Delhi High Court

61,224 judgments

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Raj Kumar Sharma v. Sandeep Kumar & Anr.

30 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:647

The Delhi High Court held that the registration of the “PIZZA GALLERIA” word mark in favor of Respondent 1 was liable to rectification due to similarity with the petitioner’s prior device mark application, restricting Respondent 1’s use of the mark in Rewari to avoid public confusion.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 11(1)(b) Section 57 likelihood of confusion

Western Smart Bins (J.V.) & Ors. v. Sotkon SP SLU

30 Jan 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:835-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a contempt order for violating an ex parte patent injunction, affirming limited appellate interference and upholding conditions including a Rs. Two Crores security deposit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contempt of court interim injunction patent infringement Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC

M/S. ERD TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. v. SHREE AMBESHWAR MOBILE CENTRE & ORS.

30 Jan 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · CS(COMM) 103/2020

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off, ordered destruction of seized counterfeit goods, and awarded costs to the plaintiff in an ex-parte suit.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction counterfeit goods

Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Ltd. v. Suncity Sheets Private Limited and Anr.

30 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:608

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to implead Jindal Industries Pvt. Ltd. as a plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit by Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Ltd., holding that distinct registered marks and causes of action preclude joinder under the CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant joinder of parties Order I Rule 1 CPC Order I Rule 10 CPC Order II Rule 3 CPC

Union of India v. Madhu Transport Company Private Ltd.

30 Jan 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:709-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award for payment of an admitted amount despite a pending counterclaim, affirming that conclusively settled issues cannot be re-agitated in arbitration challenges.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act counterclaim termination of contract

Sun Renewables RT Private Limited v. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Union of India

27 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:630

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry to release full incentives to the petitioner based on the revised sanctioned solar capacity, emphasizing a purposive interpretation of the renewable energy incentive scheme.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Achievement-Linked Incentives and Awards Scheme Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Letter of Allocation sanctioned capacity

Damodar Valley Corporation v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:638

Delhi High Court set aside CIC's extraneous observations and penalty on CPIO in a sexual harassment RTI case but awarded litigation costs to the RTI applicant.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act Central Information Commission Sexual harassment Penalty under RTI Act

Rahul Aggarwal v. Income Tax Officer Ward 70-1 & Anr.

27 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:990-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and order due to discrepancy in escaped income amount and lack of proper application of mind by the Assessing Officer, directing fresh proceedings in compliance with procedural safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(b) Section 148A(d) Section 148

Deepak Talwar v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

27 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:957-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CIT(A) to consider the petitioner's request for furnishing documents not relied upon by the Income Tax Department before deciding the appeal against assessment orders for AY 2011-12 to 2017-18.

tax other Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 assessment order foreign references documents furnishing

Choudhary Rajveer Jaiswal v. Ram Kumar Roy

27 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:664

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one opportunity to examine himself as a defendant's witness under strict conditions, condoned delay in re-filing, and granted exemption from filing certified copies.

criminal petition_allowed exemption from filing certified copies condonation of delay examination of defendant witness anticipatory bail dismissal

Khajan Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:626-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconstitution of the inquiry committee with recusal of the Chairperson and procedural safeguards, emphasizing fair and expeditious inquiry in disciplinary proceedings under the Sexual Harassment Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Internal Complaints Committee Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act Inquiry proceedings Recusal

V.K. Bhat v. JVG Finance Ltd.

27 Jan 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the appellant's claim to property rights in winding up proceedings, holding that unregistered agreements and restraint orders prevent transfer of title against the Official Liquidator's control.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant winding up Official Liquidator title to property Agreement of Sale

Rajendra Kumar Mittal v. Addl District Magistrate (South-East) and Ors

27 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:628

The Delhi High Court held that maintenance orders under the Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 remain enforceable during appeal pendency and directed payment of arrears with expeditious disposal of the appeal.

family petition_allowed Significant Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 maintenance order enforcement appeal pendency Section 16

Ritaj Tripathi v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr

27 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:594

The Delhi High Court allowed recall of prosecution witnesses for cross-examination despite delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to costs and no adjournments, to ensure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. recall of witnesses cross-examination

Sujeet Bhati v. The State

27 Jan 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:597

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a cheating and forgery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and non-cooperation with investigation as grounds to deny bail.

criminal petition_dismissed pre-arrest bail Section 438 CrPC cheating forgery

Dr Akhil Vaid v. Union of India and Ors

27 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:629

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a NORI certificate to an Indian medical graduate engaged in research abroad, exempting him from the mandatory two-year home residency under J-1 visa, recognizing the NORI Guidelines as administrative and allowing exceptions in unique cases.

administrative petition_allowed Significant No Obligation to Return to India Certificate NORI Guidelines J-1 Scholar visa medical education

Jai Narayan Prasad v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · W.P.(C) 17418/2022

The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous a writ petition challenging the petitioner's premature transfer after he had joined the new posting as per the orders.

administrative petition_dismissed posting order premature transfer writ petition infructuous petition

Shoaib Kohli v. State GNCT of Delhi

27 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:734

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 279 IPC

Ajay Kumar Gupta v. M/S R C Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

27 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:663

The Delhi High Court directed repayment of Rs. 5,44,000 admitted by respondents and allowed the suit to proceed from the stage prior to setting aside the ex parte decree, conditioning continuation on such repayment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 9 Rule 13 CPC Order 12 Rule 6 CPC ex parte decree setting aside ex parte judgment

Airports Authority of India v. M/S TDI International India Private Limited

27 Jan 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:604

The Delhi High Court held that a petition initially filed within limitation but re-filed with a one-day delay due to formal defects can have the delay condoned under the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Act, 1963 condonation of delay