Delhi High Court

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Sajal Das & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4821-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to complete the pay re-fixation exercise for promotees in paramilitary forces within four months, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the final decision.

administrative other entry pay pay re-fixation paramilitary forces Ministry of Home Affairs

Nitish Jaiswal v. Ram Kishore Tyagi

11 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4817

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit where the defendant raised bona fide triable issues and the plaintiff failed to produce documentary evidence supporting the claimed sale consideration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit triable issue

LT Foods Limited v. Saraswati Trading Company

11 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4806

Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to LT Foods Limited against Saraswati Trading Company for counterfeit use of 'DAWAT' trademark and upheld the admissibility of Local Commissioner's report as evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off unfair competition permanent injunction

M/S BEST MARINE PRIVATE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF VAT & ANR.

11 Nov 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:4823-DB

The Delhi High Court directed rectification of VAT returns under Section 74B of the DVAT Act subject to merits and stayed the direction pending Supreme Court appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Section 74B rectification of VAT returns limitation

Indu Rani @ Indu Rathi v. Raghvinder Mann & Anr.

11 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4888

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application seeking correction of partition measurements, holding that the final decree of partition by metes and bounds is binding and not subject to modification by interlocutory application.

civil petition_dismissed partition suit final decree Section 151 CPC Local Commissioner report

The Press Trust of India Limited v. PTI Employees Union

11 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4868

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the National Industrial Tribunal's order, holding that premature interference is impermissible absent manifest illegality.

administrative petition_dismissed writ jurisdiction Article 226 National Industrial Tribunal manifest illegality

Tasawwur Hussain v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

11 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:4797

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a petitioner detained for over seven years under the NDPS Act, applying Supreme Court guidelines balancing prolonged incarceration against the stringent bail embargo under Section 37.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Section 67 NDPS bail

FMC Corporation & Ors. v. Insecticides India Limited

11 Nov 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:4770

The Delhi High Court held that the defendant’s process lacking the essential sulfonyl chloride reagent does not infringe the plaintiffs’ process patent IN’645, dismissing the interim injunction application.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Patent Infringement Process Patent Doctrine of Equivalents Sulfonyl Chloride

Shri Ramesh Chander Goel v. Master Chirag Goel

11 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4761

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of personal loan amounts with interest against defendants who failed to prove the sums were gifts, affirming the plaintiff's entitlement to repayment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loan recovery gift vs loan burden of proof interest on loan

RMS Fire and Safety Services Pvt. Ltd. v. ISPL Automation Pvt Ltd

11 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4805

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that patent appeals under Section 117A must be filed in the High Court having jurisdiction over the appropriate patent office where the application originated.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant patent revocation territorial jurisdiction appropriate office Section 117A Patents Act

P.K. Jain v. Directorate of Education and Anr

11 Nov 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4747

The Delhi High Court upheld that probation under Rule 105 of DSEAR is limited to two years with mandatory Director's approval for extension, and termination without due process after this period is illegal, warranting reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant probation period deemed confirmation Rule 105 Delhi School Education Act termination during probation

Gyan Prakash v. Delhi Transco Ltd.

11 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:4772

The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement imposed on an employee for failing to secure computer systems leading to financial loss, dismissing claims of mala fide and improper procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compulsory retirement departmental inquiry dereliction of duty security measures

G. S. Shergill v. Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd.

11 Nov 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4744

The Delhi High Court quashed delayed disciplinary proceedings against a senior officer due to unexplained delay causing prejudice, emphasizing prompt initiation of such proceedings and adherence to natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings delay in charge sheet natural justice prejudice

Hamdard National Foundation (India) v. Amazon India Limited

11 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4807

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unauthorized sale of 'ROOH AFZA' products on Amazon.in, directing removal of infringing listings and disclosure of seller details to protect trademark rights and consumers.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement E-commerce intermediary liability ROOH AFZA Permanent injunction

Ricky Arora and Another v. Jagjit Singh Sahwney and Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4819

The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of the deceased tenant's spouse in eviction proceedings under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC and dismissed the petition challenging it as withdrawn with liberty to file appropriate applications.

civil appeal_dismissed impleadment legal representatives Order XXII Rule 4 CPC Order I Rule 10 CPC

Simran Sodhi v. Sandeep Singh

11 Nov 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2022:DHC:4740
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The Delhi High Court held that disputes between partners under a valid arbitration clause are arbitrable and ordered appointment of an arbitrator, but refused to include a non-signatory company in arbitration, clarifying the limits of the Doctrine of Group of Companies and the arbitrability of fraud allegations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement partnership dispute Doctrine of Group of Companies non-signatory arbitration

Devender Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 Nov 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:4783-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on reliable last seen evidence, circumstantial proof, and failure to explain the disappearance of the victim and vehicle.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant last seen theory circumstantial evidence identification parade post mortem report

Anil Rathi & Ors. v. Jaipur Steeltech India Pvt Ltd & Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · Jyoti Singh · CS(COMM) 961/2018

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit restraining defendants from using the trademark "RATHI" without a valid license, based on binding undertakings and cancellation of the license by the trademark owner.

civil appeal_allowed trademark license trade mark RATHI Trust Rathi Foundation Memorandum of Understanding

H.S. Sahni v. Mukul Singhal & Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:4786-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the stay of a commercial suit under Section 10 CPC to avoid multiplicity of litigation where an earlier suit involving the same trademark dispute was pending.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 10 CPC stay of suit multiplicity of litigation trademark dispute

Umesh Cimechel Consortium v. IIC Limited & Anr.

11 Nov 2022 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:5163

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to compel arbitration against a non-signatory party, holding that no valid arbitration agreement or invocation notice existed with respondent No. 2.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement non-signatory party alter-ego group of companies doctrine