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Komal Dhawan v. High Court of Delhi through its Registrar General

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:346-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-evaluation of shorthand test marks in the SPA Examination, holding that judicial interference in examination results is limited and no material error was demonstrated.

administrative petition_dismissed

ZINO DAVIDOFF SA v. BHALANI ENTERPRISES & ORS

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · CS(COMM) 460/2016

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against defendants selling counterfeit 'DAVIDOFF' products, holding them liable for trademark infringement and passing off, and upheld intermediary liability principles under the IT Act.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Mohit Shah v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:351

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons against the CEO of a company under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that specific averments of his responsibility in the offence were made and the matter requires trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt Ltd v. V-Guard Industries Ltd

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:361

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that a mere computer image not applied to a physical article does not constitute prior publication under Section 4(b) of the Designs Act, reaffirming the binding precedent in Reckitt Benckiser India Ltd. v. Wyeth Ltd.

civil petition_dismissed

Sonia Mehra v. Hari Chand Verma

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:534

The Delhi High Court held that after an eviction order, the tenant must pay reasonable market use and occupation charges directly to the landlord, rejecting the tenant’s plea to deposit such charges with the Court Registry.

civil appeal_allowed

News Nation Networks Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trademarks

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:362

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rejection of a trademark application, emphasizing the need for consistency in trademark registrations for identical marks and similar services.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Master Prabhnoor Singh Virdi v. The Indian School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:380

The Delhi High Court allowed a minor student struck off for non-payment of fees to appear in Class 10th Board Exams, balancing the child's right to education with the school's right to fee recovery.

education petition_allowed

Ambika Tyagi v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:365

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging AIIMS's refusal to extend joining date on OCI eligibility grounds, holding that recruitment disputes fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed

GUJARAT JHM HOTELS LTD v. RAJASTHALI RESORTS AND STUDIOS LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:323

The Delhi High Court held that execution of arbitral awards under Section 36 can be initiated before any court where the judgment debtor's assets are located, clarifying that Section 42 does not restrict execution petitions to the seat court.

civil appeal_allowed

Kuldeep Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:356-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant’s conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already served based on lack of intention to cause death but knowledge of likely death.

criminal sentence_modified

Sane Alam and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:426

Delhi High Court quashed FIR arising from a familial dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties related through matrimony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunil Malik v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 49(1), Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:610-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings initiated without furnishing material or affording fair hearing, directing a de novo reassessment with procedural safeguards under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed

Santosh v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:600

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that mixing narcotic samples before testing violates mandatory Standing Orders and vitiates evidence.

criminal bail_granted

Lalit Dharamchand Kapur v. Suresh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:442

The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte proceedings against the petitioner and allowed his written statement to be taken on record subject to costs, modifying the Trial Court's order striking off his defence.

civil appeal_allowed

Benara Bearings and Pistons Limited v. Md. Fariyad Ali

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:438

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order rejecting photocopied documents and granted liberty to the respondent to file an application to take them on record, while upholding the cost imposed.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar Gupta v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:437

The Delhi High Court extended interim protection granted to the petitioner until final disposal of the pending appeal before the ATMCD.

civil appeal_allowed

Anjali Singh v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:358

The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity and restrained eviction of a petitioner with a disabled minor child until after board exams, emphasizing child welfare over matrimonial disputes.

family petition_allowed

Union of India v. Paresh Nath Sharma

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023

The Delhi High Court held that directors whose disqualification period expired are eligible for re-appointment, companies struck off under Section 248(1) are not revived by court orders, and revival must be sought via NCLT, with the Condonation of Delay Scheme applicable only post-revival.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Sheetal Sahani v. State - Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:567

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a large-scale economic offence case, emphasizing the seriousness of the fraud, non-cooperation with investigation, and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vinod @ Vinoda v. The State (Govt of N.C.T. Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:352

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict despite prior re-arrest during emergency parole, emphasizing balancing societal interests with humanitarian considerations and family exigencies.

criminal appeal_allowed