Delhi High Court

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Sanjay Kumar Kamra v. State and Ors

30 Aug 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:6777
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The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, allowing exemption from surety bond in an uncontested petition where the petitioner is the sole beneficiary.

civil petition_allowed probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will Section 276

Rakesh Kalia v. Sanjay Kumar Vyas

30 Aug 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6575-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rendered by majority arbitrators despite one arbitrator's recusal, affirming that majority decisions bind under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Recusal of Arbitrator Majority Decision Arbitral Award

Meena Devi v. Vijay Kumar

30 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6766

The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance order of Rs. 600 per month under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing the petition challenging it due to the respondent's limited income and multiple dependents despite the petitioner's independent property and prior settlement.

family petition_dismissed maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. domestic violence dowry demand

Anjali and Others v. Union of India and Others

30 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6765

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging illegal detention and police harassment, holding that police raids and investigations into illicit liquor trade were lawful and no prima facie violation of fundamental rights was established.

criminal petition_dismissed illegal detention false FIR police harassment Article 21

Vinay v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:6970

The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from recruitment examinations conducted by NTA fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, and writ petitions challenging such processes are not maintainable before the High Court.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Central Administrative Tribunal recruitment process writ petition maintainability

The Commissioner of Central Tax, GST, Delhi (West) v. Adesh Jain

30 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6696

The Delhi High Court held that an accused is entitled to statutory bail under Section 167(2) CrPC if investigation is not completed within the prescribed period, even if earlier bail was cancelled.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 167(2) CrPC statutory bail investigation delay fake invoices

Sumit Baisoya and Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6623

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

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

BlackBerry Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs

30 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:6572

Delhi High Court allowed BlackBerry's patent appeal, holding that the invention involving automatic media file selection and cache management demonstrates technical effect beyond a computer program per se, directing claim amendments and grant of patent.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Section 3(k) Patents Act computer program per se technical effect patentability

Sonu Kumar@ Sohan v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6583

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

30 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6610

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 506, and 323 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and consent of the complainant, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Pradeep @ Golu v. State (NCT of Delhi)

30 Aug 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:6714

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a habitual offender charged with murder and arms offences, emphasizing strong prima facie evidence, eyewitness identification, and threats to witnesses.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail murder Section 302 IPC Arms Act

BlackBerry Limited v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

30 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:6571

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of BlackBerry's patent application on wireless system administration, holding it to be a non-patentable algorithmic invention under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Section 3(k) Patents Act computer program per se algorithm patentability technical contribution

Bimla Sachdev v. Subur

30 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6665

The Delhi High Court held the DDA guilty of contempt for wilful disobedience but accepted their apology and mandated institutional reforms to ensure amicable resolution of disputes and prevent future litigation.

administrative other Significant Contempt of Court Act, 1971 wilful disobedience conveyance deed Delhi Development Authority

The Indian Hotels Company Limited v. Manoj

30 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2016 SCC OnLine Del 8

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of The Indian Hotels Company Limited, restraining unauthorized use of its 'TAJ' trademark and awarding damages against a defendant who failed to defend trademark and copyright infringement claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC

Castrol Limited v. Gautam Kumar, Trading as Shri Balaji Oil & Chemicals and Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:6660

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and awarded damages against defendants for repeated trademark and copyright infringement and passing off, disposing the suit under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendants' failure to contest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off copyright infringement unfair competition

TCNS Clothing Company Limited v. A AND A ENTERPRISES & ORS

30 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6672

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, while leaving other grievances open for separate adjudication.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(5) extension of arbitral mandate improper impleadment

Shally Gupta v. The Chairman All India Technical Education Counsel

30 Aug 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:6578

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing AICTE to round off her marks from 39.29% to 40% in the validation exam, thereby validating her B.Tech degree in line with precedents granting similar relief to candidates narrowly failing the exam.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant validation examination AICTE rounding off marks grace marks

Tushar Kant Ganguli thr Lrs v. Sanjay Gupta

30 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6649

The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated application under Section 151 CPC seeking appointment of a handwriting expert to examine disputed signatures, holding that such relief cannot be sought indirectly after prior rejection and at the final stage of the suit.

civil petition_dismissed Section 151 CPC handwriting expert forged signatures CFSL report

Vidushi Kasniya v. University of Delhi & Ors.

30 Aug 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:6579
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The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's policy excluding Karate from the Sports Supernumerary Quota for postgraduate admissions, dismissing the petitioner's claim of discrimination and violation of equality rights.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Sports Supernumerary Quota University of Delhi Admission policy Karate

Kusum Chhetri (Deceased) Through LR v. Raj Rani Juneja (Deceased) Through LR & Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6647

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing substitution of legal representatives despite delay, emphasizing a liberal approach during the Covid-19 pandemic and limiting interference under Article 227 to cases of perverse findings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 4 CPC substitution of legal representatives delay in filing abatement of suit