Delhi High Court

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Managing Committee The Delhi University Co-Operative Store Ltd v. Asian Enterprises

08 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5468

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's forfeiture of the defendants' right to file a written statement and directed the extension application to be decided on merits, emphasizing adjudication on substantive rights over procedural defaults.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forfeiture of right written statement extension of time condonation of delay

Hadiklaim Central Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd v. MS Dharamraj and Sons and Ors

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5421

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by enforcing settlement agreements wherein defendants acknowledged the plaintiff's exclusive trademark rights and undertook not to infringe or challenge them.

civil settled trademark infringement settlement agreement exclusive ownership KING SOLOMON DATES

National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Equipment Conductors & Cables Ltd.

08 Dec 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5404

The court allowed reframing of issues to exclude foreclosure claims against defendant No.4, affirming that a guarantor's liability continues post-settlement with the principal debtor under an express agreement clause.

civil appeal_allowed Significant guarantor liability compromise decree equitable mortgage Order XXXIV CPC

M/S SPACE 4 BUSINESS SOLUTION PVT LTD v. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SUPPLY & CONSUMER AFFAIRS

08 Dec 2022 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2022:DHC:5439

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a government tender agreement due to the respondent's failure to appoint an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12(1)

Mamta Goel @ Mamta Rani Goel v. Dhanraj Mittal (Deceased) Thr Lrs & Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5467

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's discovery application for lack of reasoned order and directed reconsideration with opportunity of hearing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 11 CPC discovery of documents interrogatories Section 151 CPC

Sudesh Kaushik v. CBI

08 Dec 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5400
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a corruption case due to irregularities in sanction, unreliable electronic evidence, non-examination of crucial witnesses, and failure to prove demand of bribe beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Sanction for prosecution Demand and acceptance of bribe Section 65B Indian Evidence Act

LIFELONG ONLINE RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED v. MS ANITA GUPTA

08 Dec 2022 · C. HARI SHANKAR · 2022:DHC:5419

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining the defendant from using a mark deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark following the defendant's undertaking not to use the mark and to withdraw the trademark application.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement permanent injunction registered trademark deceptive similarity

Karishma Oberoi v. Ajay Kumar & Abhishek Oberoi

08 Dec 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5393

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for cancellation of Sale Deed due to failure to plead fraud with requisite particulars, holding that vague allegations do not constitute cause of action under Order VI and VII CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 4 CPC fraud pleadings particulars of fraud Order VII Rule 11 CPC

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. KAILASH DEVI TRADING AS M/S MAHABIR TEXTILES

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5418

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit between Tata Sons and Kailash Devi by approving a settlement agreement that acknowledged infringement and set binding terms for cessation of use and compensation.

civil settled trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark settlement agreement

M/S BHAGWATI AIR EXPRESS PVT. LTD. v. BALAKRISHNAN SHIVRAM IYER & ANR.

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:316

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash pre-summoning proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be sparingly exercised and factual controversies must be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC inherent jurisdiction quashing of criminal proceedings

Sunny and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:309

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a genuine matrimonial settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Sachin Makade v. Narcotics Control Bureau, New Delhi

08 Dec 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:5398

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a narcotic trafficking case, holding that corroborative evidence without direct proof is insufficient to deny bail under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act bail corroborative evidence call data records

Sanjay Pandey v. Directorate of Enforcement

08 Dec 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:5389

Delhi High Court granted bail to Sanjay Pandey, holding that the allegations of illegal call interception and related scheduled offences under PMLA and IPC were not prima facie made out, emphasizing the necessity of consent and strict construction of penal laws.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail illegal interception Indian Telegraph Act Information Technology Act

GO DIGIT GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SHIV KUMAR & ORS.

08 Dec 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:5425

Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal to implead owner, insurer, and legal representatives of the car driver in a motor accident claim to determine contributory negligence and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal impleadment joint tortfeasors contributory negligence

Viniti Aggarwal v. Sandeep Aggarwal

08 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5432-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a contested divorce decree and allowed amendment to divorce by mutual consent, waiving the statutory waiting period based on a settlement between parties.

family appeal_allowed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce by mutual consent Section 13(B) Section 13(1)(ia)

Joginder Singh Malik v. CBI

08 Dec 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5401
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court overturned the conviction of a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand and voluntary acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of valid sanction and reliable corroborative evidence.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act Sanction for prosecution

Deepak Rana v. Jagat Ganga Charitable Trust & Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5438

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a Lease Deed where the respondents failed to appoint an arbitrator as agreed.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Lease Deed Sole Arbitrator

Santosh Kumar Sahu v. Union of India

08 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5497
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of an employee to another location, holding that courts should not interfere with transfer orders absent malice or policy violation, despite family hardships and prior litigation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer order judicial interference administrative discretion malice

Vinod Sehgal v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

08 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5458

The Delhi High Court quashed the post-retirement pay reduction order, holding that increments lost during a non-cumulative penalty period must be restored for pay and pension fixation, and ordered refund of illegal pension deductions with interest.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation penalty reduction increments restoration pension fixation

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited v. Ranjit Singh and Company LLP

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5957
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award partly allowing a claim made without evidentiary support and in violation of Section 28(2) of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing that arbitral tribunals must decide disputes strictly on contract terms and evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Section 28(2) Arbitration Act Justice equity good conscience Evidence requirement