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VIP Industries Ltd v. Carlton Shoes Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that goodwill for passing off must be established in India for specific goods, upheld CSL's prior user and goodwill in the CARLTON mark for Class 18 goods, and affirmed injunction restraining VIP from using the mark for luggage.
M/S PRODUCTS AND IDEAS (INDIA) PVT. LTD v. NILKAMAL LIMITED AND ORS
The Delhi High Court vacated an interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'STELLA', holding that prior use and authorized resale of genuine goods under the trademark by defendants preclude infringement claims by the plaintiff.
Noida Dhatu Pvt. Ltd. v. Udai Continentals & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a respondent in a cheque dishonor case, holding that only the sole proprietor of a proprietorship concern can be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Kroll Information Assurance, LLC v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld refusal of a patent application for a peer-to-peer network search system as a non-patentable computer programme per se lacking technical effect, while allowing claim amendments under Section 59.
Vimal Nanda & Anr v. Registrar of Companies NCT of Delhi & Haryana
The Delhi High Court held that directors whose resignations were not filed with the ROC remain liable as officers in default and upheld the compounding fine while reducing it on humanitarian grounds.
Akashdeep Mathur & Anr. v. Shaifali Mathur
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order rejecting the petitioners' application to dismiss a partition suit plaint, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and that civil court jurisdiction was not barred under the Delhi Cooperative Society Act.
Union of India & Ors v. Col. Balbir Singh (Retd.)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to retired personnel, affirming that disabilities assessed as attributable or aggravated by service under the Entitlement Rules, 2008, warrant pension despite RMB's contrary opinion.
H S Banga v. The Nav Jagriti CGHS Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed possession of flat no.10 to be handed over to original member H.S. Banga, affirming his membership rights despite competing claims, and clarified procedural norms for membership substitution in cooperative housing societies.
M/S MGI (INDIA) PVT LTD v. M/S INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a non-hire clause between contracting parties, setting aside an arbitral award that had declared it void as a restraint of trade.
Deepti Khatana v. Rahul Khatana
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion, dismissed the appeal for delay and merit, and held the respondent's remarriage valid as the appeal was filed beyond limitation.
Budhi Ballabh Tamta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Rule 43 of the CGGPRA Rules limiting retention of government accommodation at Non-Family Stations to three years, holding it not arbitrary or violative of Article 14, balancing CAPF personnel’s interests with housing shortages.
Dilshad v. The State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner implicated through co-accused disclosures and evading investigation, reaffirming that non-cooperation disentitles relief under Section 438 CrPC.
Ashish Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the petitioner in a property dispute case involving serious injuries caused by a sharp weapon, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and non-cooperation with investigation.
Mohd. Umar @ Umar Malik & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, reaffirming the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Maj Gen H Dharmarajan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a non-recordable Reproof cannot be considered by the Selection Board for promotion, set aside the denial of promotion to the petitioner, and directed a review of his case for notional promotion with consequential pension benefits.
Chhavi Agarwal v. Anurag Goel
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the appellant's partial non-compliance with a matrimonial settlement and withdrawal of consent for mutual divorce did not constitute wilful disobedience amounting to civil contempt.
Subodh Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside dismissal orders against two CISF constables due to insufficient evidence and procedural flaws in departmental enquiries, directing reinstatement and benefits, while upholding dismissal of a third petitioner.
Union of India v. Maj Gen Rajesh Chaba
The Delhi High Court upheld Armed Forces Tribunal orders granting disability pension to retired personnel, holding that mere onset of disability in peace areas or obesity alone does not disentitle pension without cogent medical reasoning.
Union of India and Ors v. Ex MWO HFO Pramod Kumar Tripathi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension under the 1982 Entitlement Rules, emphasizing the presumption of service-related disability and the employer's burden to disprove it.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sub Meharban
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension, holding that the Release Medical Board's rejection of aggravation by military service was inadequately reasoned and could be set aside.