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Amar Singh Ex NB Sub & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:689-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the High Court's writ jurisdiction for judicial review against Armed Forces Tribunal orders is not excluded by the statutory appeal provisions to the Supreme Court under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.

administrative other

Union of India v. Kewal Krishan Loona

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:674-DB

Retrospective deemed suspension under Rule 10(2)(b) CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, is impermissible if imprisonment has not commenced despite conviction and stay of sentence.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dhanpal v. State

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:746

The Delhi High Court modified the sentence of an 85-year-old appellant convicted under Section 308 IPC by releasing him on the period already served and imposing an additional fine, considering his age and prolonged trial.

criminal sentence_modified

Naresh Sao & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:972

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking death compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act due to lack of evidence connecting the deceased's death to the train journey, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

University of Delhi v. M/S Kalra Electricals

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:678

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award directing payment for contracts not referred to arbitration, holding that an arbitrator's jurisdiction is confined to disputes specifically referred by the court.

civil appeal_allowed

Alphavector India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Sach Industries & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · CS(COMM) 691/2022

The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction restraining defendants from using deceptively similar "99" marks on bicycles, rejecting their prior user defense due to fabricated evidence and lack of credible proof.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ravi Khokhar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:680-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Air Force Group Insurance Society and similar entities are not 'State' under Article 12, dismissing writ petitions challenging revised service terms and denying pay commission benefits.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Parvesh Bahri v. Harish Chander Bahri

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:785

The Delhi High Court granted a senior citizen petitioner suffering from Parkinson's disease one final opportunity to record evidence despite previous non-appearances, subject to costs.

civil petition_allowed

MS Mittal Pigments Pvt Ltd v. MS Gail Gas Limited

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1185

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte arbitral award for lack of proper notice and absence of reasoned findings, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness and reasoned awards under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed

SHIVTEL COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:723

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of suspension of the SMS scrubbing mechanism under TRAI's 2018 regulations, directing strict implementation after adequate opportunity for compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chandan Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:869

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to complete the delayed re-demarcation of the petitioner’s land within one month, emphasizing timely administrative action under the Delhi Land Revenue Act.

administrative petition_allowed

Kishan Lal Agarwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1276

The Delhi High Court quashed the trial court's order permitting the prosecution to file additional documents at the final stage, holding that Section 311 CrPC does not allow such belated filings after closure of evidence.

criminal petition_allowed

Hakikat Raj Bajaj v. Rohit Bajaj

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:789

The Delhi High Court dismissed an impleadment application, holding that a party without direct legal interest in the suit property cannot be impleaded under Order 1 Rule 10(2) CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Shalendra v. Chairman & Managing Director, Food Corporation of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:804

The Delhi High Court directed the Food Corporation of India to consider and decide the petitioner's representation regarding 4.5% reservation for disabled Ex-Servicemen in recruitment, passing a reasoned order within six weeks.

administrative other

Sandeep Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:736-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to constitute a Board and decide the petitioners' representation within a specified time frame, ensuring expeditious administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed

Mr. Arjun v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:824

The Delhi High Court held that a second inquiry into a sexual harassment complaint under the POSH Act cannot be ordered after a completed inquiry and considerable delay, emphasizing institutional responsibility and protecting complainants from harassment.

administrative petition_allowed

Manu Garg and Ratan Behari Agrawal v. Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:729

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of the word mark "COCK" for water and colour pistols, holding that the mark and goods are not similar to the earlier registered device mark for amorces, and no likelihood of confusion exists under Section 11(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:812

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed

MS NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. GUNJA RAI AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:770

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal's award of compensation based on the deceased's professional income and confirmed the Tribunal's territorial jurisdiction as the insurer carried on business in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashoka Buildcon Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:815

The Delhi High Court held that MoRTH has jurisdiction to issue show cause notices under the Integrity Pact and GFR Rule 151 but must provide reasonable opportunity to the affected party before debarment.

administrative petition_dismissed