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M/S SHUSHRE SECURITIES PVT LTD v. M/S TIMES A & M (INDIA) LIMITED & ORS

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1480

The Delhi High Court directed trial courts to pronounce judgments within a reasonable time after arguments conclude, condemning repeated adjournments for orders and mandating expeditious disposal of pending leave to defend applications in summary suits.

civil petition_allowed

Court on Its Own Motion v. Sabran Kaur

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1487-DB

The Delhi High Court held that filing a writ petition with false averments constitutes criminal contempt and abused the judicial process, sentencing the contemnor accordingly.

criminal conviction_upheld

Paramjit Singh Gulati v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1490

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for Paramjit Singh Gulati in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that prima facie evidence and statutory bar under Section 37 NDPS Act preclude bail despite retraction of statements.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vinod Kumar Kaushik v. Madan Lal Arora

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1486

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding the suit for declaration of ownership barred by limitation under Article 59 of the Limitation Act, 1963, affirming that knowledge of adverse title during DRT proceedings triggered the limitation period.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S. HERO MOTOCORP LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1483-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the repeal of excise duty exemptions under the GST regime is lawful, promissory estoppel does not apply against legislative repeal, and partial budgetary support is a valid substitute for earlier full exemptions.

tax petition_dismissed

SKYZED SECUTITASK & SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. SANJEEV KUMAR & ANR

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1489

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld the Labour Court's order directing reinstatement and back wages to a workman whose claim went uncontested due to the employer's non-participation.

labor petition_dismissed

Suppainah Thiruselvam v. Additional Commissioner of Customs IGI Airport and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 125 2020:DHC:1484-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the petitioner to make the mandatory pre-deposit within a stipulated time to revive the dismissed customs appeal and be heard on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vikas Aggarwal v. Bal Krishna Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1491

The Delhi High Court held that a purchaser cannot seek rescission of a contract post decree for specific performance under Section 27 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and rescission post decree is permissible only under Section 28 at the instance of the vendor.

civil petition_dismissed

Radico Khaitan Limited v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1494

The Delhi High Court upheld the IPAB's partial rectification restricting exclusive rights over the geographical word "GOA" in trademarks for gin, emphasizing the need for secondary meaning to grant exclusivity.

intellectual_property other

Pradeep Singh Ahluwalia v. Karamveer Singh Bevli

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1479

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s imposition of costs for adjournments, emphasizing limited interference under Article 227 and protecting the petitioner’s right to fair trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

SANJEEV K. SAROHA AND ANR v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1478

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to decide on the petitioner's representations for LED billboard permission within four weeks, allowing the writ petition for failure to communicate any decision.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S Purshottam Dass Rattan Lal v. Vijay Raj Singh

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1476

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend to the tenant in an eviction petition filed on bona fide necessity grounds, setting aside the eviction order and directing expeditious trial.

property appeal_allowed

Wellness Health Labs (OPC) Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Wellness Pathcare India LLP & Anr

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1475

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against an injunction restraining use of a mark, directing trial court to decide pending interlocutory applications expeditiously without commenting on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sudhanshu Rawat v. Sanchita Rawat

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1474

The High Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal against a non-appealable order and directed the Trial Court to expedite pending applications in a suit for injunction between spouses.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunil Kumar v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1473

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Kapil Talwar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1472

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Neeraj Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1471

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties, directing release of the petitioner from jail.

criminal petition_allowed

Nitin Jain & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1470

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties, subject to payment of a welfare contribution by petitioners.

criminal petition_allowed

Shri Gaurav Kaila & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1469

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Scindia Potteries & Services Pvt Ltd v. Ankur Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1467

The Delhi High Court held Mr. Ankur Jain guilty of contempt for wilful breach of court undertakings to deposit decretal amounts and directed his personal appearance for sentencing.

civil petition_allowed