Delhi High Court

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Sanofi India Ltd. & Anr. v. Universal Neutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

15 Oct 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:5388
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The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant's use of the mark UNIVERSAL and similar trade dress, holding it infringed plaintiffs' registered trademark and copyright and amounted to passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off trade dress copyright infringement

Arvind Singhal & Ors. v. Max Therapiya Limited & Ors.

15 Oct 2014 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2014:DHC:5390

The Delhi High Court held that statutory permissions from ASI and MCD govern repair and use of property in protected residential zones, civil courts have limited jurisdiction, and unauthorized commercial use without sanction is impermissible but the suit is maintainable for civil rights enforcement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Master Plan of Delhi 2021 permission for repair and renovation

M/S INNOVATIVE TEXTILES PVT. LTD & ANR v. SH. HEM CHAND SHARMA & ANR

15 Oct 2014 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2014:DHC:5389

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint for lack of jurisdiction and maintainability, holding that the suit under Order XXXVII CPC is prima facie maintainable and the Court has jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order XXXVII CPC summary suit

Zile Singh v. State

15 Oct 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:5384

The High Court upheld the order setting aside the trial court’s summoning of accused, holding that no prima facie case existed due to lack of credible evidence and discrepancies in investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC summoning order prima facie case untraced report

Union of India & Ors. v. Vinod Babu

15 Oct 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIPIN SANGHI · 2014:DHC:5385-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that furnishing adverse material at the stage of disagreement note cures initial non-furnishing in disciplinary proceedings and that judicial review of such proceedings is limited to ensuring findings are not wholly baseless or absurd.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings natural justice joint enquiry report disagreement note

Kartikrya Khanna v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

15 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5383

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties at the preliminary investigation stage, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement non-compoundable offences

Ramesh Chand Verma v. State & Anr.

15 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5386

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Electricity Act after the parties settled the dispute and the complainant withdrew prosecution, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Electricity Act 2003 Sections 135 and 150 Electricity Act

Moninder Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

15 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5387

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Ved Kumar Chopra v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

15 Oct 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5373

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier and future prospects principles from Sarla Verma, increased non-pecuniary damages, and rejected leave encashment due to lack of evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement loss of income multiplier future prospects

Arvinder Singh v. Lal Pathlabs Pvt Ltd

15 Oct 2014 · Pardeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:2903-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-compete clauses restraining doctors from practicing their profession are unenforceable under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, distinguishing professional practice from business and setting aside an injunction that barred the appellants from practicing as Pathologist and Radiologist.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 27 Indian Contract Act non-compete clause profession vs business goodwill sale

Sunil Mashi @ Silly v. State NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5337

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Sections 328 and 379 IPC for administering a sedative to facilitate theft and possession of stolen property, set aside the Section 411 IPC conviction, and modified the sentence considering his criminal antecedents.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant Section 328 IPC stupefying substance Lorazepam identification in court

Amit Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5338

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a dowry harassment case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion under Section 438 CrPC and adherence to Supreme Court guidelines to prevent unnecessary arrest.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

DEAR INVESTMENTS PVT LTD v. ADITYA BIRLA FINANCE LTD

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:5339

The Delhi High Court held that failure to file a statement of claim does not mandate termination of entire arbitration proceedings and that challenges to usurious interest rates in arbitral awards require factual examination.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 25(a) Section 2(9) statement of claim

GEMS COMMERCIAL CO LTD v. ADITYA BIRLA FINANCE LTD

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:5340

The Delhi High Court held that failure to file a statement of claim terminates only that claim and not the entire arbitration, and that challenges to usurious interest rates in arbitral awards require adjudication at the main petition stage.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 25(a) Statement of claim Termination of arbitration

Lovely Investments Pvt Ltd v. Aditya Birla Finance Ltd

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:5342

The Delhi High Court held that failure to file a statement of claim does not terminate arbitration proceedings if a counterclaim exists, and challenges to usurious interest rates in arbitral awards require adjudication on merits.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 25(a) Section 2(9) statement of claim

General Exports and Credits Ltd v. Aditya Birla Finance Ltd

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:5341

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings cannot be terminated solely due to non-filing of statement of claim if a counterclaim exists, and that challenges to usurious interest and purported admissions require holistic adjudication at the main petition stage.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 25(a) Section 2(9) Statement of claim

M/S BOMBINO EXPRESS PVT. LTD v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (DELHI ZONE)

14 Oct 2014 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2014:DHC:5348

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of an authorised courier's licence and penalty for failure to maintain proper records, forgery, and unauthorized outsourcing under the Courier Imports and Exports (Clearances) Regulations, 1998.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Courier Imports and Exports (Clearances) Regulations, 1998 authorised courier revocation of licence penalty

Usha Devi & Ors. v. Shri Ranjeet Singh

14 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5347

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bonafide necessity grounds, ruling that unsubstantiated claims of alternative accommodation do not create a bonafide triable issue and prior business experience is not required for eviction petitions under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bonafide necessity alternative accommodation leave to defend

R.J. Mistry Sons & Ors. v. Himani Gupta & Ors.

14 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5345

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition condoning a 13-day delay in filing the first appeal under the Delhi Rent Control Act, emphasizing that minor delays without malafides should be excused to enable hearing on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay first appeal Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Article 227 Constitution of India

Tilakraj Taneja v. Navin Soni & Anr.

14 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5354

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that a dilapidated first floor is not suitable alternative accommodation and that tenants cannot raise new grounds beyond the 15-day statutory period for leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bonafide necessity alternative accommodation