Delhi High Court

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Koshar Ali v. State of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:33

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused involved in a conspiracy to cheat by multiple sales of the same property, as custodial interrogation was necessary for investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. conspiracy cheating

Neeraj Bhatt v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:34

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a POCSO convict to file a Special Leave Petition, holding that the right to access legal remedies constitutes special circumstances warranting parole despite adverse jail conduct.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole POCSO Act Special Leave Petition right to legal remedy

Hoti Lal v. State of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:31

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant under Section 308 IPC due to insufficient and contradictory prosecution evidence, emphasizing the need for corroboration beyond sole testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Attempt to commit culpable homicide Sole testimony Corroboration

State v. Mohd. Naved @ Pilla

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:32
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application to cancel bail granted to the accused, holding that subsequent independent offences do not justify bail cancellation absent impact on the fair trial or violation of bail conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant cancellation of bail Section 437 CrPC Section 439 CrPC Article 21 Constitution of India

Satya Dev Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:52-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending representation on seniority within a stipulated time, without quashing the gradation list or altering seniority at this stage.

administrative other Procedural gradation list seniority Law Officer Grade-II representation

Kamlesh v. State

05 Jan 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:51-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellant for raping a 2-year-old minor, affirmed the reliability of medical and testimonial evidence despite delay and contradictions, and granted set-off benefits under Section 428 Cr.P.C. for life imprisonment.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape minor victim Section 376 IPC Medical Legal Case

Shabbir Malik v. State & Anr

05 Jan 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:50
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The Delhi High Court held that minor contradictions in witness statements do not justify discharge at the charge framing stage under Section 239 Cr.P.C. and restored the charge of criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC against the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 239 Cr.P.C. framing of charge prima facie case criminal intimidation

AIWA Co. Ltd. v. AIVVA Enterprises Private Limited & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:41

The Delhi High Court confirmed an interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'AIVVA', holding that use without written consent from the registered proprietor amounts to trademark infringement and passing off.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Interim injunction Permitted use

M/S GRAND AUTO CAPITAL AND ORS v. M/S JINDAL DYECHEM INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

05 Jan 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:109-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an ex-parte eviction decree, upholding modification of mesne profits and emphasizing expeditious resolution under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ex-parte decree mesne profits Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order IX Rule 13 CPC

MS Rangoli Resorts Private Limited & Anr. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · W.P.(C) 17703/2022

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious completion of land demarcation and permitted temporary boundary wall construction post-deadline, clarifying such construction does not confer rights if land is forest land.

property petition_allowed Significant writ of mandamus demolition boundary wall demarcation

Presto Stantest P. Ltd. v. Pacorr Testing Instruments P. Ltd. & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9461

The Delhi High Court held that service of written statement by email constitutes valid receipt triggering the mandatory 45-day limitation period for filing replication, and refused to condone delay beyond this period.

civil petition_dismissed Significant service by email limitation period condonation of delay replication

Bar Council of India v. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption)

05 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:57-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and directed condonation of delay in filing Form 10 for AY 2016-17, emphasizing liberal exercise of discretion under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act to mitigate genuine hardship.

tax petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Form 10 Income Tax Act Section 119(2)(b)

Sh. Ram Sarup Lugani & Anr. v. Nirmal Lugani & Ors.

04 Jan 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:4

The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of additional applicants in a pending Section 92 CPC application before grant of leave, holding that the mandatory two-person requirement must be satisfied at the time of consideration and can be fulfilled by joining parties prior to leave being granted.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 92 CPC leave to sue public charitable trust impleadment

ARMASUISSE v. THE TRADE MARK REGISTRY & ANR.

04 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:19
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The Delhi High Court upheld the registration of the 'SWISS MILITARY' trademarks and logo, rejecting objections based on false trade description, geographical indication, and international conventions, emphasizing Indian law and consumer perception.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 false trade description geographical indication Section 9 grounds

Mohd Yaseen v. Gulzar Begum

04 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:22
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The Delhi High Court held that after eviction decree, the tenant must pay use and occupation charges at prevailing market rent including arrears, rejecting unsupported oral ownership claims against registered title.

civil appeal_allowed Significant use and occupation charges eviction decree market rent registered sale deed

M/S Aero Globe Facility and Others v. Union of India and Ors

04 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:79

The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a consortium's technical bids for failing to meet turnover criteria as per tender conditions and rejected their attempt to modify the composite bid post submission.

administrative appeal_allowed Ground Handling Services Consortium bidding Tender eligibility criteria Turnover requirement

Sanjay Jain v. Directorate of Enforcement

04 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:78

The Delhi High Court allowed a co-owner to challenge attachment and eviction notices under PMLA and granted interim protection against eviction pending the Appellate Tribunal's decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 attachment order eviction notices Appellate Tribunal

Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt Ltd v. V-Guard Industries Ltd

04 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:106

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction to the plaintiff holding that prior communication of a design concept without application to a physical article does not constitute prior publication under the Designs Act, thereby upholding the prima facie validity of the plaintiff's registered designs and finding infringement by the defendant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Designs Act, 2000 Design registration Prior publication Section 4(b)

Vishal Pachori and Others v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr

04 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:194

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

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

Sh. Raju and Ors. v. The State Govt of N.C.T of Delhi

04 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:193

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute upon the parties' amicable settlement and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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