Delhi High Court

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Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. Kavitha Kuruganti

05 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4460

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of PepsiCo India's registration of the FL 2027 potato variety due to incorrect information and failure to provide valid assignment proof under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001 revocation of registration extant variety new variety

Jindal Industries Pvt Ltd v. Prawesh Agencies

05 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4545

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark and copyright infringement suit by decree on a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, with the defendant admitting plaintiff's rights and withdrawing contested trademark applications.

civil settled Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC trademark infringement copyright ownership settlement

Mohd. Amaan Malik v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.

05 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4512
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual assault of a minor, holding that consent of a minor is legally irrelevant and the POCSO Act overrides personal laws, thus allowing investigation and trial to proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR minor consent POCSO Act

Shachi Gahoi v. Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute and Ors.

05 Jul 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:4475
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The Delhi High Court held that termination of a contractual woman employee during pregnancy-related absence violated the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, quashing the termination and directing reinstatement with back wages.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 maternity leave contractual employment termination during pregnancy

Kush Mangla & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

05 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4955

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Sandeep Kadian v. Union of India

05 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4575-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a Review Medical Board's rejection on hypertension grounds for non-compliance with mandatory medical examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.

administrative petition_allowed Review Medical Board hypertension medical examination guidelines Central Armed Police Forces

Nawal Kishore Jha v. The State and Ors

05 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:4524

The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of Additional Public Prosecutors requires consultation with the High Court whose views are binding, and judicial review of such appointments is limited to procedural fairness, dismissing the petition challenging non-approval of candidature without communication of reasons.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Additional Public Prosecutor Section 24 CrPC appointment process consultation with High Court

Sh Man Mohan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

05 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4953

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 279 IPC

M/S GRAND MUMTAZ HOTEL AND RESORT v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NORTH EAST GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

05 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:4523
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The Delhi High Court held that MSMED Act dispute resolution provisions apply only if the supplier was registered on the contract date, setting aside arbitration initiated after subsequent registration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant MSMED Act, 2006 Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 jurisdiction

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Nagar Dairy Pvt. Ltd.

05 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4560-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned a 14-day delay in filing an income tax appeal but dismissed the appeal as the issue was already settled by binding precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Assessment Year 2006-07 substantial question of law

Rekha v. Union of India

05 Jul 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:4513

The Delhi High Court held that a deceased passenger with a valid journey ticket who died due to accidental fall from a train qualifies for compensation as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident bonafide passenger

M/S DARZI ON CALL v. SUNIL MITTAL & ANR.

05 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:4515-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a limited review correcting a factual error regarding trademark registrations while upholding its interim order and clarified the scope of considering fresh registrations and the limited power of review.

civil petition_allowed Significant review petition trademark registration word mark logo mark

Subhashini Ratan & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly Secretariat NCT of Delhi & Ors.

05 Jul 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7140
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The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for Fellows engaged by the Delhi Assembly against termination orders pending Supreme Court adjudication on the constitutional competence over 'services' in NCT of Delhi.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Assembly Research Centre Fellowship Programme Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 Entry 41 List II Seventh Schedule services under Constitution

Union of India v. Ex LME Dheeraj Kumar Singh

05 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2448-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless disproved by clear reasons.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension military service Release Medical Board 2008 Guidelines

Vodafone Roaming Services SARL v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 311, Delhi & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4542-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the draft assessment order for AY 2014-15 due to non-consideration of the petitioner’s reply and procedural lapses, directing fresh assessment with due compliance.

tax other Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 9(1)(vi) Section 144C(1) Section 144 proviso

Mohd Tabrez v. State (NCT of Delhi)

04 Jul 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4677

The Delhi High Court held that a chargesheet filed within 180 days under the NDPS Act is complete for default bail purposes and that the proviso to Section 36A does not confer a right to default bail, dismissing the petitioner's revision plea.

criminal appeal_dismissed default bail Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. NDPS Act Section 36A NDPS Act

Amandeep v. Union of India

04 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4548-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a minor discrepancy in name spelling in recruitment documents does not justify rejection and allowed the petitioner to join the next induction batch with seniority rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant document verification recruitment name discrepancy OBC certificate

COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4483-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to improve juvenile detention infrastructure, enforce segregation and security protocols, and establish integrated juvenile justice complexes within two years to ensure statutory compliance and protection of juveniles.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant juvenile justice juvenile detention centre observation home special home

Sunil Charla v. Madan Lal & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:4464
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the DRC Act, clarifying that industrial premises fall within commercial use and a power of attorney holder without personal knowledge cannot dispute bona fide need.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement industrial premises

Sarita Dua v. Gautam Dev Sood & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4425-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a suit for partition is barred by limitation and not maintainable without challenging registered Gift Deeds, and claims based on alleged benami ownership fail without proper proof.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit Order VII Rule 11 CPC limitation Article 59 Limitation Act