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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

Rakesh Bhatnagar v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8369

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against a Joint Registrar for alleged conspiracy and cheating in land allotment due to lack of sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. and absence of evidence of society liquidation.

criminal petition_allowed

Vikalp Welfare Society v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8391-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed review petition challenging the non-existence of a slum cluster before January 1, 2006, upholding the original order based on satellite imagery and lack of credible evidence.

property petition_dismissed

Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt. Teghjeet Singh Malhotra & Another

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move family law matters from the Family Court, holding that mere apprehension of bias without reasonable justification does not warrant transfer.

family petition_dismissed

Niharika Singh v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8388-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to defer her transfer till the end of the academic session due to her children's education but upheld the transfer order directing her to join the new posting thereafter.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajni Bahl LRs v. Arun Kumar Nayyar

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8370

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming the landlord’s bonafide requirement and subjective choice of suitable premises, while limiting the court’s revisional jurisdiction to legality and jurisdictional errors.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunil Malhotra & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8374

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC for death by negligence after settlement and compensation to the deceased's legal heirs, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing where conviction is improbable and ends of justice so require.

criminal appeal_allowed

AERO CLUB v. M/S SAHARA BELTS

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8423

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit 'WOODLAND' products, awarding damages and costs to the trademark owner based on unchallenged evidence of deliberate infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Broadways Overseas Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8533

The Delhi High Court directed refund of Terminal Excise Duty paid under the Foreign Trade Policy along with 6% interest, following Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents striking down the TED provisions.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India v. M/S APCON India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8704-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on the ground that the petition under Section 34 was barred by the mandatory 120-day limitation period, reaffirming that courts cannot condone delay beyond this period.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Devata Tradelink Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8711-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of a Section 14A disallowance exceeding exempt income, affirming that such disallowance cannot surpass exempt income and rejecting a new ground based on Section 36(1)(iii) not raised in appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Shri Naresh Kumar v. The Wire & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8381

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining publication of a defamatory article and related social media posts against the Chief Secretary of Delhi, emphasizing protection of reputation against reckless and unsubstantiated allegations.

civil appeal_allowed