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MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2466-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ appeal, holding that contractual disputes with State instrumentalities must be resolved through contract mechanisms or civil courts, and writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available absent arbitrariness or violation of natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Shri Ram Krishna Paramhansshiksha Parishad & Anr

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2467-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the deeming provision under Section 13A(6) of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act does not apply to deficient applications rejected within the statutory period, thereby upholding the rejection of a sub-standard Ayurveda college's establishment application.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ashok Biswas S O Anil Biswas and Anr v. The Divisional Commissioner Department of Revenue Govt of NCT Delhi and Ors

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2462-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of appellants from their elderly parents' property under the Senior Citizens Act, emphasizing statutory protections against ill-treatment and the primacy of due process over interim injunctions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Purshottam @ Bhalu & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2662

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a neighbourly dispute after the parties amicably settled, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. permit quashing where continuation of trial is unnecessary and oppressive.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S C Gopal Reddy and Company v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2640

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim stay of contract termination by NHIDCL, holding that injunctions against termination of determinable contracts in public infrastructure projects are impermissible under law.

civil petition_dismissed

Shri Bhagwan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2458-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Director General, CISF to decide the petitioner’s pending Revision Petition within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition without quashing the impugned order or restoring the petitioner’s posting.

administrative other

Sh. Surjeet Singh v. Dominant Systems Pvt. Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2442-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, a worker not gainfully employed during pendency of proceedings is entitled to full wages, and mere assistance in family business without proof of remuneration does not defeat this right.

labor appeal_allowed

Shridhar Bajaj v. Gyanesh Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2429

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove continuous readiness and willingness, time was the essence of the contract, and the Agreement was rightly cancelled upon non-fulfillment of a condition precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. v. HORIZON BIOCEUTICALS PVT. LTD & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2390

The Delhi High Court granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the defendant from using the mark COMODEX, holding it infringed the plaintiff's registered trademark COBADEX due to likelihood of confusion in pharmaceutical products.

civil appeal_allowed

Manish Mohan v. I.O. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2408

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that statements under section 67 NDPS Act and confessions to NCB officers are inadmissible against him and that the prosecution failed to prima facie connect him to the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dr. Yogender Kumar Puri v. NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2599

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 279, 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on a full and voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Metrochem API Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2446

The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit in terms of a court-mediated settlement where the defendant acknowledged patent validity, ceased infringing activities, and the parties agreed to binding terms including token costs and waiver of damages.

civil appeal_allowed

Monish Baweja v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2515

The Delhi High Court remanded the petitioner's claim for alternative allotment of a plot for fresh consideration after finding that the rejection was based on incorrect ownership information.

administrative other

Mumtaz Ara v. Gauhar Hussain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2518

The Delhi High Court held that a litigant declared indigent by an unchallenged order cannot be directed to pay court fees on a review application absent fresh material altering that status.

civil appeal_allowed

Saurabh Sabharwal v. Satish Bhatia

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2517

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order closing the petitioner’s opportunity to record evidence due to repeated delays and non-compliance, dismissing the petition with costs.

civil petition_dismissed

MS. Yashtee (Minor) & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2506

The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to consider and dispose of the petitioners' representations for admission under the EWS/Disadvantage Group category within two weeks, upholding prior Court directions.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S B G SLEEPER WORKS v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2463-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disqualification from a government tender reverse auction due to invalid Udyam registration, affirming strict compliance with MSME registration requirements under procurement policy.

administrative petition_dismissed

PUMA SE v. BRIJENDRA SINGH TRADING AS SASTAJOOTA

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:7678

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to Puma SE against a defendant selling counterfeit PUMA products, holding that identical use of registered marks on identical goods presumes infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed

National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Subhash Chander Khatri

Supreme Court of India · 10 Apr 2023 · 2023 INSC 339

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, even if compensation has not been paid, and set aside the High Court's order declaring lapse and awarding compensation.

property appeal_allowed

Pramod Singla v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that under COFEPOSA, the detaining authority must consider representations promptly while the Central Government must await the Advisory Board's report, and quashed the detention order due to illegible grounds of detention supplied to the appellant.

criminal appeal_allowed