Delhi High Court

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Bhupender Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

13 Dec 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar, J. · 2023:DHC:8931

Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application in a ₹9.5 crore criminal breach of trust case involving forgery and conspiracy, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation given serious allegations and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail criminal breach of trust Section 406 IPC forgery

Star India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Oxibuzz.com & Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9015

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining rogue websites from streaming the film 'Dil Bechara' and directed government authorities and intermediaries to block and suspend infringing domains without charging fees.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant permanent injunction cinematograph film copyright infringement rogue websites

Rishabh Jain v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

13 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8965

The Delhi High Court set aside the abandonment of a trademark application due to improper service of the notice of opposition and allowed the petitioner to file a counter-statement afresh.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 notice of opposition service of notice counter-statement

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Balbir Kumari & Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:9034

The Delhi High Court set aside compensation for loss of love and affection awarded in a motor accident claim, upheld the interest rate at 9%, and directed adjustment of deposited amounts accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of love and affection motor accident claim compensation interest rate

Meetu Hans v. Aman Gupta & Anr.

13 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:9179

The High Court set aside the Trial Court’s dismissal of the petitioner’s applications for being non-maintainable post striking off defence, directing the Trial Court to rehear and decide them on merits with proper authorization of counsel.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC striking off defence speaking order authorization of counsel

Viren Singh v. Madhup Vyas & Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8928

Delhi High Court held Municipal Corporation officials guilty of wilful contempt for non-compliance with directions to process floor-wise building plan sanction and directed reconsideration with hearing.

administrative petition_allowed Significant contempt of court wilful disobedience floor-wise sanction building plan sanction

Gunjan Kumar v. Vedant & Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8962

The Delhi High Court held that Trial Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain contempt petitions under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, directing expeditious adjudication of maintainability objections and granting exemption from personal appearance to the petitioner.

criminal petition_dismissed Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 jurisdiction maintainability Trial Court

Commissioner of Income Tax v. MS JITE SHIPYARD LTD

13 Dec 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:9150-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal holding that disallowance under Section 14A cannot exceed exempt income, reaffirming settled Supreme Court precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income-tax Act, 1961 disallowance exempt income

Haldiram India Pvt. Ltd v. Shree Hari Sharnam Foods and Beverages P. Ltd. & Anr.

13 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8970

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining Defendant No.1 from unauthorized use of Plaintiff's registered trademarks 'HALDIRAM' and 'HALDIRAM BHUJIAWALA' beyond selling pre-packaged products under a settlement agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 134 Trademark infringement Permanent injunction

Star India Private Ltd and Anr v. T1.MYLIVECRICKET.CLUB and Ors

13 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8900

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and directed blocking of rogue websites unlawfully streaming the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, upholding the plaintiffs’ exclusive broadcasting rights and endorsing dynamic injunctions against mirror sites.

civil appeal_allowed Significant exclusive broadcasting rights permanent injunction rogue websites dynamic injunction

PC Financial Services Private Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.

13 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8899

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging seizure orders under FEMA, holding that the Competent Authority’s reasoned belief supported by material justified the seizure and that the matter should be adjudicated by the statutory authority.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Section 37A Seizure order Current account transaction

M/S Marble Art & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8911

The Delhi High Court held that the Norms Committee must fix wastage norms for EOU downstream products as mandated by law and cannot refuse on grounds of commercial viability or excessive wastage.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Wastage Norms Export Oriented Unit Foreign Trade Policy Board of Approvals

Santokh Dhunna v. Nitesh Kumar

13 Dec 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:9052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming the respondent's entitlement to recover ₹4,60,200 paid for machinery not delivered by the appellant.

civil appeal_dismissed recovery of money non-delivery of goods tax invoice burden of proof

Pradeep Kumar Gupta v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

13 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8950-DB

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner liberty to urge the plea of back wages before the Tribunal in fresh proceedings, ensuring parity with a similarly situated co-applicant.

administrative petition_allowed back wages Guest Teacher Central Administrative Tribunal re-engagement

Manas Beura and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:9062-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to verify the petitioner's identity and family details and dispose of the claim for family pension and arrears as a representation within six weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed family pension pension arrears discrepancy in identity Central Reserve Police Force

Sriganesh Eswaran v. M/S Secrets of India Tours Pvt. Ltd

13 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:9069

The Delhi High Court allowed belated filing of the statement of truth with costs and conditions, setting aside the Trial Court's order and directing expeditious disposal of the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant statement of truth written statement Section 151 CPC Article 227 Constitution

Arun Kumar Tantia v. Industrial Development Bank of India Ltd

13 Dec 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:9154-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s transfer application challenging the territorial jurisdiction of DRT-II over recovery proceedings, while continuing interim protection against precipitate action on the property.

civil other Debt Recovery Tribunal territorial jurisdiction transfer of proceedings interim relief

Sh Matlub Ali v. Neeta Yadav and Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:9027

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from eviction to the tenant on payment of use and occupation charges and compliance with an undertaking to vacate by a specified date, staying execution of the eviction order.

civil appeal_allowed tenant landlord use and occupation charges interim protection

Kendriya Vidyalaya v. Aryan Kumar

13 Dec 2023 · The Acting Chief Justice; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:9010-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that CBSE Examination Bye-Laws govern promotion from Class XI to XII in Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools, allowing substitution of an additional subject for a failed main subject, overruling conflicting KVS Education Code provisions.

education appeal_dismissed Significant CBSE Examination Bye-Laws Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Education Code promotion criteria Class XI and XII composite course

Anjali Jain v. The State and Ors.

13 Dec 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:9057-DB

The Delhi High Court held that habeas corpus is not a remedy to decide child custody where custody has already been granted, and dismissed the petition seeking production of the kidnapped minor child.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant habeas corpus child custody illegal detention Section 482 Cr.P.C.