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Yash Pal v. Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:377-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition filed with a long unexplained delay by a habitual litigant challenging promotion denial, reaffirming the principles of res judicata and delay condonation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Deepak @ Deepu v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:228-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including fingerprints, mobile phone location, and post-mortem findings of death by electrocution.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:393

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's review petition challenging an interim injunction order, holding that mere failure to cite a binding precedent without demonstrating its impact does not justify review.

civil petition_dismissed

Subway IP LLC v. Infinity Food & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · CS(COMM) 843/2022

The Delhi High Court held that after defendants' modifications, their marks and get-up do not infringe the plaintiff's registered trademarks or amount to passing off, dismissing the interim injunction application.

civil appeal_dismissed

Indiyaa Distribution Network LLP v. TVC Life Sciences Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:839

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining defendants from using a deceptively similar mark “SANDHEE SUDDHAM” to plaintiff’s “SANDHI SUDHA” for ayurvedic products, affirming passing off and prior goodwill.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Natco Pharma Limited v. Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:268

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of a patent to Novartis, holding that the Controller's unilateral hearing with the applicant alone did not violate natural justice or statutory provisions, and dismissed Natco's writ petition challenging the patent grant.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Dr. Kanwal Singh v. University Grant Commission & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:199-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that the petitioner’s pay fixation by UGC complied with DoPT OM 07.08.1989 protecting cumulative pay and DA, and no error apparent on record warranted review.

administrative petition_dismissed

Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure v. M/S Sukumar Chand Jain

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:339-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that a No Claim Certificate issued under coercion does not discharge contractual claims, limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-10 v. M/S. Rajat Finvest

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:461-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order dismissing revenue's appeal against deletion of additions on alleged bogus Long Term Capital Gains, holding that transactions in listed shares carried out through stock exchanges with proper documentation cannot be treated as sham without concrete evidence.

tax appeal_dismissed

Madan Lal through LRs v. Sunil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:266

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide need to set up a lawyer's chamber, finding no suitable alternative accommodation and no triable issue raised by the tenant to grant leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Savitri Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:283

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, applying Supreme Court principles on salary proof, future prospects, and deductions for personal expenses.

civil appeal_allowed

Naubat Ram v. Delhi Power Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:284

The Delhi High Court upheld the fairness of a departmental enquiry and the Industrial Tribunal's award dismissing the petitioner's challenge to his disciplinary demotion for misappropriation.

labor petition_dismissed

Central Public Information Officer v. Kailash Chandra Moondra

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:294

The Delhi High Court stayed the CIC order directing disclosure of income tax related information of a religious trust under RTI, holding that such information is exempt under the Income Tax Act and RTI Act unless the third party is heard.

administrative appeal_allowed

CORZA INTERNATIONAL v. FUTURE BATH PRODUCTS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellants from using the mark CORZA, affirming that registered proprietors can sue for deceptive similarity and that trial court discretion in granting injunctions will not be lightly disturbed.

civil appeal_dismissed

Reetesh Kumar Shukla v. The Commissioner of Customs (Airport and General) and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:295

The Delhi High Court held that cutoff marks for a customs broker oral examination cannot be increased after the process starts and directed issuance of license to the petitioner based on original criteria.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S G.K. Dairy and Milk Products Pvt Ltd v. Sh Gurdip Singh

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:347-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by accepting a settlement offer resolving damages awarded under a lease penalty clause for unlawful occupation beyond the lease term.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashwani Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:213-DB

Delhi High Court held that contractual or consultancy engagement of BSNL VRS-2019 retirees does not amount to prohibited re-employment under the VRS scheme, allowing their consideration on par with superannuated employees and quashing contrary government clarifications.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sushil Ansal v. Endemol India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:205

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's plea for pre-broadcast injunction against a web series and book on the Uphaar fire tragedy, emphasizing the high threshold for such relief and the primacy of freedom of speech where the subject matter is already public.

civil appeal_dismissed

WTS ENERGY DMCC v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 3 (1)(1) & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:348-DB

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a certificate under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act pegging withholding tax at 4% for a non-resident petitioner, pending resolution of classification of income as business income or Fees for Technical Services.

tax petition_allowed

Gulsher Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:525

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape but reduced the sentence to the period already served due to lack of conclusive forensic evidence and the appellant's age and family circumstances.

criminal sentence_modified