Delhi High Court

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Sh. Nitin Verma v. State

02 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4752

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement with adequate compensation, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 304A IPC quashing of FIR compromise settlement

Bhai Manpreet Singh v. Bhai Balbir Singh Decd Through Lrs Smt Chand Balbir Singh & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1563

The High Court directed the Trial Court to first decide the petitioner’s application under Order I Rule 10 CPC in compliance with earlier court orders before considering other applications, emphasizing judicial discipline and procedural compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Order I Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC deletion from suit

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. MS. NIDHI GOSWAMI

02 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:1749-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of Lecturer (Selection Grade) to the respondent without a Master's Degree, ruling that the applicable AICTE guidelines did not mandate such qualification and that imposing an impossible requirement is impermissible.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant AICTE Notification Selection Grade Lecturer Master's Degree requirement Promotion criteria

Mohd Danish v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

02 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1618

The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on humanitarian grounds despite the petitioner’s failure to surrender, emphasizing discretion and undesirable conduct.

criminal other interim bail extension of bail humanitarian grounds failure to surrender

SORIL INFRA RESOURCES LTD. v. AISHWARYA BUSINESS CORPORATION PVT. LTD.

02 Mar 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2023:DHC:1609

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate a contractual dispute under a valid arbitration clause specifying New Delhi as the venue, allowing the petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration clause

Vijender Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1580

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of the President’s term of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India beyond the Council’s fixed four-year term, holding that the statutory tenure cannot be extended by the Court.

administrative petition_dismissed Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959 President tenure Council term Section 12(3)

Hitesh Gola v. Royal Bank of Scotland, India

02 Mar 2023 · Sachin Datta · 2023:DHC:1544
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The Delhi High Court allowed pre-trial amendments to include claims challenging employment termination and unpaid salary based on subsequent events, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to ensure effective adjudication and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC subsequent events termination of employment

Brompton Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd v. Riveria Commercial Developers Ltd

02 Mar 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:1851-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent, holding that an unregistered and unstamped lease deed is inadmissible and tenancy is month-to-month, and that suits seeking urgent interim relief are exempt from pre-institution mediation under the Commercial Courts Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant unregistered lease deed deficiently stamped instrument Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 12A Commercial Courts Act

Santosh Devi Mittal v. Shalini Keswani & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1869
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree directing delivery of possession under a registered Sale Deed, holding that oral evidence cannot contradict the deed's terms and that Demand Drafts issued and debited constitute valid payment of sale consideration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Sale Deed Section 91 Indian Evidence Act Section 92 Indian Evidence Act Demand Draft

Dharampal Satyapal Foods Limited v. Mehul Bhai Kachhadiya & Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:2335
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The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Dharampal Satyapal Foods Ltd. against defendants for infringing its well-known 'PULSE' trademark and trade dress by deceptively using the mark 'PULLS' on identical confectionery products.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark trade dress

Jigyasa Gupta v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1735
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The Delhi High Court directed the government to convene the Departmental Promotion Committee within eight weeks to consider the petitioner’s promotion to PGT (English), emphasizing the mandatory and timely conduct of DPCs as per DoPT guidelines and Recruitment Rules.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee DPC promotion Delhi School Education Act, 1973

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. MS. SANGEETA JAIN

02 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:1751-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of Selection Grade promotion to a Lecturer without a Master's Degree, holding that the applicable AICTE rules did not mandate such qualification and dismissed the review petition challenging this.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Selection Grade promotion Master's Degree requirement AICTE notifications Office Order dated 29.07.2010

Vikas Mehrotra v. VLS Capital Ltd

02 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1721-DB

The Delhi High Court held that succession certificate proceedings do not affect the appellants' rights to challenge illegal transfer of shares in pending suits and dismissed their appeals seeking to restrain such proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed succession certificate transfer of shares interim injunction title dispute

NB SUB/SKT Chandra Prakash v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1639-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking quashing of a transfer order due to non-disclosure of a prior dismissal of a similar petition and refused to impose costs in the interest of justice.

administrative petition_dismissed posting order writ petition concealment of facts prior dismissal

SANDISK LLC v. VASU TELECOM AND ORS

02 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1628

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a settlement agreement acknowledging plaintiff's trademark rights and defendants' undertakings, proceeding ex parte against an absent defendant.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off settlement agreement SANDISK trademark

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. MS. REKHA HEMAL

02 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:1752-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that the respondent's promotion to Lecturer (Selection Grade) without a Master's Degree was valid under the applicable AICTE notification dated 05.03.2010 and GNCTD office orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant AICTE regulations Lecturer Selection Grade Master's Degree requirement Promotion eligibility

Capt. Hemalatha V. S. v. Union of India

02 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1572-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 1992 medical board's order declaring the petitioner unfit was not illegal but shall not bar her from civil employment, dismissing the petition due to delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Invalidation Medical Board armed forces medical fitness delay and laches

Dole Nitin Madhukar v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1571-DB

The Delhi High Court directed manual re-evaluation of the petitioner’s OMR answer sheet and allowed his selection for BSF Sub-Inspector by creating a supernumerary post or borrowing a vacancy, granting him seniority with the original batch.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant OMR evaluation manual re-evaluation answer sheet assessment supernumerary post

Commissioner of Customs (Airport & General) v. M/S R.P. Cargo Handling Services

02 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1552-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Regulation 20(1) of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013, a show cause notice is validly issued when dispatched within ninety days of the offence report, irrespective of when it is received by the customs broker.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013 Regulation 20(1) issue of notice service of notice

St. Marys Educational Society v. Sub Divisional Magistrate/Revenue Assistant & Anr

02 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · W.P.(C) 5608/2016

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition quashing orders of eviction and demolition under the DLRA, holding that the petitioner’s land was used solely for agricultural purposes and that denial of hearing violated natural justice.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act Section 81 DLRA agricultural land conversion of land