Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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M L BROTHER LLP v. MAHESHKUMAR BHURALAL TANNA

12 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1879

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to the registered trademark owner against unauthorized use of a deceptively similar mark, holding that an unchallenged Local Commissioner's report is admissible evidence without mandatory examination.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off Order 26 Rule 10 CPC Local Commissioner report

Meenakshi Manna v. Suriti Manna & Anr.

12 May 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:1877

The Delhi High Court held that Order XII Rule 6 and Order XV Rule 1 CPC serve distinct purposes and a trial court must independently assess triable issues before dismissing an application under Order XV Rule 1, setting aside the dismissal of such application solely based on rejection under Order XII Rule 6.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Order XV Rule 1 CPC judgment on admission triable issue

V Guard Industries Ltd v. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd

12 May 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:1915
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The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the mark 'PEBBLE' for electric irons, holding that the Plaintiff's registered trademark's dominant part is infringed under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 due to the Defendant's unauthorized use without due cause.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 29(4) Passing off

Parvesh Gaur v. Ranbir Singh

11 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2365

The High Court directed the trial court to decide the application for amendment and then decide the preliminary issues framed before proceeding with the trial, dismissing the petition challenging the interim order.

civil petition_dismissed preliminary issues Article 227 Order 39 CPC amendment of issues

Dr. Jatinder Bali v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

11 May 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:2010-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s application was within the extended limitation period suspended due to COVID-19 and remanded the matter for adjudication on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant limitation period COVID-19 lockdown suspension of limitation Central Administrative Tribunal

Jose Inacio Cota v. Union of India & Ors.

11 May 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:1824

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking full disclosure of evidence in UK rape extradition proceedings, holding that only prima facie evidence is required and no violation of natural justice or racial discrimination was established.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant extradition prima facie case Extradition Act, 1962 Extradition Treaty India-UK

Macchita Malik v. Union of India Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances Pensions & Ors.

11 May 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:2111-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of the petitioner’s Civil Services candidature due to lack of intimation for medical examination and directed his appointment based on merit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Civil Services Examination candidature cancellation medical examination Special Ophthalmic Board

Amit Kumar Tripathi v. Delhi Development Authority

11 May 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:1816

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of a DDA plot allotment, holding that statutory Nazul Land Rules govern eligibility and that allotment cannot be cancelled if existing land owned is less than 67 sq.mtrs.

property petition_allowed Significant DDA Disposal of Developed Nazul Land Rules 1981 Rohini Residential Scheme 1981 eligibility criteria plot allotment

Naved v. The State

11 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2190

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused charged with armed attack on police personnel, holding that prima facie evidence and the gravity of offences preclude bail at this stage.

criminal bail_denied bail attack on police firearm forensic evidence

Satpal Singh Kirar v. Bank of Baroda

11 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1933

The Delhi High Court held that Article 227 does not confer jurisdiction to challenge a bank's actions under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act and dismissed the petition accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India SARFAESI Act 2002 Section 13(2) SARFAESI supervisory jurisdiction

Dr. Sameer Bele v. Union of India & Ors.

11 May 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:1839

The Delhi High Court held that Rural Area Category reservation is a horizontal reservation applicable across vertical categories, dismissing the petition challenging allotment of a reserved seat to an SC candidate.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Rural Area Category reservation horizontal reservation vertical reservation SC/ST/OBC reservation

Azhar Rasheed v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

11 May 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:1848

The Delhi High Court held that hair transplantation must be performed by qualified medical professionals and directed investigation and regulatory action against unqualified practitioners causing death by medical negligence.

criminal other Significant hair transplantation medical negligence medical malpractice aesthetic surgery

Ambika Pillai Designer Salon v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs & Ors.

11 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:1874-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation for extension of time under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme due to health hardship, without directly granting relief or quashing recovery notices.

administrative other Sabka Vishwas Scheme time extension tax recovery writ petition

ANK HOTELS PVT. LTD. v. M S DGN RESORTS PARTNERSHIP FIRM

11 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1835

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator with parties' consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing compliance with fee and disclosure provisions.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Appointment of arbitrator Section 12 disclosure Fourth Schedule fees

EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. MES CENTRAL SCHOOL

11 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1834

The Delhi High Court held that disputes under the subject agreements are arbitrable and the petitioner did not waive its right to arbitration by filing a written statement in an unrelated suit, directing reference to arbitration within the extended limitation period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement waiver of arbitration limitation period suspension of limitation

EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. MES CENTRAL SCHOOL

11 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1833

The Delhi High Court held that filing a written statement in an unrelated suit does not waive arbitration rights and referred disputes under education service agreements to arbitration within the extended limitation period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement waiver of arbitration limitation period COVID-19 suspension of limitation

Phonographic Performance Limited v. Lookpart Exhibitions and Events Private Limited

11 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1878

The Delhi High Court appointed an expert to interpret the exemption under Section 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act regarding use of sound recordings at marriage-related social events, highlighting the need to balance copyright protection with cultural practices.

intellectual_property other Significant Copyright Act 1957 Section 52(1)(za) fair use exemption

Sanjeev Kumar Sinha v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

11 May 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1840

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of the CEO accused of large-scale financial fraud in stock broking, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and ongoing investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail economic offence white collar crime Power of Attorney

RIT FOUNDATION v. THE UNION OF INDIA

11 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1825-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Marital Rape Exception in Section 375 IPC, ruling that criminalization of non-consensual sex within marriage is a legislative domain and the exception does not violate fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Marital Rape Exception Section 375 IPC Section 376B IPC Section 198B CrPC

International Hospital Limited v. DCIT Circle 12 (2)

11 May 2022 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:7422-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that assessment notices issued in the name of amalgamating companies dissolved by operation of law are void and not curable under Section 292B of the Income Tax Act, affirming the Supreme Court's ruling in Maruti Suzuki.

tax appeal_allowed Significant amalgamation Scheme of Arrangement Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 292B