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A.O. Smith Corporation v. Star Smith Export Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2366

The Delhi High Court upheld the injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'STAR SMITH' for identical goods, holding that the dominant 'SMITH' element of plaintiffs' registered trademark was deceptively similar and likely to cause confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Mittal & Ors v. Urban Improvement Co Pvt Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2461

The High Court dismissed the appeal challenging cancellation of plot allotments made in violation of the Company Law Board's interim order but allowed recovery of amounts paid by the appellants under the doctrine of indoor management.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Sarabjit Singh Ahluwalia v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2415

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charge under Section 420 IPC against the petitioner, holding that a prima facie case existed and disputed factual issues require trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Pushpender Sachdeva v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2392-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding a distributor liable to indemnify MTNL for losses due to penalties imposed by DoT on non-compliant customer application forms, dismissing the appeal challenging the award.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arun Kumar Gurjar v. Central Bureau of Investigation; Baljeet Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2613

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two Income Tax officers for criminal conspiracy and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that circumstantial evidence and trap proceedings can establish demand and acceptance of illegal gratification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation v. Rajender Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2497-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the respondent's review petition and upheld DMRC's decision to not operate the shadow panel, validating the fresh recruitment process and setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment from the shadow panel.

administrative petition_dismissed

Narender Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2302

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to recall the victim and her mother for further cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the need to balance victim protection under POCSO with the accused's right to a fair trial and rejecting repeated frivolous applications causing harassment and delay.

criminal appeal_dismissed

B & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2362

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties to prevent abuse of the court process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court directed facilitation of treatment and clinical trials for children with rare diseases under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, mandated customs duty exemption on medicines, and ordered negotiations between government and pharmaceutical companies to ensure therapy availability.

constitutional other

Greenfield Residents Welfare Association v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2331

The Delhi High Court held that following repeal of Section 408 of the Companies Act, 1956, Central Government-appointed directors must cease control of UICPL, restoring management to credible shareholders subject to conditions ensuring development of Greenfields Colony in cooperation with the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad.

corporate appeal_allowed

Kumar Rajeev v. Election Commission of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2316-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the penalty of withholding promotion for five years imposed on a government servant for fraudulent claim, dismissing the writ petition challenging the disciplinary orders and the Tribunal's dismissal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amit Bahl v. M/S Sidh Polywraps

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2420

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 NI Act complaint due to failure of the complainant to prove legally recoverable debt and inadmissibility of electronic evidence without proper certification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shambhavi Sharma v. High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2396-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s request to postpone the final examination dates to ensure adequate preparation time after late inclusion in the successful candidates list, balancing fairness with procedural timelines.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Director General, Delhi Doordarshan Kendra v. Mohd Shahbaz Khan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2337-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding that workers engaged through a sham contractor were direct employees entitled to reinstatement and back wages, refusing to interfere with concurrent factual findings in writ jurisdiction.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S TECHNO COMPACT BUILDERS v. RAILTEL CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2355

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration panel must be broad-based and impartial, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator after finding the respondent's panel inadequate under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal concerning religious rights at Kalkaji Mandir as withdrawn following settlement and directed consolidation of all related funds into a designated Court-controlled account.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Public School v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:3212

The Delhi High Court stayed the CBSE's cancellation of a school's provisional affiliation, holding that withdrawal orders must comply with natural justice and consider lesser penalties before imposing the maximum sanction.

administrative appeal_allowed

Naveen Educational and Cultural Society & Anr. v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:3211

The Delhi High Court stayed the CBSE's cancellation of a school's provisional affiliation, holding that natural justice and proper application of mind to penalties are mandatory before such withdrawal.

administrative petition_allowed

Parents Association v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:4510

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to provide a personal hearing to parents before deciding on a school's fee increase application and set a timeline for the decision, preserving rights to challenge thereafter.

administrative appeal_allowed

Balajee Infratech and Constructions Pvt Ltd v. The Chief Engineer National Highway P W Public Works Department Government of Maharashtra

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:6895

The Delhi High Court allowed the Section 11(6) petition to appoint an arbitrator, holding that a non-member party cannot be compelled to arbitrate under SAROD rules and the court’s role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and limitation.

arbitration petition_allowed