Delhi High Court

63,783 judgments

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Mannan & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

16 Oct 2023 · Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7574

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce by khula, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC settlement

Navnath Sampat Pukale v. State

16 Oct 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7552

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of criminal breach of trust under Section 408 IPC, holding that the offence under Section 411 IPC was not made out and emphasizing the presumption of innocence and principles governing bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 408 IPC Section 411 IPC criminal breach of trust

LA GAJJAR MACHINERIES PVT LTD v. KESARI LAL - ARUNA INDUSTRIES AND ANR

16 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7595

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Trade Marks to promptly update the status of an expired trademark on the official website and disposed of the petition with liberty to revive if renewed.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Trade Mark Trademark Expiry Registrar of Trade Marks Trademark Status Update

Mohd. Khalid @ Altaf v. State NCT of Delhi

16 Oct 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7565
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence and evidence on record preclude bail despite some inconsistencies in witness testimonies.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sunita Devi & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7613

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award fixing the deceased's income at Rs. 21,000 per month based on employer testimony and prevailing wages, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation income determination daily wages

News 24 Broadcast India Limited v. York Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7590

The Delhi High Court held the Managing Director of York Media Solutions prima facie guilty of contempt for wilfully breaching a payment undertaking but disposed of the petition after partial compliance and a monetary deposit.

civil petition_allowed contempt of court undertaking wilful disobedience bailable warrant

Universal Sompo Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Sumit & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7611
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The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to a minor claimant, affirming that loss of future income can be assessed based on minimum wages and that pain and suffering awards aligned with Supreme Court precedents are justified.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident compensation loss of future income minor claimant permanent disability

Jagdish Singh Shary v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7584
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The Delhi High Court directed CARA to comply with the Adoption Amendment Regulations, 2021 by issuing No Objection Certificates for intercountry adoptions and to explain delays and procedural irregularities in the adoption process.

family other Significant Central Adoption Resource Authority No Objection Certificate Adoption Amendment Regulations 2021 Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956

Hardip Singh Sidhu v. Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7594

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing existing online use of the 'JALSA' Sydney Opera House performance while restraining fresh uploads, pending comprehensive adjudication of competing copyright claims.

civil other Significant copyright infringement sound recording assignment agreement interim injunction

National Insurance Co Ltd v. LRS of Lokesh Sharma & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla

The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the offending vehicle in a fatal motor accident, modified the compensation quantum by correcting the multiplier and non-pecuniary heads, and directed release of the awarded amount to the claimants.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving compensation multiplier

AYUR UNITED CARE LLP v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

16 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar
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The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging IPAB orders prior to its abolition must be heard by Single Judges under the IPD Rules, rejecting the contention for Division Bench jurisdiction.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Intellectual Property Appellate Board IPAB abolition Intellectual Property Division Rules 2021 Delhi High Court Rules

Subhash Wadhwa v. Gurpreet Singh

16 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8083

The High Court held that a suit filed after 20 years delay following dismissal of an earlier suit on merits is barred by limitation and not saved by Section 14 of the Limitation Act, allowing the revision petition to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 14 Limitation Act Limitation Rejection of plaint

Red Bull AG v. Rohidas Popat Kapadnis & Anr.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7589
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The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting Red Bull AG's registered blue and silver trade dress against infringing use by 'SEVEN HOURS' energy drink, allowing disposal of seized goods subject to damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trade dress protection colour combination trademark energy drink packaging interim injunction

Khalid Riaz & Ors. v. Chaman Begum

16 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7685

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a reasonable rate after an eviction order, following Supreme Court precedent, during the pendency of the revision petition.

property other Significant use and occupation charges eviction order lease deed market rent

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Reena Raghav and Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7632
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award calculating loss of dependency for a deceased minor based on minimum wages with future prospects and affirmed the 9% interest rate on compensation, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant loss of dependency minor child compensation minimum wages future prospects

Shail Shukla v. DDA

16 Oct 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:7641

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner with prior allotment of a flat under 67 sq.m. is eligible for allotment of a plot under the Rohini Scheme as governed by the Nazul Land Rules, and mere non-disclosure of prior allotment does not disentitle her.

property petition_allowed Significant Rohini Residential Scheme 1981 DDA (Disposal of Developed Nazul Land) Rules 1981 Rule 17 Nazul Land Rules eligibility for allotment

DSCL Fengshun Wabag v. Delhi Jal Board & Anr.

16 Oct 2023 · Yogesh Khanna
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of respondents under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that a duly stamped true copy of the arbitration agreement suffices for such appointment despite objections on stamping and financial liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Stamping of arbitration agreement True copy vs original agreement

Ramnivas Sharma & Anr v. Satender Bhati

16 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7763

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.4,000 per month during the pendency of the revision petition following an eviction order, relying on the Supreme Court precedent that such charges must be paid at market rent.

civil other Significant use and occupation charges eviction order market rent tenant liability

Ratna Choudhary v. Dipankar Mahto

14 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8275-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the grant of divorce on grounds of cruelty where the wife imposed her lifestyle on the husband, made false allegations, refused financial support, and withdrew from the matrimonial relationship.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia)

Dipankar Mahto v. Ratna Choudhary

14 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8515-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a divorced wife is entitled to permanent alimony irrespective of divorce grounds but modified the quantum, granting only lump sum alimony for residence and setting aside monthly maintenance and medical expense claims due to insufficient evidence.

family appeal_allowed Significant permanent alimony Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce maintenance