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SNPC Machines Private Limited & Ors. v. Mr Vishal Choudhary
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in a patent infringement suit concerning automated brick making machines, applying the doctrine of equivalents and purposive construction to find prima facie infringement despite minor design differences.
Kapil Kumar Sharma v. Lalit Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal to amend pleadings to raise maintainability objections in a partition suit following dismissal of probate petition, emphasizing bona fide litigation and intestate succession rights.
Glaxo Group Limited v. Modi Life Care Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court decreed the Plaintiff’s suit for trademark infringement and passing off against the Defendant’s use of deceptively similar marks and packaging, striking off the Defendant’s delayed written statement and proceeding ex-parte.
M/S ALTRUIST CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. v. M/S O2 SPA SALON PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent failed to nominate one, allowing arbitration proceedings to resolve payment disputes under a valid arbitration agreement.
Pawan Singhal v. Steel India Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a non-executive director who resigned prior to cheque dishonour, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of control does not attract criminal liability.
Mahesh v. The State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping under Section 363 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, considering his age and personal circumstances.
M/S PRIYANAV WELLNESS PVT LTD v. PRADYUMAN KUMAR AGGARWAL
The Delhi High Court held that after lease determination, an unauthorized occupant is jointly and severally liable with the tenant for mesne profits until possession is delivered, and evidence cannot contradict a registered lease deed.
Union of India & Anr. v. K.C. (Kailash Chand) Belwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of pay scale revision benefits to employees identically placed with earlier petitioners, affirming the principle of parity and finality of court orders.
Fayiz Nangaparambil v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day timeline for passing an order on GST cancellation Show Cause Notices under Rule 22(3) CGST Rules is directory, not mandatory, and non-compliance does not invalidate proceedings.
Naib Subedar Murli Manohar Diwedi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an Army Religious Teacher-JCO from Intelligence Corps to Grenadiers, holding the transfer valid and judicial review limited.
S. Madegowda v. Shri Ram Das Sandhe & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award nullifying a cooperative society election for violating natural justice by not hearing the elected candidates before passing the award.
Ravi Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of cruelty under Section 498A IPC, holding that mere extramarital affair allegations without corroborative evidence do not constitute cruelty sufficient for conviction.
U.P. State Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSRTC's appeal, upheld the tribunal's finding of sole negligence by the bus driver, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 18.24 lakhs for the claimant's permanent disability and loss of earning capacity.
Naeem v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed reduction of surety from two to one in NDPS bail, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 440 CrPC to modify bail conditions considering the accused's financial hardship and fundamental rights.
S v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to recall the complainant as a witness, holding that repeated adjournments and non-appearance amounted to abuse of process and justified closure of evidence to protect the accused’s right to a speedy trial.
Ram Kishor Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that filing a complaint within the statutory period extinguishes the accused's right to default bail, even if further investigation and some documents like FSL reports are pending.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd. v. Dharam Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation due to an invalid fitness certificate unless expressly provided in the policy, and the registered owner remains liable unless ownership transfer is duly intimated to the RTO.
Jharna v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DJS Preliminary Examination answer key, holding that Section 91 Cr.P.C. does not confer an absolute right on the accused to seek document production at the charge framing stage and that the answer key was not demonstrably incorrect.
Laishram Ranjit Singh Meitei v. NIA
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appellant's appeal to reduce in-default imprisonment terms while upholding substantive sentences after accepting his voluntary plea of guilt under IPC and UAPA charges.
A.S. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the life sentence under pre-amendment Section 6 of the POCSO Act to the period already undergone by the appellant, considering mitigating factors and his good conduct.