Delhi High Court

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Surinder Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.

27 Oct 2022 · Sanjeey Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5923-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the valid termination of the LARSGESS Scheme, denying petitioners a second chance in the aptitude test and appointment, as the Scheme violated Article 16 and no vested rights arose under it.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant LARSGESS Scheme Article 16 termination of scheme backdoor entry

Rahul Bhardwaj v. Union of India

27 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4453-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant pro-rata pension with arrears to the petitioner for his past Indian Air Force service, subject to eligibility, in line with applicable rules and precedents.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro-rata pension Indian Air Force Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Office Memorandum 2005

Relaxo Footwears Ltd v. Aqualite India Ltd

27 Oct 2022 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:4461-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed Relaxo's appeal, holding that the registered footwear design was prima facie novel and original, and reinstated the interim injunction against Aqualite for design infringement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Designs Act, 2000 Section 4 Designs Act Novelty and originality Interim injunction

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central -3 v. Sh. Trilok Chand Choudhary

27 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4608-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of a Rs. 20 crore addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, finding no connection between the Assessee and the disputed MOU or cash transaction.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act unexplained cash credit Memorandum of Understanding search and seizure

Guljari Harijan & Ors. v. M/S Shri Ram General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.

27 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4570
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The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking dismissal of a compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, holding that withdrawal without liberty does not bar a fresh claim and emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial orders.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 claim petition res judicata non-speaking order

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-I v. Amadeus India Pvt. Ltd.

27 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4690-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of transfer pricing adjustments on AMP expenditure and Section 14A disallowance for AYs 2012-13 and 2013-14, holding no international transaction existed for AMP expenses and no exempt income was earned.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Advertisement Marketing and Promotion expenditure Transfer Pricing Section 14A disallowance Bright Line Test

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd. v. Jagjit Singh & Anr.

27 Oct 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeals, upholding the motor accident compensation award based on negligence established by preponderance of probabilities and proper income assessment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence preponderance of probabilities charge sheet

Kamdhenu Enterprises Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer Ward 14-2, Delhi & Ors.

27 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4597-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a second reassessment notice under Section 148 cannot be issued during pendency of reassessment proceedings and quashed the assessment order for non-disposal of objections and violation of natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act reassessment notice principles of natural justice disposal of objections

Sanjay Chadha Trading as M/s Eveready Tools Emporium v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Oct 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:4457-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of the appellant's 'EVEREADY' trademark registration, holding it was dishonestly adopted in violation of the respondent's well-known trademark rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant well-known trademark Trade Marks Act, 1999 dishonest adoption assignment deed

Khalid Kamal Faruqi v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Anr.

27 Oct 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4641

The Delhi High Court held that the post of Archivist is not equivalent to Deputy Librarian for pay scale or retirement age benefits, dismissing the petition challenging retirement at 60 years.

administrative petition_dismissed Archivist Deputy Librarian superannuation age UGC Notification 1998

Poonam Malhotra v. Vishal Goel

27 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4494

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to independently hear and decide the petitioner’s application under Order VIII Rule 10(A)(3) CPC, emphasizing that rejection of one application does not automatically decide another.

civil other Procedural Article 227 Constitution of India Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VIII Rule 10(A)(3) CPC independent consideration of applications

Surinder Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.

27 Oct 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:4555-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of the LARSGESS Scheme as violative of Article 16, denying second chances or appointments to petitioners who failed the aptitude test, and dismissed their claims for relief.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant LARSGESS Scheme Article 16 backdoor entry aptitude test

Sh. Lakhan Singh v. M/S TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. & Anr.

27 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4591
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The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order denying liberty to file a fresh compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and protecting employees’ statutory rights.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 withdrawal of claim no liberty reasoned order

Manohar Talreja v. Mahesh Talreja

27 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:699

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal in a property dispute case in terms of a valid settlement agreement reached through mediation, leaving no issue for adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Mediation Appeal Disposal Vacant Possession

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. v. AKUMS DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED & ANR.

20 Oct 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:4495

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit and connected cancellation petition based on a settlement involving cessation of use, withdrawal of applications, and cancellation of registrations, leaving the well-known trademark claim open for future proceedings.

intellectual_property settled trademark infringement settlement withdrawal of trademark applications cancellation of trademark registration

Seema & Ors. v. New India Assurance & Ors.

20 Oct 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4408
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for income assessment and Supreme Court guidelines on future prospects and conventional heads, while upholding the interest rate awarded.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement minimum wages future prospects

Ravindra Sharma & Anr v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors

20 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4466

The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation’s NOC for lift installation in a DDA group housing flat, holding that the consent and procedural requirements under the policy were met and no interference was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NOC for lift installation Group housing flats Consent requirement DDA policy

X v. State of NCT of Delhi

20 Oct 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:4398
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The Delhi High Court held that only Special Courts under POCSO have exclusive jurisdiction to quantify and award compensation to child sexual abuse survivors, mandating timely and adequate compensation with Legal Services Authorities limited to disbursal roles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant child sexual abuse POCSO Act victim compensation Special Court

Prashant Garg v. Minions Venture Pvt Ltd

20 Oct 2022 · Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:4660

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging summons under Section 141 NI Act, holding that a director who signed a dishonoured cheque remains liable despite resignation if he continues to be involved in company affairs.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 director liability

Jaswant v. State

20 Oct 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:4381-DB

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