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Dr Brahma Deo v. Mr Vijay Sampla and Others

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9168

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against the NCSC, holding that granting a hearing and issuing a speaking order satisfied the court’s directions, and no wilful disobedience occurred.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anita Thapar v. Samir Thapar

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

Atmaram Saraogi v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023

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

LILLY ICOS LLC v. VIVEK PHARMACHEM AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

Winzo Games Private Limited v. Bajaar LLC and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

Jal Singh Malik v. Om Prakash

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

Rajiv Agarwal v. Balmer Lawrie Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023

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

Pragya Singh v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2023 · 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

Harshada Sawant v. Manager of the Jawhar Urban Co.Op. Bank Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Dec 2023

The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition and upheld the Labour Court’s order condoning delay in filing a labour complaint, holding that bona fide belief and pursuit of remedy in a wrong forum justify condonation under labour laws.

labor petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Lalbahadur Z. Gupta

High Court of Bombay · 18 Dec 2023

The High Court held that absence of FIR does not preclude fixing negligence in a motor accident claim when the claimant has lodged a complaint and evidence supports the injury.

civil appeal_dismissed

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

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 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

Beena Nautiyal v. Kamal Kishore Nautiyal

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9108

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

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

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 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

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

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2023 · 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