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Castrol Limited & Anr. v. Voltranic India Lubricants & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8620

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off of Castrol's registered marks, upheld ex parte proceedings, and ordered costs to plaintiffs.

civil appeal_allowed

Himalayan Heli Services Private Limited v. Himachal Helicopter Skiing Pty Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8624

The Delhi High Court ordered consolidation of the trademark cancellation petition and passing off suit involving 'HIMALAYAN HELI SERVICES' to streamline adjudication of overlapping issues and evidence.

intellectual_property other

Vijender Kumar v. Chameli Devi

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8659

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's closure of the defendant's evidence for failure to lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, upholding the trial court's order under Article 227 jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bolt Technology OU v. Ujoy Technology Private Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8509-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim injunction for passing off, holding that the appellant failed to establish transborder reputation and goodwill in India for EV charging services under the mark "BOLT".

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Nain Singh

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8536-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of pensionary benefits to an employee who attained superannuation without termination, despite absence of service records and prior acquittal in a criminal case.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mohd. Zaheer v. Mohd. Sagir & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8661

The Delhi High Court held that unregistered documents cannot protect possession under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act and dismissed the petitioner's challenge to execution of possession based on such documents.

civil petition_dismissed

Dilip Kumar Pathak v. Kanwar Raj since deceased through LRs

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8660

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Article 227 petition challenging interlocutory orders as infructuous after the Trial Court’s decree and upheld the enforcement of contempt proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Girish Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8574-DB

The Delhi High Court directed payment of salary to a Railway Protection Force constable for the period of employer's delay in constituting a Medical Board to assess his medical fitness, restoring leaves adjusted during that period.

labor petition_allowed

Rohit v. Indian Coast Guard

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8699-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld rejection of a candidate's recruitment application for false declaration of pending criminal proceedings despite subsequent disclosure and acquittal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Campaign for People Participation in Development Planning v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8614-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor declaring rural villages as urban areas under Section 507 of the DMC Act, affirming the Lieutenant Governor's role as Administrator and rejecting the petitioner's challenge to the Notification's legality.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Augustus Capital Pte. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8521-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Explanations 6 and 7 to Section 9(1)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, are clarificatory and curative amendments operating retrospectively from 1962, upholding the Tribunal's order in favor of the assessee.

tax appeal_dismissed

Anil Kumar Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8504-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts lack jurisdiction under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 to modify arbitral awards and set aside orders that improperly reduced interest awarded by the tribunal, restoring the petition for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

Prem Bhutani & Anr v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8507

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges against petitioners for criminal conspiracy and cheating in a fraudulent land allotment case, affirming jurisdiction of the Special Judge and existence of grave suspicion to proceed to trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt. Ltd. v. The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Rights Authority

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8595

The Delhi High Court held that mandatory DUS testing must precede acceptance and advertisement of plant variety registration applications under the PPV Act, quashing advertisements issued without such testing and remanding applications for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Reena Raghav & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8552

Delhi High Court partly allowed insurer's appeal in motor accident claim by deducting income tax from deceased's income, upholding future prospects and interest rate, and rejecting exclusion of income from other sources due to lack of cross-examination.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

Eldeco Housing and Industries Limited v. Ashok Vidyarthi and Others

Supreme Court of India · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1043

The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance filed after resolution of pending litigation is maintainable and the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC based on documents not annexed to the plaint.

civil appeal_allowed

BANI AMRIT KAUR v. STATE OF HARYANA

Supreme Court of India · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1040

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by a guardian on behalf of a minor, dismissing the challenge due to lack of proof of minor's right and welfare violation, and affirmed limitation principles and bona fide purchaser protection.

civil appeal_dismissed

BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD. AND ANOTHER v. ATM CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1042

The Supreme Court held that a subsequent suit for damages for use and occupation of property is maintainable even if such damages were not claimed in an earlier suit for possession, dismissing the appeal against rejection of plaint.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mahalakshmi & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1050

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants under Section 498A IPC due to vague allegations and lack of material evidence, allowing the appeal and clarifying trial court's power to proceed if new evidence arises.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chandrasekhar Patel v. Suresh & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1083

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case, emphasizing the accused's right to cross-examination and that acquittal should not be disturbed if it is a possible view based on the evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed