Delhi High Court

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Ankit Aggarwal Proprietor of M/s Vepson Engineers v. Gupta Casting Fvl. Ltd.

24 Apr 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:2829

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to cancel respondent’s trademarks for non-use and deceptive similarity with petitioner’s prior registered mark 'JAI KISAN' under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 prior user non-use likelihood of confusion

Hari Niwas & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2866

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a genuine matrimonial settlement, emphasizing the court's power to end futile proceedings when parties voluntarily resolve disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Neetu Nagar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

24 Apr 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:2715-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that past judicial service in another State cannot be counted towards qualifying service for promotion in Delhi Higher Judicial Service under existing service rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970 Delhi Higher Judicial Services Rules, 1970 qualifying service promotion eligibility

LSR Medical Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT Circle 13(1) & Anr.

24 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3662-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for non-compliance with Supreme Court directives and statutory requirements, emphasizing mandatory procedural safeguards.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148 Section 148A Section 282A

Alliance of Digital India Foundation v. Competition Commission of India & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2720

The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India is validly constituted with two members despite vacancy of the Chairperson, and directed it to expeditiously adjudicate pending applications, rejecting the need to invoke the doctrine of necessity.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Competition Commission of India Section 15 Competition Act quorum doctrine of necessity

Hitesh Pratap Singh Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi

24 Apr 2023 · Yogesh Khanna · 2023:DHC:2766

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that prima facie circumstantial evidence suffices to deny bail pending trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail circumstantial evidence prima facie mobile phone evidence

Mahesh Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2777-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of BSF orders denying hardship allowances in light of prior judgments and policy, dismissing the writ petition after administrative remedy was mandated.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Hardship Pay Component Allowance Pay Component Allowance Risk and Hardship Allowance Border Security Force

Manoj Krishan Ahuja v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

24 Apr 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2718
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The Delhi High Court held that while courts can take cognizance under the PC&PNDT Act only on complaint by the Appropriate Authority, police investigation and FIR registration are permissible, and quashing of FIR is not warranted on procedural grounds when cognizable offences are disclosed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant PC&PNDT Act Section 28 PC&PNDT Act cognizance of offence police investigation

Vikram Pratap Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2778-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner's seniority representation in light of a binding precedent, emphasizing the need for reasoned administrative orders.

administrative other Significant seniority fixation DAGO batch representation judicial precedent

Mohd Athar Sharique v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2873

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Jayanta Kumar Ghosh Outdoor Catering Pvt Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra

24 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2887

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitrator's order dismissing interim relief against contract termination due to non-disclosure of a director's criminal conviction, emphasizing limited court interference in arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 appeal interim relief contract termination

Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

24 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2933

The Delhi High Court held that the PNGRB must follow prescribed procedures and provide a fair hearing before taking action under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, dismissing the writ petition and directing the Board to decide expeditiously with appeal rights preserved.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 Section 28 PNGRB Act CGD Authorization Regulations No Objection Certificate

Sudhir Yadav and Ors. v. State & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4869

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving minor assault and related offences after the parties amicably settled the dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement simple injury

Salman v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4756

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence compromise

Rajendra Kumar Gupta v. Soobash Garg & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2958
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The Delhi High Court modified the partition decree to grant the appellant 60% share in the Mayur Vihar property based on valid relinquishment deeds, disposing of the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed partition decree relinquishment deed property share registered deed

Punjab National Bank v. West Haryana Highways Projects Private Limited & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:4170-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed Punjab National Bank's appeal and stayed the release of interim payments from the escrow account to the concessionaire pending verification and arbitration, emphasizing contractual compliance and lender rights in a highway project dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant escrow account concession agreement repair and maintenance work non-performing asset

Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

24 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2934

The Delhi High Court held that PNGRB must first arrive at a satisfaction of violation and provide an opportunity of hearing before imposing penalties under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, and directed the Board to decide the matter expeditiously after considering the petitioner's reply.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Section 28 PNGRB Act CGD Authorization Regulations show cause notice

Bharat Chugh v. M C Agrawal HUF

24 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2938

The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for further cross-examination in arbitration proceedings, emphasizing restricted judicial interference under arbitration law.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Recall of witness Cross-examination Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC

Anuj Kumar v. M/S Franchise India Brands Limited

24 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3041

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of a sole arbitrator appointed unilaterally, holding that the petitioner waived objections by express agreement and participation, and the arbitrator was not disqualified under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 termination of arbitrator Section 12(5) disqualification unilateral appointment of arbitrator

Ankit Keyal v. State & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3051

The Delhi High Court quashed a fire-related FIR under Sections 285/34/337/304A/338 IPC following a voluntary, amicable settlement with full compensation paid to the injured and legal heirs.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement compensation