Delhi High Court

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Sanjha Chulha v. Sanjha Chulha & Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:4586-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking exclusive rights over the descriptive trademark 'SANJHA CHULHA', holding that registration of device marks does not confer exclusive rights over descriptive words and that prior user status was not established.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement descriptive mark prior user device mark

Dhatarwal Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India

02 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4652-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's decision to disqualify a bidder for relying on a maintenance project as eligible technical capacity, emphasizing limited judicial review in tender matters and the authority's discretion in interpreting tender conditions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender evaluation technical capacity maintenance work eligible projects

M/S PRENDA CREATIONS PVT. LTD v. CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS & ORS.

02 Nov 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:4602-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CBEC to expeditiously consider the petitioner's representation for single-agency examination of imported perishable goods to avoid delay and economic loss.

administrative petition_allowed imported goods examination Central Board of Excise & Customs perishable goods administrative delay

M/S NNS ONLINE PVT. LTD. v. GOVT. OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

02 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4658
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Labour Court's award of illegal termination, holding the employee's resignation was voluntary and accepted, thus terminating employment lawfully.

labor appeal_allowed Significant resignation acceptance illegal termination workman definition Industrial Disputes Act

NNS Online Pvt Ltd v. Govt. of NCT Delhi and Another

02 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4657

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of admitted employer-employee relationship and dismissed the writ petition, leaving open the question of the respondent's status and entitlement to dues for further adjudication.

labor petition_dismissed Significant employer-employee relationship Working Journalist Act Industrial Disputes Act Order XII Rule 6 CPC

Anand Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4637-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition for concealment of prior and pending similar petitions before another High Court, emphasizing the duty of full disclosure in judicial proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition concealment of facts material non-disclosure court of inquiry

Ram Kishor Meena and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4569-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of appointments of 53 Sub Inspectors promoted beyond notified vacancies due to administrative errors, holding that removal without hearing after confirmation violates natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant promotion vacancy calculation limited departmental competitive examination natural justice

Ranjit Singh v. M/S IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INS CO LTD & ANR

02 Nov 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4729
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The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic dismissal of a compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and liberal interpretation of beneficial labour legislation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 beneficial legislation reasoned order natural justice

Ambarnuj Finance and Investment Pvt. Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

02 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4689-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a rectification order based on a debatable legal issue and audit opinion is impermissible under Section 154 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and set aside the order modifying the tax demand during the pendency of a settlement application under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020.

tax appeal_allowed Significant rectification order Section 154 Income Tax Act Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act 2020 audit objection

Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

02 Nov 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:4619

The Delhi High Court held that the dispute resolution clause in the Concession Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement, directing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement dispute resolution clause binding decision mediation vs arbitration

Madasu Sampath Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4661-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant pro-rata pension to the petitioner for his past service in the Indian Air Force in accordance with applicable pension rules and binding Supreme Court precedent.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro-rata pension Indian Air Force Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Notification no. 28/30/2004-P & PW (B)

Sri Srinivasa College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

02 Nov 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:4598

The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. college by NCTE for non-consideration of subsequent faculty approval, directing reconsideration in light of compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant NCTE recognition withdrawal of recognition show cause notice faculty approval

Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company v. Zee Laboratories Limited

02 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4646

The Delhi High Court disposed of a patent infringement suit post-patent expiry, denying injunction against existing stock but directing nominal costs and removal of infringing product listings from e-commerce platforms.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed patent infringement Indian Patent No. 247381 Apixaban permanent injunction

I A Housing Solution Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4

02 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4603-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in payment under the Vivad Se Vishwas Act due to extraordinary circumstances, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature and the Court's inherent jurisdiction under Article 226.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 delay in payment condonation of delay Article 226

JMC Projects (India) Limited v. Union of India and Anr.

02 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4651-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a CPWD Office Memorandum requiring consolidated financial statements for bidder eligibility, holding it arbitrary and violative of Article 14, affirming that only standalone financials of the bidder should be considered.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Article 14 reasonable classification subsidiary company standalone financial statement

Vivek Purwar and Anr. v. Hari Ram and Sons

02 Nov 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:4649
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Delhi High Court held that the Trial Court lacked territorial jurisdiction to try a trademark infringement suit and set aside the decree, returning the plaint to be filed in the appropriate Court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction trade mark infringement permanent injunction cause of action

Surendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4636-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation concerning the constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee and related procedural issues under the POSH Act within a stipulated time, without quashing the impugned order.

administrative other Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 Internal Complaints Committee Standing Order No. 02/2017 confidentiality

Jagdish Pabreja v. Shalu Pabreja

02 Nov 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:4595

The Delhi High Court held that an executing court may interpret ambiguous maintenance orders but must consider all relevant applications and objections before clarifying the date of operation, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

family other Significant executing court jurisdiction interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 interpretation of decree

Ashu & Ors. v. High Court of Delhi & Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:4613-DB

The Delhi High Court held that SC/ST candidates notified in any State or Union Territory are entitled to reservation benefits in Delhi subordinate services without proof of ordinary residence, affirming the principle of pan-India reservation.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes reservation ordinary residence

Manju Aggarwal v. Prayag Polytech Private Limited & Ors.

02 Nov 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:4575
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Delhi High Court granted conditional leave to defend in a summary suit based on a valid settlement agreement constituting a promise to pay a time-barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act, requiring defendants to deposit part of the claimed amount to secure plaintiff's interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC settlement agreement Section 25(3) Indian Contract Act