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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation v. The Registrar

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1444

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the refusal of trademark registration, holding that phonetic similarity alone does not establish similarity or likelihood of confusion under Section 11(1) of the Trade Marks Act when marks are composite and distinct as a whole.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

SH Varun Gupta v. Union of India through CPWD & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1458

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated construction contract, facilitating arbitration as agreed by the parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Aseem Agarwal v. Ashi Kumar

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1514

The Delhi High Court held that the order striking off the appellant's defense merges into the Supreme Court's order granting liberty to file an application, directing the Family Court to consider that application first and expedite the proceedings.

family appeal_allowed

Vimal Banka Karta of Vimal Kumar Bhajan Lal Banka HUF v. Royal Golf Link City Project Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1457

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a commercial MoU and its Renewal Agreements due to respondents' failure to pay and non-appointment of arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed

M/S Valley Telegence Private Limited v. M/S RAH Infotech Private Ltd

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1592

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from IT goods supply agreements despite jurisdictional objections.

civil appeal_allowed

Salwan Public School v. Director of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1619-DB

The Delhi High Court held that continuation of contractual service beyond probation does not confer permanent employment rights absent statutory compliance, and set aside the order directing regularization of a contractual employee.

labor appeal_allowed

Manoj v. State Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1391

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 307 IPC, holding that serious offences with strong prima facie evidence are not quashable on compromise grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Paresh Nath Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1575-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal and applications for condonation of delay due to insufficient grounds and held that unexplained delays render appeals not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Madhu & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1450

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal to modify the motor accident compensation award by increasing deduction for personal expenses and deleting loss of consortium awarded to a claimant who died before the award.

civil appeal_allowed

Werywin Defence Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1440

The Delhi High Court clarified that import of arms requires licences both from DDP under FTDR Act and 'Form X' licence from DGFT under the Arms Act, directing release of imported consignments upon compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed

Lucky Panchal v. Prem Lata & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1390

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting maintenance to the minor child born during marriage despite separation, rejecting the husband's challenge to paternity and maintenance liability.

family petition_dismissed

Bernd Alexander Bruno Wehnelt v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1420

The Delhi High Court upheld the extradition inquiry report and dismissed the petition challenging the extradition of a German national to Germany for child sexual offenses, affirming the validity of document authentication and dual criminality under the Extradition Act and treaty.

criminal petition_dismissed

Deccan Management Consultants Finishing Schools Skill Foundation v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1438

The Delhi High Court held that while the NEEM scheme can be discontinued, students enrolled before closure must be allowed to complete their training and receive certification.

administrative petition_allowed

Sandeep Arjun Kudale v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 27 Feb 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 153A and 505 IPC against a petitioner for expressing political dissent, holding no prima facie offence was made out and affirming the protection of freedom of speech under the Constitution.

criminal petition_allowed

Vasant Bhaskar Thakur and Ors. v. Sitaram Waman Thakur

High Court of Bombay · 27 Feb 2023

The High Court held that an appellate court should not routinely remand suits for retrial under Order 41 Rule 23A CPC without cogent reasons and restored the appeal for fresh disposal on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart India Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court annulled adverse personal observations and costs against a tax officer for passing ex parte assessment orders without proper service, holding that errors without malice do not warrant punitive action absent due process.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart India Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that irregular ex parte tax assessments without proper notice do not imply malafide on the officer, annulled adverse personal remarks and costs against the appellant, and emphasized the need for fair process before imposing personal liability on statutory authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's claim in a family property dispute, affirming the burden of proof principles and concurrent factual findings of lower courts.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sirajudheen v. Zeenath

Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order remanding a suit for cancellation of a sale deed for fresh trial, holding that remand requires cogent reasons and the appellate court must respect trial court findings unless unsustainable.

civil appeal_allowed

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High Court of Kerala · 27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court's partition decree, affirming the ownership shares and evidentiary findings in a family property dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed