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Devender Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7222-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement following termination for concealment of material facts does not entitle the employee to back wages, applying the principle of "no work no pay".

labor petition_dismissed

Sgt Nikesh Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7097-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to join civil employment and complete discharge formalities after the competent authority issued a discharge order considering his medical condition and service tenure.

administrative petition_allowed

Amrish Aggarwal Trading as M/s Mahalaxmi Product v. M/s Venus Home Appliances Pvt Ltd. & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7127

The Delhi High Court held that while a rectification petition filed before framing of an issue under Section 124(1)(ii) is maintainable, filing such petition triggers an automatic stay of the infringement suit under Section 124(2), and referred the question of stay post-IPAB abolition to a Division Bench.

intellectual_property other

Shakina v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7100

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, upholding that the plaintiff has no ownership rights over the acquired property vested in DDA, and rejected belated claims and evidence not pleaded at trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Navjot Singh v. Alexander Das

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7054

The Delhi High Court upheld a summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant failed to comply with the deposit condition for leave to defend, rejecting claims of ignorance and financial hardship.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mona Goswami v. Dalip Bhasin

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7343

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a criminal complaint for non-prosecution and non-appearance, reinstating the case to be decided on merits subject to costs.

criminal appeal_allowed

BALRAM v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7092-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner's representation under the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 within 12 weeks, emphasizing timely adjudication of statutory representations.

administrative petition_dismissed

Haryana Jewellers v. Kushal Infraproject Industries (India) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7091

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's closure of plaintiff's evidence for non-appearance, granting a final opportunity to lead evidence subject to costs and strict conditions under its supervisory jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Patel v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7057

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of Manoj Patel, the alleged mastermind of a large-scale bitcoin investment fraud, holding him prima facie involved and a flight risk.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of NCT of Delhi v. Neeraj & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7296-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 304(II) IPC for death caused in a sudden fight, dismissing the State's appeal for murder charges under Section 302 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7235-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the matter to the Assessing Officer for fresh examination of the appellant's miscellaneous expenses claim, setting aside the Tribunal's order sustaining an ad-hoc disallowance.

tax appeal_allowed

Manurag Nangia & Anr. v. Axis Bank Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7141-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging bank recovery proceedings, directing the petitioners to raise their liability defenses before the Debts Recovery Tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed

Jagat Narayan v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7058

Delhi High Court upheld framing of murder charges against a police officer for fatal injury caused during a hotel raid, emphasizing the prima facie nature of charge framing and the sufficiency of medical opinion and witness statements.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vinod Bhushan Sharma v. Union of India and Anr.; Ishaque Sharif v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7155-DB

The Delhi High Court directed grant of the last annual increment and re-fixation of pensionary benefits to petitioners in line with the Supreme Court's ruling in Director (Admn. And HR) KPTCL.

service_law petition_allowed

Shri Ram Maggo v. Smt Munto Begum & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7106

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing substitution of legal heirs without formal condonation of delay during COVID-19 limitation suspension, dismissing the tenant's petition challenging the substitution.

civil petition_dismissed

Tripta Chawla & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7076

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging impleadment of parties in a building plan dispute, clarifying that interlocutory observations will not affect the final appeal outcome.

civil petition_dismissed

NBCC (India) Limited v. Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7056

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, applying the doctrine of forum conveniens, holding that the cause of action was most intimately connected with Haryana despite a part of it arising in Delhi.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7129

Delhi High Court directs banks and intermediaries including Google to cooperate diligently with Cyber Cell investigations into domain name trademark infringements and cyber fraud.

cyberlaw other

Gudwala and Sons and Another v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 4, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7149-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings initiated without material linking the petitioners to accommodation entries and without furnishing reassessment approval, directing lawful recommencement if necessary.

tax appeal_allowed

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Canara Bank & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7105

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding BSNL liable for breach of contract and damages, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and rejecting the petitioner’s contentions on readiness of goods and effect of a One Time Settlement.

civil petition_dismissed