Delhi High Court

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Bharti Model School v. Director Education GNCTD and Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:268
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The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to hear the petitioner and pass a formal order on validation of off-line admissions within two weeks, emphasizing compliance with court directions and natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed validation of admissions EWS/DG category Directorate of Education natural justice

Jainsons Lights Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

22 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1284

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to register the mark "Jainsons Lights" due to its similarity with an earlier mark "Jainsons Lites" and the likelihood of public confusion under Section 11(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 11(1)(b) likelihood of confusion prior user rights

Dr. Sapna Nangia v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

22 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1283

Delhi High Court set aside a perfunctory patent rejection order for lack of adequate reasoning and remanded the matter for detailed reconsideration with a speaking order.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent application inventive step Section 2(1)(ja) Patents Act speaking order

T D Makhija v. Union Bank of India

22 Feb 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1296-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank officer for fraud, ruling that the departmental enquiry was fair, evidence supported the findings, and the punishment was proportionate.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry disciplinary proceedings judicial review natural justice

Rao Mohd. Nadeem v. WAPCOS Ltd.

22 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1328
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The Delhi High Court quashed an indefinite blacklisting order against a temporary consultant for failure to comply with principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_allowed Significant blacklisting natural justice show cause notice opportunity of hearing

Pelican Grand Motels Private Limited v. Punjab National Bank

22 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1332

The Delhi High Court held that a corporate debtor must be given a fair opportunity to place its reply on record and be heard before the NCLT admits a Section 7 petition under the IBC, setting aside the NCLT order that closed the right to file a reply.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Section 7 petition National Company Law Tribunal reply under objection

Ishwar Singh v. Ramesh Prakash

22 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1385
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The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a settlement where the appellant deposited a higher amount as full and final settlement, directing release of the amount with interest to the respondent and refund of court fees to the appellant.

civil appeal_allowed civil suit loan recovery settlement court fee refund

Mohinder Wadhwa v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.

22 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1446

The Delhi High Court held that it cannot direct a private bank to accept a loan restructuring proposal under RBI guidelines and dismissed the writ petition seeking such relief.

civil petition_dismissed loan restructuring private bank mandamus Article 226

Ankur Saluja v. State & Anr.

22 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1491

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Section 420 IPC based on a lawful settlement between parties in a private dispute, directing the trial court to recall the proclamation order accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act settlement agreement

Alok Gupta v. Anjani Gupta & Anr

22 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of petitioners' application for impleadment in a partition suit, holding they are neither necessary nor proper parties under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 1 Rule 10 CPC necessary party proper party impleadment

M/S FIITJEE LTD. v. ASHISH KHARE & ANR.

22 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1355

The Delhi High Court held that after termination of an arbitrator's mandate, the party entitled under the arbitration agreement can approach the Court under Section 11 for appointment of a substitute arbitrator, and factual disputes including settlement validity and non-compete enforceability are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Section 14 termination of arbitrator mandate Employment dispute arbitration

M/s PK Morgan India Pvt. Ltd. v. All India Institute of Medical Studies

22 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1329

The Delhi High Court upheld AIIMS's forfeiture of the petitioner’s Earnest Money Deposit and invocation of the bank guarantee for bid retraction after bid opening, rejecting the petitioner’s challenge based on a technical glitch and delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee Tender Terms Bid Withdrawal

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

22 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court directed collaborative redevelopment of Kalkaji Mandir, regulated temporary shop allotments, and ordered removal and relocation of street vendors to ensure orderly access and beautification of the temple premises.

administrative other Significant Kalkaji Mandir redevelopment joint redevelopment plan temporary shops allotment Tehbazari payment

Mudit Sunda v. University of Delhi

22 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission after the deadline, holding that the University’s prescribed admission timelines and procedures must be strictly followed and no relief is warranted for failure to comply.

administrative petition_dismissed admission formalities merit list deadline university admission process

Court on its Own Motion v. Rehman Aftab Alam

22 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1288

The Delhi High Court accepted the Respondent's unconditional apology for contemptuous conduct during a criminal trial, disposed of the contempt petition with a warning, and emphasized that anxiety does not justify disrespect towards the judiciary.

criminal petition_allowed Significant contempt of court aspersions on court integrity unconditional apology self-representation

Elecon Engineering Company Limited v. The Indure Private Limited

22 Feb 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1262

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petitioner's challenge on arbitrator appointment, jurisdiction, limitation, and damages grounds, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Section 29A time limit Appointment of arbitrator

Shri Balwant Rai Arora v. Delhi Development Authority

22 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1291

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking protection against demolition of property on government land in an unauthorized colony, holding the claim barred by res judicata and ineligible under relevant statutory provisions.

property petition_dismissed Significant res judicata unauthorized colony ownership rights Delhi Development Authority

Shilpa Chawla v. Abhishek Chawla

22 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1289

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging wilful disobedience of a domestic violence protection order due to disputed facts and prior sale of the property.

family petition_dismissed Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 12 wilful disobedience court order compliance

Malvika Choudhary & Ors. v. Bar Council of Delhi & Anr.

22 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1305

Delhi High Court stayed Bar Council disciplinary proceedings against four lawyers challenging a second complaint alleging unauthorized representation, emphasizing fair exercise of disciplinary jurisdiction and addressing potential conflicts of interest.

administrative other Significant Bar Council of Delhi professional misconduct vakalatnama disciplinary proceedings

Horizon Aerospace (India) Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1354

The Delhi High Court held that exports facilitated through a logistics company in an FTWZ do not disqualify entitlement to MEIS benefits, setting aside cancellation orders and directing revalidation of duty credit scrips.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MEIS scrip Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Free Trade Warehousing Zone Duty Credit Scrip