Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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Chand Suraj v. Union of India and Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Jasmeet Singh; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8510-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition directing the petitioner to be considered under the general category for recruitment despite EWS certificate timing issues, emphasizing merit-based selection.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant EWS certificate document verification recruitment general category

Hitesh Chhabra & Anr. v. Sandeep Chhabra & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8572-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed appeals to direct an interim arrangement for cheque signing in a family partnership dispute under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to maintain business operations pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Section 9 Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 interim relief partnership dispute family business

Burger King Company LLC v. Ranjan Gupta & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8671

The Delhi High Court declared 'BURGER KING' a well-known trademark, confirmed injunction against defendants' use of the mark, and approved a settlement permitting defendants' use of 'BURGER EMPEROR' marks.

intellectual_property settled Significant well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999 trademark infringement passing off

Burger King Company LLC v. Virendra Kumar Gupta & Anr.

29 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8671

The Delhi High Court declared 'BURGER KING' a well-known trademark, confirmed injunction against infringing use by defendants, and approved a settlement restricting defendants from using the mark while permitting use of 'BURGER EMPEROR'.

intellectual_property settled Significant Trademark infringement Well-known mark Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 124 cancellation

Avtar Singh Kochar @ Dolly v. The State of NCT of Delhi

29 Nov 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:8502
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused under MCOCA, holding that reasonable grounds must exist to deny bail and that retracted confessions are to be examined at trial, balancing statutory provisions with fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant MCOCA bail organized crime syndicate Section 21(4) MCOCA

Avinash Rastogi v. Bhupesh Khullar

29 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8655

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place relevant manufacturer invoices on record at a late stage, holding that relevant corroborative documents can be admitted before evidence recording begins despite initial non-filing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant admission of documents Order XI Rule 1(c)(ii) CPC cause of action relevant documents

Avtar Singh Kochar v. Enforcement Directorate

29 Nov 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:8501
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Delhi High Court granted bail to a 69-year-old accused hawala operator in a money laundering case under PMLA, emphasizing broad probabilities and constitutional rights over detailed evidence at bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act money laundering bail Section 3 PMLA

Christian Ifeanyichukwu @ Duru Christian v. Central Bureau of Investigation

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8524

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a foreign national accused of serious fraud and cheating offences, holding that unauthorized stay and risk of fleeing justice justify denial of bail despite chargesheet filing and co-accused granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail foreign national fraud cheating

Vinay Kumar Verma & Anr. v. Harjit Singh Shah

29 Nov 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2015 SCC OnLine Del 9436

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of leave to defend in an eviction petition, holding that ownership persists until physical possession by the government under land acquisition, and triable issues on tenancy and ownership require trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend land acquisition physical possession

Canara Bank v. M/s. Surekha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

29 Nov 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8478

The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of M/s Surekha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator due to absence of assets and completion of winding up.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Company dissolution Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator discharge Winding up

Hema Gusain v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

29 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8604

The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings under the Chartered Accountants Act cannot continue against a firm or deceased member, and upheld ICAI's closure of the complaint following the death of the responsible partner.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 disciplinary proceedings death of member firm liability

Punit Kotia v. State

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8527

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the serious allegations and corroborated eyewitness evidence preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application Section 439 Cr.P.C. Section 302 IPC eyewitness testimony

M/S SRI GANESH ENGINEERING WORKS v. NORTHERN RAILWAY & ANR.

29 Nov 2023 · Jyoti Singh
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

Delhi High Court held that an arbitration appointment procedure allowing one party to appoint 2/3rd of arbitrators from a restricted panel violates party autonomy and impartiality, directing appointment of an independent sole arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Party autonomy

Mahesh Namkeen Pvt. Ltd. v. Patola Industries and Anr.

29 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8556

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to the prior user Plaintiff restraining Defendants from using the mark 'MAHESH' after cancellation of Defendants' trademark registrations and ordered withdrawal of conflicting applications.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement prior user rights permanent injunction territorial jurisdiction

Mr. Maahi Neil Jaipal v. University of Delhi

29 Nov 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:8586
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi is not mandatorily required to reserve seats for foreign national students in the integrated law courses for 2023-24, dismissing the petition challenging the absence of such quota.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant foreign national students seat reservation Academic Council resolutions Delhi University Act 1922

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital Management v. Preeti

29 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8500

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order recalling the closure of the petitioner's right to file a written statement subject to costs and affirmed the lawful imposition of costs for adjournment, dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XVII Rule 1(2)(c) CPC imposition of costs adjournment

Wipro GE Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

29 Nov 2023 · Yogesh Khanna; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8487-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a tender bid for failure to submit mandatory Manufacturer's Authorization and non-compliance with Public Procurement Orders restricting bids linked to countries sharing a land border with India.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Public Procurement Order Manufacturer's Authorization Tender rejection Land border declaration

Rajat Goyal v. V. Kameswar Rao

29 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8543-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order estimating the appellant's income at ₹50,000 per month and directing maintenance pendente lite of ₹25,000 per month to the respondent and minor daughter, dismissing the appellant's challenge.

family appeal_dismissed maintenance pendente lite income assessment self-employed income income concealment

Narender Kumar @ Neeraj & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8605

The Delhi High Court held that a senior citizen cannot invoke the Senior Citizens Act for eviction without proving a legal relationship obliging the respondents to maintain him, and possession alone does not establish ownership or entitlement under the Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Senior Citizens Act Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction ownership

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Munna Lal Gupta & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8551

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding compensation to a motor accident victim despite delay in FIR lodging, emphasizing the need for cross-examination on disputed issues and corroboration by hospital records.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant delay in lodging FIR motor accident claim identification of offending vehicle cross-examination