Delhi High Court

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Suresh Kumar Mahajan v. Delhi Development Authority

02 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7250

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that cancellation of flat allotment due to non-payment after due notices and hearing was valid and the suit for mandatory injunction was barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mandatory injunction allotment cancellation show cause notice payment of balance amount

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD & ANR v. SARATH KUMAR REDDY G

02 Nov 2016 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2016:DHC:7249

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against the defendant for infringing the plaintiffs' registered 'GSK' trademark in pharmaceuticals, restraining use of the mark and ordering delivery up of infringing materials.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Permanent injunction Pharmaceutical products

ARES INVESTMENT LLC v. INTERNATIONAL PRINT-O-PAC LTD.

02 Nov 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:7248

Delhi High Court allowed Ares Investment's appeal directing IPPL to permit audit rights under the Agreement and Articles of Association, setting aside the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal of interim relief.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 Section 37 interim relief

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Edunuri Moundenar Reddy

02 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:7257-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a policy circular regularizing deputation-based promotions creates a fresh cause of action entitling reverted employees to regularization despite earlier adverse orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant regularization deputation promotion reversion

Anil Kumar Katarmal v. The State & Ors

02 Nov 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:7259

The Delhi High Court held that a sole legal heir is not required to furnish a large surety bond for Letter of Administration and may instead furnish an administration bond with an indemnity bond from a government servant surety.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Letter of Administration Administration bond Surety Indemnity bond

Nikitasha Home Appliances Pvt Ltd v. Pradeep Kapahi

02 Nov 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:7258

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark 'Niki Tasha', holding that the respondent proved prior use and the appellant failed to establish earlier rights.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction prior user Trade Marks Act, 1999

JAL KAUR EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

02 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7256

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking protection against demolition of structures on land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that acquisition proceedings are final and the land falls within Village Lado Sarai, not Lado Sarai Extension.

property petition_dismissed Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Unauthorized colonies Regularization Village Lado Sarai

Maruti Udyog Ltd. v. Classic Motors Ltd. and Anr.

02 Nov 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:7255

The Delhi High Court held that disputes under a valid arbitration agreement must be referred to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing a petition under the repealed 1940 Act and rejecting waiver arguments based on prior civil suits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 8 arbitration agreement waiver of arbitration

Transstroy Obedullaganj - Betul Tollways v. National Highways Authority of India

02 Nov 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:7254

The Delhi High Court held that unconditional bank guarantees can be invoked despite contractual disputes unless there is established fraud or irretrievable injustice, dismissing the petition restraining invocation by NHAI.

civil petition_dismissed Significant bank guarantee performance security invocation of bank guarantee contractual dispute

Shama v. Delhi Development Authority

02 Nov 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:7253
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The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging rejection of Punjab Migrants' housing allotment applications, holding that disputed factual issues and allegations of fraud require trial and illegal benefits to others cannot justify similar claims.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Housing Scheme for Rehabilitation of Punjab Migrants HSRPM Punjab Migrants eligibility criteria

D K Mukhopadhyaya v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

02 Nov 2016 · Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:7251

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s delayed challenge to non-consideration in the 2004 promotion exercise, holding that delay and acceptance of subsequent promotion barred reopening the grievance.

administrative petition_dismissed promotion Departmental Promotion Committee delay and laches writ petition

TANIA DAS GUPTA & ORS v. THE STATE

02 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7261

The Delhi High Court held that sureties to an administration bond can be discharged and property endorsements cancelled once the estate has been duly administered and mutated in the heirs' names.

civil petition_allowed letters of administration administration bond surety discharge Indian Succession Act, 1925

President & Fellows of Harvard College v. Rajesh Goyal

02 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7266

The Delhi High Court granted injunction to Harvard University against unauthorized use of its well-known trademark 'Harvard' on readymade garments by the defendant, restraining infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Trademark infringement Passing off Well-known trademark Harvard

Saroj v. Parveen Kumar & Anr

02 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7252

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal withdrawn by the appellant challenging the trial court's dismissal of her suit for possession based on an unregistered Relinquishment Deed, directing partial refund of court fees.

civil appeal_dismissed ownership possession Relinquishment Deed unregistered document

Urmilayadav v. Commissioner of Delhi Police

29 Oct 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:8669

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition with liberty to file an appeal under the Explosives Act, directing the appellate authority to decide the appeal expeditiously due to the limited license period during Diwali.

administrative appeal_allowed Explosives Act, 1884 Section 6(F) writ petition withdrawal appellate authority

Gaon Sabha Karawal Nagar thr BDO (North East) v. Shri Mangal Sain and Ors.

27 Oct 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:7237

The Delhi High Court directed construction of a protective wall to preserve disputed land amid multiple conflicting possession claims and status quo orders, disposing of the review petition with clarifications.

civil other status quo order possession property dispute protective measures

Amardeep Singh Tibb v. Jaspreet Kaur

27 Oct 2016 · JAYANT NATH · 2016:DHC:9203

The High Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn while granting liberty to the petitioner to challenge the impugned orders in the future.

other petition_dismissed Procedural petition withdrawal liberty to challenge dismissal as withdrawn impugned orders

Praveen Shokeen & Ors. v. State & Anr.

27 Oct 2016 · A. K. Pathak · 2016:DHC:9145

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs involving minor injuries based on a voluntary compromise between the parties, exercising its power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR compromise Section 482 CrPC minor injuries

Master Sumit Singh v. Bloom Public School

27 Oct 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:8668

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor student cancelled on alleged forged income certificate grounds, directing leniency and penalty while allowing verification of the fresh certificate.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Economically Weaker Section income certificate admission cancellation minor student

DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ORS.

27 Oct 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2016:DHC:7233-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Regulation 6(1)(l) of the Cargo Regulations prohibiting demurrage charges on goods seized or detained by customs, rejecting the challenge that it was ultra vires or unconstitutional.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 demurrage charges Airports Authority of India Act, 1994