Delhi High Court

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Geeta Sharma v. Rishi Bhardwaj

18 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:7755-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition concerning wilful disobedience of orders related to a minor child's passport and examination documents, directing the respondent to submit required documents directly to the school.

family petition_dismissed Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 wilful disobedience passport renewal VISA renewal

Narain Dass v. Laxmi Naram & Ors.

18 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7747

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending interim application under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal under its supervisory jurisdiction.

civil other Procedural Article 227 Constitution of India Order XXXIX Rule 1 CPC Order XXXIX Rule 2 CPC interim application

Anoop Sharma v. Pukhraj Singh Chug and Ors.

18 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:690-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against refusal of interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that objectionable communications against the arbitral tribunal without following statutory procedures justify recusal and that a party must intend to proceed with arbitration to maintain Section 9 petitions.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition Section 14 termination of arbitrator Section 15 substitution of arbitrator

Jagbir In J/C v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:7778

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363, 366, 376 IPC and POCSO Act where the victim and accused were married with children, holding that the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC may be exercised in such exceptional circumstances to serve justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR consent of minor Section 376 IPC

Mohit Gupta v. Ved Prakash Kathuria

17 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7730

The Delhi High Court stayed non-bailable warrants issued against a judgment debtor in execution proceedings subject to asset disclosure, income tax filings, personal appearance, and payment conditions, balancing enforcement with debtor’s rights.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India execution proceedings non-bailable warrants stay of warrants

Raghav Chadha v. Rajya Sabha Secretariat

17 Oct 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:7616

The Delhi High Court held that the Rajya Sabha Secretariat is neither 'Government' nor a 'public officer' under section 80 CPC, thus no prior notice was required before suing it, and restored the interim protection granted to the appellant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 80 CPC Public officer Government Rajya Sabha Secretariat

Sara Carriere Dubey v. Ashish Dubey

17 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7661

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order dismissing the petitioner's application to reject a suit for partition of a jointly purchased property, holding that partial partition suits are maintainable for commonly owned properties and Indian law does not recognize tenancy by entirety between spouses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partial partition joint family property Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order II Rule 2 CPC

Pawan Dhanpatrai Malhotra v. Mahender Khari

17 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:7606
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Sessions Court's order allowing cross-examination subject to costs, holding that maintainability under Section 219 Cr.P.C. was not before the Sessions Court and must be challenged separately.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 219 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. dishonour of cheque

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Union of India

17 Oct 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:8062-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the fly ash utilization notification, holding that the matter is pending before the National Green Tribunal and should be adjudicated by the expert body.

administrative petition_dismissed fly ash utilization thermal power plants environmental regulation National Green Tribunal

Anjana Singh v. Jinu Prakash

17 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7729

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to file a delayed written statement in a possession suit subject to costs and conditions, setting aside the Trial Court's order striking off the defence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India written statement delay in filing defence striking off defence

Ajit Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:7602
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall and expungement of remarks against a judicial officer in a judgment, clarifying that judicial orders can be challenged without impugning the judge personally and directing that future circulated judgments omit judges' names to protect judicial dignity.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC judicial strictures judicial orders challenge judicial hierarchy

Raj Bala & Anr v. Maya Devi & Ors

17 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7728

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging refusal to transfer an appeal relating to an injunction suit to the court hearing a partition suit over the same property, holding that distinct causes of action and procedural stages do not justify transfer.

civil petition_dismissed transfer petition Section 24 CPC Article 227 Constitution injunction suit

Directorate of Enforcement v. Dev Inder Bhalla

17 Oct 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:7599
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The Delhi High Court held that executing open-ended non-bailable warrants issued prior to filing of complaint after cognizance is taken is unjustified, and police custody under PMLA must comply with statutory safeguards, dismissing the Enforcement Directorate's petition seeking remand of the accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 non-bailable warrant police custody Section 19 PMLA

Union Bank of India v. Chander Prakash

17 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7746

The High Court granted the defendant a final opportunity to cross-examine the plaintiff's witness despite prior negligence, imposing costs to ensure justice and expeditious trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 18 Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India recall of witness

Desh Deepak Sharma v. Harsh Khosla

17 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7820

The Delhi High Court granted a further four-month extension to the Trial Court for disposal of a pending civil suit, emphasizing reasonable extensions to ensure expeditious justice.

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Parveen Kumar Jain v. Rajan Seth & Ors.

17 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7655

The Delhi High Court held that the generic term 'CHUR CHUR NAAN' cannot be monopolized, directed parties to distinguish their business names to avoid confusion, and made permanent injunction absolute following the Defendants' cessation of use.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant generic marks injunction trademark consumer confusion

Trilok Chand Chaudhary v. State

17 Oct 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:7586

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail in a Rs. 25 crore property fraud case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and rejecting delay in FIR as sole ground for bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail economic offences cheating criminal conspiracy

Laxmi Balmiki & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd. & Ors.

17 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7631

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking release of compensation awarded to a legal heir with unknown whereabouts, directing the amount to be preserved until claimed.

civil petition_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 compensation motor accident claims

Shiju Jacob Varghese v. Tower Vision Limited & Ors.

17 Oct 2023 · Manmohan J; Mini Pushkarna J · 2023:DHC:7628-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous and barred by a foreign consent order, emphasizing the principles of comity of courts and abuse of process in parallel litigation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant consent order infructuous suit abuse of process forum shopping

Alka Rajvanshi Jain v. Union of India and Anr.

17 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7587-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary proceedings against a quasi-judicial officer, holding that mere erroneous judicial orders do not constitute misconduct unless accompanied by mala fide or extraneous considerations.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant quasi-judicial functions disciplinary proceedings Charge Memorandum CVC Circular