Delhi High Court

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Anita Thapar v. Samir Thapar

19 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:9225

The Delhi High Court directed transfer of execution petitions to the Family Court hearing the divorce petition and ordered interim maintenance payment to ensure efficient enforcement of maintenance rights.

family petition_allowed interim maintenance execution petition transfer of proceedings Family Court

Atmaram Saraogi v. Union of India

19 Dec 2023 · The Acting Chief Justice; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:9398-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the terms “Union,” “Central Government,” and “Government of India” are constitutionally interchangeable and dismissed the petition seeking to restrict usage to “Union Government.”

constitutional petition_dismissed Union Government Central Government Government of India General Clauses Act 1897

Centre for Public Interest Litigation and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

19 Dec 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

Delhi High Court examined allegations of over-invoicing by power companies involving complex invoice manipulations and directed continued investigation and adjudication under customs laws without ordering SIT or CBI probe at this stage.

administrative other Significant over-invoicing customs valuation Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Adani Group

LILLY ICOS LLC v. VIVEK PHARMACHEM AND ANR.

19 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9195

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment restraining Defendant No.1 from infringing the Plaintiff's trademark 'CIALIS' and using similar marks, upholding the plaintiff's rights in a trademark infringement and passing off suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off unfair competition summary judgment

Winzo Games Private Limited v. Bajaar LLC and Ors.

19 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9238

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and ordered domain transfer against defendants infringing the registered 'WinZO' trademark by operating an identical gaming platform accessible in India, proceeding ex parte due to defendants' non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction domain name transfer ex parte decree

Jal Singh Malik v. Om Prakash

19 Dec 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:9233

The High Court reversed the trial court's acquittal and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the presumption in favor of the cheque holder was not rebutted by a credible defense.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Dishonour of cheque Presumption under Section 139

Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. v. Fab-Tach Works & Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

19 Dec 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:9354

Section 29A time limits for arbitral awards under the Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 do not apply retrospectively to arbitration proceedings commenced before the Amendment Act's commencement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A Arbitral Tribunal mandate extension Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015

Rajiv Agarwal v. Balmer Lawrie Co Ltd

19 Dec 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:9166

The Delhi High Court condoned a 1142-day delay in re-filing an appeal caused by previous counsel's negligence and Covid-19 disruptions, emphasizing liberal construction of 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act negligence of counsel Covid-19 limitation exclusion

New India Colour Company Ltd v. M/s Bharat Prints & Anr.

19 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to decree a summary suit under Order XXXVII Rule 2(3) CPC due to respondents' pending leave to defend application and non-payment of costs, directing deposit of costs and further adjudication.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit leave to defend non-payment of costs

Pragya Singh v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

19 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2025:DHC:1312-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a candidate who submitted two applications with differing details and failed to upload requisite documents, upholding her rejection from DSSSB recruitment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant DSSSB recruitment multiple applications e-dossier upload candidature rejection

Twincity Sunlife Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Oxyzo Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.

18 Dec 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:9143

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that defences to cheque dishonour must be adjudicated at trial and the High Court cannot pre-empt the trial court's jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. Cheque dishonour Quashing of complaint

Beena Nautiyal v. Kamal Kishore Nautiyal

18 Dec 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:9259-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's grant of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty, holding that prolonged absence, false complaints, and repudiation of marriage constitute cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 false complaints

Rajiv Ratan Singh and Another v. Union of India and Others

18 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9110-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that ad hoc promotions not made through prescribed procedures do not count as qualifying service for regular promotion or seniority.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant ad hoc promotion regular promotion seniority UPSC

Naresh Kumar Garg v. M/S BTW India Pvt Ltd

18 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:9108
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court granted the defendant a last opportunity to lead evidence in a civil recovery suit subject to payment of costs and strict compliance, while upholding the Trial Court’s authority under Order XVII CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Order XVII CPC Article 227 Constitution of India right to lead evidence last opportunity

CA Subodh Maheshwari v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Anr.

18 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9130

Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging ICAI disciplinary orders holding the petitioner guilty of professional misconduct and upheld the punishment after finding proper procedure was followed and the petitioner admitted guilt.

professional_regulatory petition_dismissed Significant professional misconduct Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 disciplinary proceedings procedure under Conduct Rules

UltraTech Cement Ltd. v. Competition Commission of India & Anr.

18 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9127

The Delhi High Court upheld the CCI’s order impleading the Builders Association of India as a party in a cartel investigation, holding that the CCI acted within its powers under Regulation 25 and complied with natural justice and confidentiality requirements.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Competition Commission of India impleadment Regulation 25 Competition Act 2002

NEC Corporation India Private Limited v. M/S PLUS91 Security Solutions

18 Dec 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:9163

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award enforcing a non-binding MoU due to patent illegality arising from misapplication of law on exclusion of consequential damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Memorandum of Understanding Patent illegality Section 34 challenge

Sita Ram & Son v. Manoj Kumar Jain

18 Dec 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:9222

The Delhi High Court fixed tentative use and occupation charges payable by the tenant during the pendency of a revision petition post eviction order, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.

property other Significant use and occupation charges eviction order market rent interim protection

Anita Goyal & Anr. v. Varun Batta

18 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:9125

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a written statement for default is impermissible without service of summons under Order V Rule 1 CPC and granted the defendants a final opportunity to file their written statement subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order V Rule 1 CPC Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Order IX Rule 7 CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015

Anuj Kumar v. Union of India and Anr

18 Dec 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:9240-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of the petitioner on height grounds, holding that official medical measurements by authorized Forces doctors prevail over civilian certificates.

administrative petition_dismissed Physical Standard Test Physical Efficiency Test height requirement medical certificate