Delhi High Court

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Yashpal Gaur & Anr. v. State & Anr.

03 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1884

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the encouragement of amicable resolutions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Mayank Gupta v. M/S Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd

03 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1823

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of condonation of delay application for filing affidavit of admission/denial beyond prescribed timelines, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural requirements under the Commercial Courts Act and CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant affidavit of admission/denial condonation of delay Order XIII A CPC summary judgment

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Sher Singh

03 Mar 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1665
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award reinstating a workman due to lack of proof of employment, holding that wages paid under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act constitute adequate compensation.

labor petition_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act Section 17B employer-employee relationship reinstatement

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Santanu Dey and Ors

03 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5658
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a financial dispute where respondents failed to respond or appear.

civil petition_allowed arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator facility agreement

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED v. M/S SKYNET PLACEMENTS & ORS.

02 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1603
Cites 1 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court decreed an uncontested suit granting permanent injunction against former employees and their agencies for infringement and passing off of the registered trademark 'MACLEODS' without requiring evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction Order VIII Rule 10 CPC

Mahender Kumar v. State

02 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2128

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone considering the prolonged trial and appellant's conduct.

criminal sentence_modified Section 308 IPC sentence reduction long trial period appellate discretion

Brij Kishore Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1913

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking pay revision benefits under the 2010 General Insurance Scheme on the ground of inordinate delay and non-eligibility under the scheme.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches pay revision General Insurance Amendment Scheme 2010 eligibility criteria

Ritu Joshi v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1734

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against Air India on maintainability grounds following its privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to private companies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition maintainability privatization Air India Limited

Manharan Sahu & Anr v. Union of India

02 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1530

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of compensation for death due to fall from a train, holding that delay in ticket recovery and lack of eyewitnesses do not bar compensation under Section 123(c) of the Railways Act, 1989.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 123(c) compensation

Mahipal Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

02 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1631

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent authority to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding land possession within three months, enforcing the statutory duty to decide representations expeditiously.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition statutory duty representation reasonable time

Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal v. Lock & Locking Devices

02 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1630

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application to recall an order imposing a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty for non-disclosure of his relationship with the distributor, affirming that suppression of material facts and abuse of court process warrant penalties.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC permanent injunction trademark infringement mala fide conduct

Mahesh Gupta v. Registrar of Trademarks and Anr

02 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1627

The Delhi High Court upheld the deemed abandonment of a trademark opposition due to failure to file evidence within the mandatory timelines prescribed under the Trade Marks Rules, 2002, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Rules 2002 Rule 50(1) deemed abandonment extension of time

M/S Ashoka Enterprises v. Union of India

02 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1610

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes after the respondent failed to constitute the arbitral tribunal despite invocation of arbitration clause and waiver.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Section 12 waiver arbitrable disputes

Khadi and Village Industries Commission v. Roopika Rastogi and Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1602

The Delhi High Court held that where summons do not call for filing a written statement, the defendant may still file an affidavit of admission and denial of plaintiff's documents despite non-filing of the written statement, allowing limited time for such filing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi High Court Original Side Rules Rule 2(i) Chapter 7 affidavit of admission and denial written statement

M/S SYBEX SUPPORT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL STATISTICAL OFFICE

02 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1581

The Delhi High Court directed arbitration of penalty disputes under a contract and allowed interim relief by permitting partial penalty deposit to avoid debarment pending arbitration.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant arbitration clause penalty debarment contractual dispute

Ashok Kumar v. M/S Viva International & Anr

02 Mar 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:1579

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that a completely bedridden claimant's functional disability must be assessed at 100% with attendant charges awarded for life.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 functional disability permanent physical disability loss of future income

Shiv Dutt Bakshi v. Central Bureau of Investigation

02 Mar 2023 · Yogesh Khanna · 2023:DHC:1578
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Shiv Dutt Bakshi due to inadmissible and tainted electronic evidence and accepted the CBI's closure report, holding that absence of sanction at cognizance stage is not fatal.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. electronic evidence sting operation Prevention of Corruption Act

Sh. Nitesh Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1573-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging show cause notices for non-filing of replies and directed the petitioners to respond before the authority decides the matter.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition show cause notice quashing statutory procedure

Chandra Shekhar & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:1506
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court expunged adverse judicial remarks against police officers and set aside directions for inquiries, emphasizing judicial restraint and procedural fairness in criticizing public servants during bail proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed Significant judicial restraint anticipatory bail Section 41A CrPC case diary

Virender Panchal and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4674

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under section 482 CrPC.

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