Delhi High Court

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Purshottam @ Bhalu & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

10 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2662

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a neighbourly dispute after the parties amicably settled, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. permit quashing where continuation of trial is unnecessary and oppressive.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR inherent powers of High Court non-compoundable offences

M/S C Gopal Reddy and Company v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Anr

10 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2640

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim stay of contract termination by NHIDCL, holding that injunctions against termination of determinable contracts in public infrastructure projects are impermissible under law.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Contract termination Determinable contract

Shri Bhagwan v. Union of India

10 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2458-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Director General, CISF to decide the petitioner’s pending Revision Petition within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition without quashing the impugned order or restoring the petitioner’s posting.

administrative other writ petition revision petition administrative remedy quashing order

Sh. Surjeet Singh v. Dominant Systems Pvt. Limited

10 Apr 2023 · The Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Subramonium Prasad; Satish Ch... · 2023:DHC:2442-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, a worker not gainfully employed during pendency of proceedings is entitled to full wages, and mere assistance in family business without proof of remuneration does not defeat this right.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Section 17B Industrial Disputes Act back wages gainful employment adequate remuneration

Shridhar Bajaj v. Gyanesh Chaudhary

10 Apr 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2429

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove continuous readiness and willingness, time was the essence of the contract, and the Agreement was rightly cancelled upon non-fulfillment of a condition precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Specific Performance Agreement to Sell Readiness and Willingness Time Essence

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. v. HORIZON BIOCEUTICALS PVT. LTD & ANR.

10 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2390
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The Delhi High Court granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the defendant from using the mark COMODEX, holding it infringed the plaintiff's registered trademark COBADEX due to likelihood of confusion in pharmaceutical products.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 29 Section 17(2)(b)

Manish Mohan v. I.O. Narcotics Control Bureau

10 Apr 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:2408
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that statements under section 67 NDPS Act and confessions to NCB officers are inadmissible against him and that the prosecution failed to prima facie connect him to the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS Act Section 25 Evidence Act

Dr. Yogender Kumar Puri v. NCT Delhi & Anr.

10 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2599

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 279, 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on a full and voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR compromise in criminal cases inherent powers of High Court

Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Metrochem API Private Limited

10 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2446

The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit in terms of a court-mediated settlement where the defendant acknowledged patent validity, ceased infringing activities, and the parties agreed to binding terms including token costs and waiver of damages.

civil appeal_allowed patent infringement Apixaban Section 107A Patents Act Bolar exemption

Monish Baweja v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2515

The Delhi High Court remanded the petitioner's claim for alternative allotment of a plot for fresh consideration after finding that the rejection was based on incorrect ownership information.

administrative other alternative allotment rehabilitative policy ownership dispute Scrutiny Committee

Mumtaz Ara v. Gauhar Hussain & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2518

The Delhi High Court held that a litigant declared indigent by an unchallenged order cannot be directed to pay court fees on a review application absent fresh material altering that status.

civil appeal_allowed Significant indigent person court fee Order XLVII CPC review application

Saurabh Sabharwal v. Satish Bhatia

10 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2517

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order closing the petitioner’s opportunity to record evidence due to repeated delays and non-compliance, dismissing the petition with costs.

civil petition_dismissed delay in evidence closing of evidence court directions non-compliance

MS. Yashtee (Minor) & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

10 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2506

The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to consider and dispose of the petitioners' representations for admission under the EWS/Disadvantage Group category within two weeks, upholding prior Court directions.

administrative petition_allowed Economically Weaker Section Disadvantage Group Admission Representation

M/S B G SLEEPER WORKS v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

10 Apr 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:2463-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disqualification from a government tender reverse auction due to invalid Udyam registration, affirming strict compliance with MSME registration requirements under procurement policy.

administrative petition_dismissed Udyam Registration Certificate Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 Public Procurement Policy reverse auction

PUMA SE v. BRIJENDRA SINGH TRADING AS SASTAJOOTA

10 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7678

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to Puma SE against a defendant selling counterfeit PUMA products, holding that identical use of registered marks on identical goods presumes infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known mark Trade Marks Act 1999

Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Anr.

06 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2448

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a clerical error in the counsel's name in its earlier order and issued a corrigendum accordingly.

other other clerical error correction of order court's inherent power name correction

Kamla Gupta & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3124

Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and related IPC provisions in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and cohabitation of the parties.

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

Poonam Tomar & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

06 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5411

The Delhi High Court quashed cross-FIRs arising from neighbourly disputes under non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR inherent powers amicable settlement

Shri Bajranglal Garg v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

06 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3141

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC following an amicable settlement and full compensation paid to the deceased's family, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 288 IPC Section 304A IPC settlement agreement

Rinku Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

06 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4794

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute section 498A IPC amicable settlement