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Steelcase Inc. v. Mr. K.J. Bhuta and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4521

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for stay and rectification under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, holding that the plea of invalidity of the plaintiff's trademark "STEELCASE" was not prima facie tenable.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Divesh Kumar Dutta v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4544

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement and full restitution, applying the principles of abuse of process and interest of justice under Section 528 BNSS, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited v. Bali Ram Trading as Bali Kitchenware Industries and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4527

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to remove the impugned trademark 'CROMPTON' for being identical and deceptively similar to the petitioner's well-known mark 'CROMPTON GREAVES', holding it liable for cancellation under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar Poddar & Anr. v. Local Level Committee through DC South Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4517

Delhi High Court, exercising parens patriae jurisdiction, appointed a registered institution as legal guardian for a mentally disabled adult and directed a structured transition to institutional care while interim administration of assets continues.

family appeal_allowed

Oswaal Books and Learnings Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4519

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to register the trademark "ONE FOR ALL" for educational books, holding it to be a common descriptive phrase lacking distinctiveness and not entitled to protection under Section 9(1)(a) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Saleem Ahmad v. Shri Sudarshan Kumar Joshi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4606

The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s issuance of warrants of arrest under Order XXI Rule 37 CPC for non-compliance in execution proceedings but kept them in abeyance on condition of the petitioner’s appearance and response.

civil petition_dismissed

Vikram Singh Dalal; Shipra Bali; Pratham Chawla v. Sunita Jain

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4608

The High Court granted the defendant one final opportunity to examine a defense witness who could not appear earlier due to reasons beyond control, subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Deepak Mowar v. Payal Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4610

The High Court granted limited interim relief by keeping non-bailable warrants in abeyance and directed the petitioner to seek urgent hearing before the appellate consumer commission without expressing opinion on the merits.

civil petition_dismissed

Sharafat Ali Ansari & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4545

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023 and Supreme Court precedent.

criminal petition_allowed

Manish Kumar Lamba & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4546

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of a genuine settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process through amicable dispute resolution.

criminal petition_allowed

Ashwini Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4505

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ of quo warranto challenging the appointment of NHPC CMD, holding that locus standi is required even in quo warranto petitions and that ACC's approval of eligibility relaxation validates the appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Narinder Singh and Anr. v. University of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4504

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging appointments at Hansraj College due to delay and upheld the validity of the selection process and appointments.

administrative petition_dismissed

Naman Lakhanpal v. Vineet Kumar Lakhanpal

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4533-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that visitation duration must correspond to the expenses paid, directing Rs. 25,000 for three-day visitation and additional payment for extension to one week.

family appeal_allowed

Ravinder Chopra v. Life Insurance Corporation of India

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4520

The Delhi High Court held that a permanent reduction in pay for a single incident of discourteous behavior was disproportionate and remanded the matter for reconsideration of appropriate punishment under LIC Staff Regulations.

labor appeal_allowed

Sarla Holdings Private Limited v. Pr Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-7 New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4470-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the option for concessional tax under Section 115BAA must be exercised before the due date of filing the return, and delay in filing Form 10-IC cannot cure failure to opt timely.

tax petition_dismissed

State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Jaidev

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025

The Delhi High Court partially allowed appeals against acquittal, convicting Jaidev, Suraj Bhan, and Jagmal for obscene and sexual harassment offences under IPC and POCSO Act, affirming the credibility of child victim testimony and corroborative electronic evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ravinder Singhania v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Independent Directors of Unitech Ltd. for offences under IPC, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of active involvement and criminal intent does not attract liability.

criminal petition_allowed

Sheela Overseas Private Limited v. PR Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-08 Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4474-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for AY 2015-16, an assessee is not required to explain the source of the source of unsecured loans under Section 68, and additions on that basis are unsustainable if the assessee satisfactorily explains the nature and source of the credit.

tax appeal_allowed

Arshaduddin Ahmad @ Arshad Ahmad v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 28 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4509

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity of narcotics, emphasizing the accused's medical condition and undue delay in trial despite statutory bail restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chandigarh Administration v. Registrar General, High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 28 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 786

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directions for verandah construction and eco-friendly parking measures at the Chandigarh High Court, balancing heritage preservation with functional public interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed