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Castrol Limited v. Rajesh Kumar Tuteja and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1330

The Delhi High Court held that the Defendants' deceptive use and bad faith registration of a mark confusingly similar to the Plaintiff's well-known "CASTROL" trademark constituted infringement, granting permanent injunctions, damages, and costs in favor of the Plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

Praveen Kumar Malhotra v. Arun Kumar

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1005

The Delhi High Court held that it can condone delay in filing leave to contest eviction petitions under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act if delay is beyond tenant's control and a substantial case is made, setting aside eviction order and remanding for fresh consideration.

property appeal_allowed

Prashant Nagpal v. Arti Gupta and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1048-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by consent directing the appellant to vacate the property by a specified date, pay occupation charges, and file an undertaking, thereby terminating all related proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Priyanka Arora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Kapil Dev Arora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1000

The Delhi High Court allowed bail to appellants accused under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC, holding that the invocation of the Act and denial of bail were unjustified given the civil dispute background and lack of prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Department of Land Resources v. Mukesh and Associates

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1187

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to set aside an arbitral award, holding that procedural irregularities did not invalidate the contract and that interest under the MSMED Act is payable independent of statutory dispute resolution invocation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prof. Krishna Mohan Shrimali v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1031

The Delhi High Court held that withholding a university professor’s increment without issuing a show cause notice as mandated by contract and Executive Council resolution was illegal and directed the University to reconsider the increment grant.

administrative petition_allowed

SS RAIL WORKS PVT. LTD v. IRCON INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1013-DB

The Delhi High Court held that electronic payment of Earnest Money Deposit with timely proof upload satisfies tender conditions, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's bid for late credit and directing consideration of its financial bid.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rahul Narula v. Union of India through Central Zoo Authority & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1123-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging Section 23 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, holding that apprehensions alone do not warrant writ relief and animal welfare oversight lies with the constituted High Powered Committee.

criminal petition_dismissed

Commissioner of Customs v. M/S Evergreen Shipping Agency India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1161-DB

The Delhi High Court held that immunity granted by the Settlement Commission to some co-noticees does not extend to others, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting immunity to the respondent and remitting the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed

Naveen Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1071

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed

Commissioner of Police, Delhi v. Brijesh Moolvanshi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1044-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing vacancy calculation for Delhi Police Sub Inspector recruitment on a vacancy-based roster as per statutory rules, dismissing the petitioner's challenge based on post-based roster calculation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sameer Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1061

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act due to an invalid demand notice that failed to specify the breakup of the claimed amount exceeding the cheque value.

criminal petition_allowed

Shane Haider v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1115

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case involving alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise does not vitiate consent absent mala fide intention at inception.

criminal appeal_allowed

Balasore Alloys Limited v. State Trade Corporation of India Limited

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1056

The Delhi High Court affirmed its exclusive jurisdiction under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to challenge an arbitral award where New Delhi was the seat of arbitration, overruling prior jurisdictional objections based on proceedings in Balasore.

civil appeal_allowed

CISB Services Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1170-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petitions directing the tender to be equally divided among all eligible L1 bidders after an erroneous MSE preference was applied in an automated e-tendering process.

administrative appeal_allowed

Suraj Prakash v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1235

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a petitioner declared a Proclaimed Offender for sexual assault charges, reaffirming that such persons are ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail without exceptional circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dr. Ajay Gudavarthy v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1029

The Delhi High Court held that a university faculty member traveling abroad during vacation need not obtain prior leave from the Vice-Chancellor, quashing disciplinary proceedings initiated for alleged leave violation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Suresh Kumar and Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1022-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a departmental promotion exam due to non-compliance with mandatory typing test requirements, dismissing the petitioners' claim for promotion based on the cancelled results.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ajay Shukla v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1090-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL against Truecaller for violation of privacy on grounds of non-maintainability due to prior dismissal of an identical petition and violation of procedural disclosure rules.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Himmat Singh v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1222

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case after considering the absence of proximate dowry demand, no external injuries, completed investigation, and prolonged custody without trial conclusion.

criminal appeal_allowed