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Surjeet Publication v. F.J. Monkhouse and H.R. Wikinson

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7087

The Delhi High Court dismissed copyright petitions for default and nonprosecution after the petitioner failed to respond or appear following the transfer of cases from the abolished Copyright Board.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

The National Insurance Co Ltd v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7083

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal seeking to recover compensation paid under a motor accident claim from the vehicle owner, holding that the insurer failed to prove breach of policy conditions or negligence regarding the driver's fake licence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Harender Singh v. Mohar Pal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident claim for fresh assessment of the claimant's functional disability, allowing additional evidence on mental condition to ensure just compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Nand Kishore Bag & Anr. v. The State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7165

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC on the ground of accidental death without negligence and settlement with legal heirs, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7111

The Delhi High Court directed implementation of mandatory accessibility measures in films and cinema halls under the RPwD Act, emphasizing stakeholder consultations but upholding the statutory rights of persons with disabilities.

constitutional other

Harshita G. Gandhi v. Nimit Gandhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7117

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to the appointment of a Local Commissioner for recording evidence in a matrimonial dispute due to her mala fide conduct and failure to comply with court orders, discharging the Local Commissioner and directing the Family Court to proceed.

family petition_dismissed

DOMINOS IP HOLDER LLC & ANR. v. MS DOMINICK PIZZA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7126

The Delhi High Court held that Defendant's use of deceptively similar marks to Domino's Pizza trademarks constituted infringement and passing off, granting permanent injunctions and related relief to the plaintiffs.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Ganga Sagar & Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Ujval Singh Suri & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7113

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve Ganga Sagar & Co. Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharged the Liquidator, and permitted deposit of unclaimed EPFO claims with the RBI.

corporate appeal_allowed

Shri Ashan Kumar v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7152

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative decision to relieve the petitioner from his coaching duties during a pending enquiry into serious allegations, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kusum Sharma @ Sudershan Sharma v. Kuldeep Sharma

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7294-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal for interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that she had sufficient means and concealed income, but directed the husband to bear the daughter's educational expenses.

family appeal_dismissed

Nasiruddin and Ors v. Dargha Hazrat Saiyyad Ghasi Peer Baba Jhaniwale Trust

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7211

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the Trial Court’s order refusing to reject a suit on the ground that the suit property is a Waqf property, holding that the civil court had jurisdiction and the revision petition lacked merit.

civil petition_dismissed

Ram Kishun v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7282

The Delhi High Court upheld the University’s Ordinance mandating a minimum CGPA for semester progression and dismissed the petitioner’s plea to redo the fifth semester, emphasizing limited judicial interference in academic policy.

academic/administrative petition_dismissed

Nikhil Kant Syal v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7037

The Delhi High Court refused to waive the bail condition requiring prior court permission before the petitioner could travel abroad, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and pending charge-sheet.

criminal petition_dismissed

Prateek Chitkara v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7013

The Delhi High Court quashed the Look-Out Circular issued against the petitioner under the Black Money Act, holding that travel restrictions require valid grounds, due process, and cannot be imposed solely on pending tax proceedings without criminal charges.

constitutional petition_allowed

Sh. Anurag Sinha v. Smt. Namrata Nigam

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7048-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal seeking reduction of interim maintenance on grounds of reduced income and wife's earnings, upholding the Family Court's order directing maintenance payments.

family appeal_dismissed

H. D. Sundara & Ors. v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023INSC858

The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal by holding that the High Court erred in overturning it without proper findings, reaffirming the strict standard for appellate interference in acquittal appeals.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ashish Kumar Chauhan v. Commanding Officer

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023INSC857

The Supreme Court held that armed forces personnel receiving free medical services are not consumers under the Consumer Protection Act and dismissed the appellant's claim of medical negligence and compensation for HIV infection allegedly contracted via blood transfusion.

civil appeal_dismissed

Malik Mazhar Sultan v. U P Public Service Commission

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the established practice of judicial recruitment in Haryana through a Selection Committee involving the High Court and Public Service Commission, dismissing the State's attempt to conduct recruitment solely via the Public Service Commission.

administrative petition_dismissed

Commanding Officer, Railway Protection Special Force, Mumbai v. Bhvanaben Dinshbhai Bhabhor

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court held that a Railway Protection Force constable is a 'workman' under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, and that claims under this Act are maintainable despite alternative remedies under the Railways Act, 1989.

labor appeal_dismissed

Ajeet Gurjar v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2023 · 2023INSC875

The Supreme Court held that a Children's Court must conduct a mandatory inquiry under Section 19(1)(i) of the Juvenile Justice Act before trying a child as an adult, and set aside the trial for non-compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed