Delhi High Court

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Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

22 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1013

The Delhi High Court ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants from Kalkaji Mandir premises under court supervision after occupants refused offered alternative accommodations, while permitting temporary shops pending redevelopment and ensuring essential services during the Navratras festival.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant eviction unauthorized occupation Kalkaji Mandir Jhuggis

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

22 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1020

The Delhi High Court ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants from Kalkaji Mandir premises after they refused rehabilitation options, directing coordinated action for eviction, temporary commercial arrangements, and essential services during the Navratras festival.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant eviction unauthorized occupants rehabilitation Kalkaji Mandir

Kishan v. The State & Anr.

21 Mar 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:976

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of kidnapping and sexual offences against a minor, holding that the minor's consent is legally immaterial but bail is justified given the circumstances and completion of investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. kidnapping sexual offences

Akash Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Mar 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:975

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that serious allegations and prima facie evidence preclude bail despite the petitioner’s claims of innocence and parity with co-accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Martin Chikamma Nwokorie v. Narcotic Control Bureau

21 Mar 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:1106
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The Delhi High Court rejected bail to the accused in a commercial heroin trafficking case under the NDPS Act, holding that prima facie evidence and statutory embargo preclude bail absent exceptional circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act commercial quantity bail controlled delivery

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

21 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1004

The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's COVID-19 extension of limitation applies to trademark oppositions, directed CGPDTM to accept late oppositions filed during the pandemic, and suspended registrations issued without considering such oppositions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Trademarks Act, 1999 Section 21 opposition to trademark limitation period extension

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

21 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1005

Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court’s extension of limitation applies to trademark oppositions, directed CGPDTM to accept delayed oppositions filed during the pandemic, and suspended certain registration certificates pending opposition decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Trademarks Act, 1999 Section 21 limitation period extension of limitation

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

21 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1003

The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's COVID-19 limitation extension applies to trademark oppositions, directing the CGPDTM to accept delayed oppositions and suspend registrations issued without considering them.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Trademarks Act, 1999 Section 21 limitation period extension of limitation

Jyoti Yadav v. Neeraj Yadav

21 Mar 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:991-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty caused by unsubstantiated allegations and false complaints made by the wife against the husband and his family.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 extramarital affairs false allegations

Mawasi Ram v. Tej Ram Sharma & Ors.

21 Mar 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1032

The High Court held that a first appellate court cannot decide the merits of an appeal once it has held the appeal not maintainable, quashing the order dismissing the appeal on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 6 Specific Relief Act appeal maintainability coram non judice jurisdiction

National Highways Authority of India v. Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited

21 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:1025-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to permit tendering during arbitration proceedings while staying consequences of contract termination pending the arbitral tribunal's decision on interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition Section 17 petition interim relief

Sushma Chopra v. Neelu Bisaria & Anr.

21 Mar 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1031
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The Delhi High Court held that under Article 227, it will not interfere with a trial court’s procedural direction requiring the petitioner to file affidavit evidence within a time frame despite a pending forensic report, emphasizing the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction trial court procedural directions affidavit in evidence

Lalit Kumar Jain & Anr. v. Vistra ITCL India Limited & Ors.

21 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:1026-DB

The Delhi High Court held that mandatory injunctions to raise finances over project assets require detailed proposals and protection of secured creditors' rights, directing the trial court to consider such applications accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mandatory injunction raising finances security interest secured creditors

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

21 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1006

The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court’s extension of limitation during the COVID-19 pandemic applies to trademark oppositions, directed acceptance of delayed oppositions, suspended certain registrations, and censured CGPDTM officials for non-disclosure.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Trademarks Act, 1999 Section 21 limitation period extension of limitation

Sunita v. State of NCT Delhi

21 Mar 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:977

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a minor trafficking and sexual exploitation case, emphasizing contradictions in evidence and imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC trafficking sexual exploitation

Anil Kumar @ Nillu v. State

21 Mar 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:979

Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused in an NDPS case after nearly eight years of custody, applying Supreme Court directions on bail entitlement due to prolonged trial delay and upholding the right to speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act right to speedy trial

Basanti Devi Mehra v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Mar 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:1248
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking police action for harassment and property dispute, holding that the petitioner must first exhaust the statutory remedy under Section 156(3) CrPC before invoking writ jurisdiction.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 Section 156(3) CrPC alternate remedy

NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY v. GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD. & ORS.

21 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:994

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of patent infringement pleadings to add additional claims and infringing devices but held that new patents require a fresh suit, balancing procedural flexibility with fairness.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent infringement Order II Rule 2 CPC amendment of plaint additional claims

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Imperial Housing Ventures P. Ltd.

21 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:993-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of additions under Section 69C where purchases were genuine and payments made through banking channels despite non-traceability of sellers during search proceedings.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 69C unexplained expenditure income tax assessment search and seizure

Imagine Marketing Private Limited v. M/S Green Accessories

21 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1002

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in favor of the plaintiff against non-appearing defendants for unauthorized use of the 'BOAT' mark, awarding injunction, damages, and delivery up of counterfeit goods without requiring ex parte evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement registered trademark ex parte proceedings injunction