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Britannia Industries Limited v. Amar Biscuit Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7481

The Delhi High Court granted an ad interim injunction restraining the defendants from using a deceptively similar mark and packaging to Britannia's 'GOOD DAY' butter cookies, recognizing the plaintiff's prima facie case of trademark infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Fujitsu India Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7952-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s finding that the Resale Price Method is the appropriate transfer pricing method for a distributor who resells goods without value addition, dismissing the revenue’s appeal against use of TNMM.

tax appeal_dismissed

Novartis AG v. GNOVA Biotech Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7543

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in terms of a settlement granting permanent injunction, removal of infringing materials, and compensation to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

Rakesh Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7508

The Delhi High Court upheld preventive notices under Sections 107/111 Cr.P.C. in a property dispute, dismissing the petition challenging them and directing police protection for the petitioners.

criminal petition_dismissed

MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Ltd. v. Ombudsman, Reserve Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7785

The Delhi High Court held that the RBI Ombudsman must adhere to natural justice by passing reasoned orders and set aside unreasoned rejection orders, remitting the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Parshu Ram v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7549

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for extortion but reduced the sentence to the period already served, exercising discretion due to the petitioner’s age, conduct, and family circumstances.

criminal sentence_modified

Master Harsh v. The Commissioner of Delhi Police and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7513

The Delhi High Court held that existing legal provisions adequately address delays in filing chargesheets and victim compensation, dismissing the petition seeking mandamus and compensation for delayed chargesheet in a child injury case.

criminal petition_dismissed

Abdur Rahman v. Sports Management Board & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7536

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing a national squash player to use the SB Stadium facilities despite disputed outstanding dues, emphasizing the need for fair procedure before debarment.

other petition_allowed

Alia Rajput v. Director of Education and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7998

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for pay parity to a Medical Officer in a private unaided minority school, holding that in absence of statutory recruitment rules and prescribed qualifications, employment terms are contractual and no legal right to pay parity arises.

administrative petition_dismissed

Samvit Dhar v. Rhythma Kaul

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7647-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the maintenance appeal by recording a mutual settlement between spouses resolving all matrimonial disputes and pending litigation.

family appeal_allowed

Yashpal v. Mukesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7512

The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's order directing police inquiry into the petitioner's alleged cohabitation with another woman and children under the DV Act, dismissing the petition challenging such procedural directions.

criminal petition_dismissed

S v. The State and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7534

Delhi High Court held that polygraph test results are inadmissible and cannot be relied upon at the charge framing stage, set aside the Trial Court's order discharging accused based on such tests, and disapproved court-ordered polygraph tests at bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

South Delhi Motorcycles & Anr. v. IDFC First Bank Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning orders in cheque dishonour complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual defenses cannot be adjudicated at the quashing stage and that amalgamation transfers all liabilities to the successor bank.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amit Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7521

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a large-scale online financial cheating case due to the gravity of the offence, the accused's role as beneficiary, and non-cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Raghav Aditya Chits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. M/S Maya Toys

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7510

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking forensic examination of disputed cheques, holding that mere denial of signatures without specific evidence of forgery is insufficient to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

Rajesh Kapoor v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7933-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a demand notice and assessment order passed without considering the assessee's reply, directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.

tax petition_allowed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 15 v. Madhu Gupta

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7929-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 are invalid if the notice is not served at the correct address known to the Assessing Officer.

tax appeal_dismissed

Yashpal Sharma v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7646

The Delhi High Court held that a privatized company with majority private shareholding is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the petition challenging disciplinary proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajiv Mehra & Anr v. Ravi Bhushan

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7475

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition and set aside the dismissal of eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that bona fide requirement is presumed and the tenant failed to prove availability of suitable alternative accommodation.

civil appeal_allowed

Master Aditya Vikram Kansagra & Anr. v. Mr. Perry Kansagara

Delhi High Court · 12 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7470-DB

The Delhi High Court held that maintenance claims under Sections 18 and 20 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act before Family Courts attract fixed court fee, not ad valorem court fee, ensuring non-discriminatory and accessible justice.

family appeal_allowed