Delhi High Court

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M/S Kuldeep Kumar Contractor v. Hindustan Prefab Limited

24 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1374
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The Delhi High Court held that issuance of a No-Claim Certificate does not preclude arbitration and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes, emphasizing the independence of arbitration clauses and limited judicial interference.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 16(1) Doctrine of Severability

R.K. Aggarwal v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:1287-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded for fresh consideration the question of disqualification of a cooperative society member owning residential properties, emphasizing prospective application of rules and procedural fairness.

property other Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Rule 20(1)(c)(i) Delhi Cooperative Society Rules, 2007 disqualification of membership benami property

Talkaji Bhaguji Prajapati v. Rashik Soap Factory

24 Feb 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:1387-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal challenging an ex parte interim injunction, directing expeditious hearing of the appellant's application to vacate the injunction under Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC Order XXXIX Rule 4 ex parte injunction

EX-CT/GD Basavaraj Kotrappanavar v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful dismissal of a BSF constable for wilful overstay of leave without sufficient cause, affirming the authority of the Commandant to dismiss under Section 11(2) of the BSF Act following due procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant BSF Act 1968 Section 11(2) dismissal from service overstay of leave

Tejpal Singh v. Surinder Kumar Dewan

24 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1310
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking appointment of an arbitrator for fresh disputes arising from a terminated collaboration agreement, holding the claims barred by limitation and res judicata and constituting abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 34 Section 37

LT OVERSEAS NORTH AMERICA INC & ANR. v. KRBL LIMITED

24 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1304
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The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining the defendant from using packaging with prominent 'ROYAL' mark infringing the plaintiffs' trademark, allowing use of revised packaging with reduced prominence to avoid confusion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Descriptive vs suggestive mark Device mark

Union of India and Ors. v. BWO Bijan Kumar Ghosh

24 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 2355
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection absent contrary proof and limiting writ review to jurisdictional errors.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Primary Hypertension Armed Forces Tribunal certiorari jurisdiction

Hardik Kapoor v. Bar Council of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1340

The Delhi High Court held that the Bar Council of India exclusively prescribes advocates' dress code and directed a uniform dress code for law interns across Delhi, setting aside a local Bar Association's conflicting circular.

administrative petition_allowed Significant dress code law interns Bar Council of India Rules Advocates Act 1961

Rohit Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1311

The Delhi High Court allowed junior Kabaddi players to participate in the World Championship, holding that minor injuries and vague medical advice do not justify last-minute exclusion from representing India.

other petition_allowed Significant Sports Authority of India Kabaddi Junior World Championship medical exclusion

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. OM Nanotech Pvt Ltd.

23 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2323-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the definition of “services” under the SEZ Act applies to Section 10AA deductions, allowing trading units importing for re-export to claim tax benefits.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 10AA Income Tax Act Special Economic Zones Act 2005 definition of services Rule 76 SEZ Rules 2006

Mohit Dhawan & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1881

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Central Bureau of Investigation v. K K Gupta & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2196

The Delhi High Court condoned a 119-day delay in filing a petition by the CBI, emphasizing a liberal and pragmatic approach to condonation of delay when sufficient cause is shown.

criminal petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Limitation Act 1908 Section 5 Limitation Act Section 482 CrPC

Anshul Garg and Others v. The State and Another

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1882

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborly dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC private dispute

Amit Sharma and Others v. The State and Another

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1892

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

National Highways Authority of India v. Patel-KNR(JV)

23 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1434
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding the initial defective filing to be non-est and the subsequent re-filing beyond the condonable delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act non-est filing limitation period condonation of delay

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd v. Dwarka Parshad

23 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1477

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing written statement due to non-supply of vital documents, imposing compensatory costs and directing the trial court to accept the defence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant written statement condonation of delay procedure and justice compensatory costs

Devendra Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1358
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The Delhi High Court allowed removal of encroachments by a Mandir and Masjid on public land for pedestrian pathway widening, balancing public interest with religious reverence and directing replacement facilities without penalties.

administrative petition_allowed Significant encroachment public pedestrian pathway place of worship road widening

Shri Shaik Ziaul Hakim v. Delhi Development Authority

23 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1324

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against demolition of government land held under forged documents, affirming that no title passes through forged conveyance and that notices to vendees suffice as legal notice under the DDA Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant forgery government property Delhi Development Authority Conveyance Deed

Astral Ltd v. Ashirvad Pipes Pvt Ltd

23 Feb 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:1281

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish exclusive rights over the laudatory term 'PRO' and no likelihood of confusion arose from the defendant's use of 'CPVC FLOWPRO' alongside its distinctive house mark.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction trademark infringement passing off generic mark

Anil Dutt Sharma v. Government of N.C.T. of Delhi

23 Feb 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1380-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging orders dismissing a writ and review petition concerning unauthorized constructions, affirming the narrow scope of review and the need for compliance with procedural directions.

administrative appeal_dismissed review petition unauthorized construction demolition order Delhi Municipal Corporation Act