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Marico Limited v. Pratik Goyal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5077

The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's exclusive rights over the trademark 'PARACHUTE' and granted injunction against defendants' use of the deceptively similar mark 'PARALITE', finding trademark infringement, copyright violation, and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed

Paramount Plastic Industries v. Corporation Bank

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5038-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the DRAT has statutory power under Section 17A of the DRT Act to transfer SARFAESI Act appeals/applications between DRTs, including to tribunals lacking territorial jurisdiction over the secured asset.

administrative petition_dismissed

State Bank of India v. M/S Continental Construction Ltd. & Others

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5041-DB

The Delhi High Court held that belated amendments to written statements in RDDB Act proceedings are impermissible when the matter is remanded solely for leading evidence, but pure questions of law may be raised without amendment.

civil petition_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax-XI v. Rama Krishna Jewellers

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5050-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of income tax additions made under Section 68 and disallowance of making charges after finding the assessee's evidence credible and the factual findings by appellate authorities not perverse.

tax appeal_dismissed

Bharat Singh & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5076

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and the complainant's disinterest in prosecution, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to do so in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Paramount Plastic Industries v. Corporation Bank

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5040-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT’s power under Section 17A of the DRT Act to transfer appeals under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act between DRTs, including to tribunals without territorial jurisdiction over the secured asset.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mir Singh v. Govt of NCT & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5073-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a disciplinary censure against a police inspector for negligence in handling time barred cases despite his tenure starting after the cases became barred.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rakesh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5053

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Prashatn Chauhan v. University of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5052

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to admit a candidate provisionally selected for LL.B. despite delayed declaration of SOL results, holding the University cannot penalize students for its own administrative delays.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dalip @ Janu v. State

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5058

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 395 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served by the appellant, ordering his release upon payment of fine.

criminal sentence_modified

National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5047-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed refund of stamp duty to the highest bidder after cancellation of a land sale due to Committee's error, holding that limitation for refund runs from cancellation date and applying restitution principles.

civil petition_allowed

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Rajinder Sharma

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5044-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld CAT’s order directing reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by a government employee for emergency treatment at a non-empanelled hospital, emphasizing the right to self-preservation and the need for clear guidelines on vague policy terms.

administrative appeal_dismissed

UOI and Anr. v. Anil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5051-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing promotion of an SC candidate from his eligibility date, holding that SC/ST candidates promoted on merit must be adjusted against unreserved posts and MACP benefits do not substitute actual promotion.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Pradeep Kumar Biswas

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5045

The Delhi High Court held that without specific statutory provisions or proven equivalence, parity in pay scales alone does not entitle an employee to a higher pay scale, setting aside the CAT's order granting higher pay to an Automobile Engineer.

service_law appeal_allowed

Saleem Qureshi v. State

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5055-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father for raping his minor daughter, holding that absence of semen does not negate penile penetration when supported by credible victim testimony and medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Dalip Kumar

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5054-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing aggregation of service across Railway units for LDCE eligibility despite transfer on request with bottom seniority.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dr. C.P. Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5043-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld retrospective seniority and promotion of deputationists absorbed into the Forensic Science Laboratory, dismissing a direct recruit's challenge to the seniority list.

service_law petition_dismissed

Shri Sukhbir Singh and Ors. v. Gaindo Devi and Others

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5042-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a family settlement under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, dismissing the claim of a married daughter’s heirs to ancestral property on the ground of valid relinquishment evidenced by mutation records and oral testimony.

property appeal_dismissed

Shubh Gulati & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5048

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the government's decision to exclude India's participation in Soft Tennis at the 2014 Asian Games, holding that such policy decisions are not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SAS v. NAKUL BAJAJ & ORS

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2014 · 2014:DHC:5049

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte injunction restraining defendants from unauthorized use and sale of Christian Louboutin's trademarked luxury goods online, affirming protection against trademark infringement, passing off, and violation of publicity rights.

civil appeal_allowed