Delhi High Court

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Pankaj Daang v. State of NCT of Delhi

16 Oct 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7557

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious extortion and abetment to suicide case, citing contradictions in prosecution evidence and compliance with interim bail conditions.

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Radha v. Renu Arora

16 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal for lack of substantial question of law, affirming that reappreciation of facts is impermissible in second appeals under Section 100 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant second appeal substantial question of law Section 100 CPC reappreciation of evidence

M/S Columbia Petro Chem Pvt. Ltd. v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging arbitration proceedings under the MSMED Act, holding that disputed factual issues regarding MSME registration date must be decided by the arbitrator and declined to interfere at the interlocutory stage.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant MSMED Act MSME registration date Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 16 judicial interference in arbitration

Centre for Policy Research v. Union of India

16 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7582

The Delhi High Court held that during suspension under the FCRA, an entity may utilize 25% of the total unutilized foreign contribution held in all forms, including fixed deposits and government bonds, not limited to current account balances.

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Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Central Bureau of Investigation

16 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of an accused in judicial custody to a specialized hospital for medical treatment under strict conditions ensuring custody and security.

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Rajinder Singh Passi & Anr. v. Tata Capital Financial Services Limited & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7657

The Delhi High Court clarified that interim relief granted without merit adjudication is temporary and directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to decide the interim prayer within four weeks, disposing of the review petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed interim relief Debt Recovery Tribunal mortgaged property coercive action

Shri Shori Lal v. Ismat Zehra

16 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7683

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.10,000 per month during the pendency of the revision petition following an eviction order, subject to final adjudication.

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

Dinesh Kumar and Ors. v. Central Public Works Department and Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:7553-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the Industrial Tribunal's factual finding that the appellants were employed by private contractors and not CPWD, and held that principal employer liability under CLRA arises only after dues are determined and contractors fail to pay.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant principal employer liability Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 Industrial Tribunal findings writ jurisdiction

Delhi Public School Society v. Aviral Education Welfare and Cultural Society and Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7592

The Delhi High Court upheld injunction restraining unauthorized use of DPS trademarks post-termination of joint venture, allowing limited interim use for current students with conditions to protect interests and ensure compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off joint venture agreement permanent injunction

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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