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Sh. Uma Shankar Sharma v. M/S High Line Apparels Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8409-DB

The High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the summary suit decree as the appellant failed to comply with the conditional deposit required for leave to defend.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. Partap Singh

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8535

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court’s dismissal of applications for default and non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s wilful non-compliance and abuse of process, affirming the courts’ discretion to impose and enforce costs and refuse restoration.

civil petition_dismissed

Public Interest Committee for Scheduling Specific Areas v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 23 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1086

The Supreme Court held that reservations for newly designated Scheduled Tribes cannot be provided by amending delimitation orders without enabling legislation, affirming the finality of delimitation notifications and the limited scope of Election Commission's powers.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Devansh Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:2605

The Delhi High Court held that an appeal should not be dismissed solely for delay without allowing the appellant an opportunity to seek condonation, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Ajay Machine Tools v. National Security Guard New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:5766

The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, rejecting limitation pleas and referring the dispute to arbitration.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Vikas Kaushik & Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:8859-DB

The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings must be discontinued once the respondents take effective steps to comply with the tribunal's order, quashing the dismissal of impleadment but disposing of the contempt petition.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Sanjeet Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 23 Nov 2023 · 2025:DHC:2738-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for primary hypertension, ruling no jurisdictional error in the tribunal's factual findings under Article 226 writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vifor International Ltd. & Anr. v. Aishwarya Health Care Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8470

The Delhi High Court disposed of the patent infringement suit as the patent had expired and the defendants did not infringe it during its validity, allowing refund of court fees.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Laxmi Kohlu Ghar v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks and Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8400

The Delhi High Court directed the Trade Mark Registry to ensure transparent disclosure of reasons for advertisement of trademark applications under Section 20(1) of the Trade Marks Act, reaffirming prior judicial directions and rejecting special citation privileges for the petitioner’s mark.

intellectual_property other

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd & Anr. v. Laurensun Remedies Pvt Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8402

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from using 'SUN' in their marks and corporate name, directing disclosure of batch details and allowing two months for corporate name change.

civil appeal_allowed

Varun v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8378

The Delhi High Court dismissed the interim bail application of a murder accused seeking bail to attend full-time PhD classes, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and potential trial interference.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vikrant Vashisht v. Shweta

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8393

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal to recall Family Court orders closing his right to file a written statement and cross-examine the respondent in a divorce petition, emphasizing the impact of COVID-19 related court closures and extension of limitation periods.

family appeal_allowed

ISCHEMIX LLC v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8496

The Delhi High Court directed re-examination of a patent application rejected under Section 3(d) for failure to demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural and evidentiary requirements established by the Supreme Court.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

M/S. BERKELEY LIFESTYLE BRANDS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS. v. M/S. RAJ BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8610

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that non-use of leased premises due to COVID-19 did not excuse rent payment under the lease's force majeure clause without surrender of possession.

civil petition_dismissed

State v. Baldev Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8632

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a fatal road accident case, holding that mere high speed without corroborative evidence does not prove rash or negligent driving under the IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Metal Engineering and Forging Company v. Central Warehousing Corporation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8360-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award imposing contractual penalties for delay, holding that proof of some loss, including loss of goodwill, suffices under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act even if exact quantification is not possible.

commercial appeal_dismissed

Chhaya Tyagi v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8415

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking transfer from a two-year full-time LL.M. course to a three-year part-time course for working professionals, holding that the petitioner is estopped by her affidavit and university rules from such transfer after taking up employment mid-course.

academic/education petition_dismissed

M/S MALHOTRA BOOK DEPOT v. M/S MBD INDUSTRIES AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8399

The Delhi High Court permitted the defendants to continue using the mark 'JMVD' after changing from 'MBD', dismissing the plaintiff's injunction applications in a trademark infringement suit involving distinct business fields.

civil appeal_allowed

V. P. Aggarwal v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8480-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging delayed property tax assessment orders, holding that disputed factual issues must be raised before statutory appellate authorities rather than in writ proceedings.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sunita & Anr v. Rakesh Ranga & Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8434

The Delhi High Court upheld the 50% deduction for personal expenses in a bachelor’s death claim, rejected dependency claims of father and siblings without evidence, but enhanced compensation for loss of consortium to the appellants.

civil appeal_allowed