Delhi High Court

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Mala Nidar v. Sunil Sagar

10 Nov 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2021:DHC:3544

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition seeking enhancement of maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that the Family Court's order awarding Rs. 8,000 per month was reasonable based on the evidence and within its jurisdiction.

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Devender Malhotra v. National Insurance Company Ltd.

10 Nov 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:3543

The Delhi High Court held that modifying removal to re-employment amounts to reinstatement, disallowed treating the intervening period as break in service, and remanded for reconsideration of salary and benefits under Rule 22 of the 1975 Rules.

administrative petition_partly_allowed Significant General Insurance Conduct Discipline and Appeal Rules 1975 disciplinary proceedings removal from service re-employment

Geeta Jeena v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

10 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3550

The Delhi High Court upheld forfeiture of EMD but restricted the debarment period imposed on a bidder for non-payment as disproportionate in light of pandemic and protest-related circumstances.

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North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Shri Anil Dalal

10 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3552-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order quashing a delayed chargesheet and directed completion of the departmental enquiry within a fixed timeframe.

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Jitin Garg v. Delhi Development Authority

10 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3551-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking extension of time to pay the balance auction amount, holding that the appellant failed to avail the extension already granted by the DDA and courts will not interfere with contractual payment schedules absent legal infirmity.

civil appeal_dismissed extension of time auction payment Delhi Development Authority contractual timelines

Ravinder Kumar Ahuja v. Mst. Sahida Ahmad and Ors.

10 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3542

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to restrain respondents from holding a marriage function on disputed property and permitted repair of a damaged wall, granting interim relief without prejudice to the suit's final adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed interim injunction Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC possession disputed property

Central Bureau of Investigation v. M/S. INX Media Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

10 Nov 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:3538

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order permitting the accused to inspect unrelied documents in CBI custody under supervision to ensure a fair trial, balancing this right against protection of ongoing investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 207 Cr.P.C. inspection of documents unrelied documents CBI Malkhana

Sunita Aggarwal v. Yogesh Garg & Ors.

10 Nov 2021 · Najmiwaziri · 2021:DHC:4442 y

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for de-sealing premises to carry out repairs as per its earlier order, directing parties to coordinate the process.

civil petition_allowed de-sealing repairs municipal corporation court order compliance

SURESH CHANDER YADAV v. S MANJINDER SINGH SIRSA

09 Nov 2021 · NAJMIWAZIRI · 2021:DHC:4441

The High Court dismissed the petitions as withdrawn after the petitioners complied with the order and vacated any interim relief.

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SPAN HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED v. VISHAL SHARMA PROPRIETOR

09 Nov 2021 · AMIT BANSAL · 2021:DHC:3516

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit where triable issues regarding disputed commissions and lack of clear admission of a liquidated amount were raised, limiting interference under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend admission of liability

Flow Cool India Pvt. Ltd. v. Flow Tech Air Pvt. Ltd.

09 Nov 2021 · JAYANT NATH · 2021:DHC:3515

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s application for interim injunction in a commercial suit for recovery of payment due to lack of prima facie case and credible apprehension of asset dissipation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction Order 38 Rule 5 CPC Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC commercial suit

Shri Rishi Raj v. Saregama India Ltd.

09 Nov 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:3513

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction and application for additional documents in a copyright dispute, emphasizing distinct copyrights in sound recordings versus films and strict procedural compliance for document disclosure.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant copyright infringement sound recordings cinematograph films negative rights

Matrix Partners India Investment Holdings, LLC & Ors. v. Shailendra Bhadauria & Ors.

09 Nov 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3518

The Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction to execute a consent arbitral award despite respondents' claim of a charge on properties outside its jurisdiction, affirming that execution can be sought where the award debtor's assets are located.

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India Awake for Transparency v. Union of India

09 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3535-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of a Technical Member of NCLAT, holding that the appointment complied with amended statutory provisions and the petitioner lacked locus standi.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NCLAT appointment Section 411(3) Companies Act Technical Member qualification Madras Bar Association judgment

Kelvin George Katindasa v. Narcotics Control Bureau

09 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3529

Bail application of a foreign national accused of trafficking 24.5 kg Pseudoephedrine was dismissed under Section 37 of the NDPS Act due to the gravity of offense and procedural objections being trial issues.

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National Highways Authority of India v. M/S. NCC-VEE JV

09 Nov 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3524

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a civil petition following amicable settlement between the parties and disposed of the case accordingly.

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Mohan Prasad v. Employees State Insurance Corporation

09 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3533

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of a 14-year delayed consumer complaint alleging medical negligence, emphasizing the need for timely justice and systemic reform in Consumer Forums.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant consumer complaint medical negligence delay in adjudication Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum

Sansar Chand Sharma v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd

09 Nov 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:3521
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's power to extend the Receiver's term for taking possession under the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the petition challenging the extension.

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SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. MUSIC BROADCAST LIMITED

09 Nov 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:3510

The Delhi High Court held that strict compliance with Rule 29 of the Copyright Rules is mandatory for statutory licensing under Section 31D, restraining FM broadcasters from airing copyrighted works without fulfilling prescribed notice requirements.

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AMPM Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. Akash Anil Mehta & Anr.

09 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:3531

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application against defendants using a similar AMPM mark in a different class, holding no prima facie likelihood of confusion or passing off given distinct goods and services.

civil petition_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off likelihood of confusion well-known trademark