ram General Insurance Company Ltd v. Baby Khushi

11 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4700

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award holding the truck driver liable for rash and negligent driving causing injury, rejecting contributory negligence based solely on the Scooty driver's lack of license.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Accident Claim Tribunal rash and negligent driving contributory negligence preponderance of probabilities

Umrao Rawat v. Union of India and Anr

11 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4814-DB

Delhi High Court allowed a petition directing grant of invalid pension to a constable invalided due to psychiatric illness attributable to military service despite less than 10 years of qualifying service.

service_law petition_allowed Significant invalid pension medical boarding out psychiatric disability CCS Pension Rules 1972

Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) Delhi v. M/S Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences

11 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4871-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that interest earned on government grants must be included in determining substantial government financing for exemption under Section 10(23C)(iiiac) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 10(23C)(iiiac) Income Tax exemption substantially financed by government government grants

New Era Cap Co. Inc. v. M/S Galaxy Caps

11 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:4791

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to New Era Cap Co. Inc. against Galaxy Caps for unauthorized use of the 'NEW ERA' trademark and logos, ordering destruction of infringing goods.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction summary judgment

Pritee @ Pitambari Devi & Anr. v. Shashi Kumar & Ors.

11 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4701

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the MACT's dismissal of a motor accident claim due to failure to prove the involvement of the insured vehicle in the accident.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed motor accident claim burden of proof offending vehicle rash and negligent driving

Rajkumar Gupta v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

11 Jul 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4741

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a serious sexual offence case, relying on victim identification during TIP and DNA evidence linking him to the crime, despite his absence in the FIR and initial statements.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail DNA profiling POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO

Ashish Kundra and Anr v. A.B. Grain Spirits Pvt. Ltd and Ors

11 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4769-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt appeals on the basis of a settlement and assurance of payment, setting aside the contempt order subject to compliance.

civil appeal_allowed contempt of court willful disobedience settlement Minutes of Meeting

Ajit Kumar and Others v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

11 Jul 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:4630-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow duly licensed street vendors to vend peacefully within their zones strictly in accordance with their Certificates of Vending and applicable laws.

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

Subhash Mendiratta v. Sureshb Mendiratta

11 Jul 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:4927

The Delhi High Court held that a suit cannot be dismissed under Order XII Rule 6 CPC solely on the basis of a DNA report without formal expert evidence and trial, emphasizing the need for clear admissions before summary judgment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC DNA evidence admission of fact expert evidence

Verizon Trademark Services LLC & Ors. v. Vikash Kumar

11 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4911

The Delhi High Court declared the trademark VERIZON as a well-known trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, granting it protection in relation to telecommunication services.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 11(6) Section 2(1)(zg)

Omansh Thakur v. Union of India

11 Jul 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:4968
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 75% Class XII marks eligibility criterion for NIT admissions and dismissed the petition of a candidate who failed to meet this criterion and complete admission formalities.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant eligibility criteria 75% marks requirement Class XII examination JEE Main 2023

Kanwal Nain Singh & Ors. v. State & Ors.

11 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5189

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a private neighbor dispute based on a mutual settlement, subject to conditions including tree plantation to promote social good.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR private dispute Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement

Rajiv Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.

11 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5108

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Ravinder Dabas v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

11 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4942-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging land mutation due to inordinate delay and held that non-substitution of legal representatives of a deceased respondent led to abatement of the appeal in toto.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 4 CPC abatement of appeal delay condonation Delhi Land Revenue Act 1954

Union of India v. M/S Parishudh Machines Pvt. Ltd

11 Jul 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:4651
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The Delhi High Court allowed release of the entire deposited arbitral Award amount to the MSME respondent under its inherent powers after dismissal of the challenge petition, subject to security, to prevent undue hardship and ensure justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 151 CPC Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Inherent powers of Court

Pradeep Kumar Verma & Ors. v. State & Anr.

11 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5166

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Ragini Sharma v. NCT of Delhi and Another

11 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5107

The Delhi High Court quashed a theft FIR under Section 380 IPC on the ground of an amicable family settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 380 IPC theft