Delhi High Court

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The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, India v. https://bhagavatam.in/#gsc.tab=0 & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · CS(COMM) 657/2023

The Delhi High Court granted ex parte interim injunctions restraining unauthorized online reproduction and dissemination of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust’s copyrighted works and directed intermediaries to block infringing content.

civil appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement original literary works public domain ex parte injunction

Mandhir Singh Todd v. Directorate of Enforcement

21 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6876
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, holding that the treatment was available in India and the risk of absconding justified maintaining the Look Out Circular against the accused in a money laundering case.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Look Out Circular Right to travel abroad Section 482 CrPC Prevention of Money Laundering Act

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

21 Sep 2023 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to disputes arising from termination of a private joint venture agreement lacking public law elements and upheld injunction restraining unauthorized use of the Delhi Public School trademark.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 private contract public function

Sangeeta Sharma v. GNCT of Delhi

21 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6959

The Delhi High Court held that administrative duties involving direct COVID-19 related operations qualify as 'COVID-19 duty' under the Cabinet Decision, entitling the deceased officer's family to ex-gratia compensation.

administrative petition_allowed Significant COVID-19 duty ex-gratia compensation Cabinet Decision 2835 Government of NCT of Delhi

Pooja v. State of GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6958

The Delhi High Court directed government authorities to consider the petitioner’s claim for COVID-19 duty ex-gratia compensation, emphasizing the need for documentary proof of deployment while recognizing the petitioner’s legitimate expectation based on public announcements.

administrative other Significant ex-gratia payment COVID-19 duty deployment proof public announcement

IMAGE CONSUMER MEDIA PVT.LTD v. SPA LUXURY LIFESTYLE LTD

21 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6907

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve SPA Luxury Lifestyle Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, concluding winding up proceedings due to absence of assets and funds.

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

Neelam Kumari v. The University of Delhi & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7372

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual female employee is entitled to maternity benefits and protection from termination during maternity leave, directing reinstatement and payment of dues after unlawful termination.

labor appeal_allowed Significant maternity benefit contractual employee termination without notice maternity leave

Arpita Ghosh and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

21 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6957

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to release Rs. 1 crore ex-gratia compensation to the family of a doctor who died of COVID-19 contracted during his duties at a Mohalla Clinic, affirming entitlement despite the clinic not being a dedicated COVID-19 center.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex-gratia compensation COVID-19 duty healthcare workers Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic

State v. Raju @ Lokpal & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:7154
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of accused from section 308 IPC charges, holding that simple head injuries without intention or knowledge to cause death do not constitute culpable homicide.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 308 IPC Discharge under Section 227 CrPC Framing of charge Prima facie case

Zarina Naqvi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

21 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6869-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed terminal benefits must be calculated from the date of the employee's death, not from the date of document submission.

administrative petition_allowed Significant terminal benefits interest on delayed payment employee death pensionary benefits

Usha & Ors. v. Bishan Singh & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6928
Cites 3 · Cited by 7

Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the deceased's income should be assessed as a skilled worker's minimum wage and that loss of consortium must be awarded individually to all claimants.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim income assessment minimum wages loss of consortium

Sanjeev Jain v. State & Anr

21 Sep 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:6867

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a fraud case involving alleged non-payment for goods and fabricated e-way bills, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary given the petitioner's cooperation and the civil nature of the dispute.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Section 420 IPC Section 468 IPC

Arvind Kumar v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

21 Sep 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:6866

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of cheating in a property transaction after considering the period of incarceration and the filing of the charge sheet, subject to conditions preventing evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. cheating criminal breach of trust

Greenlam Industries Limited v. SDB Infrastructures Pvt Ltd & Anr

21 Sep 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:6896

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaintiff, as successor by demerger, has a cause of action for specific performance and the suit is neither barred by limitation nor res judicata.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order I Rule 10 CPC limitation

Deep Chand Koli v. Net Ram

21 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7319

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that issues of oral partition and revocation of GPA require evidence and cannot be decided at the pleading stage.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint oral partition

Om Prakash v. Som Prakash Gupta

21 Sep 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:7417
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order due to invalid service of summons, emphasizing strict compliance with service provisions under the Delhi Rent Control Act and granting the tenant an opportunity to file leave to defend.

property appeal_allowed Significant eviction service of summons Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend

Uma Sharma v. Octagon Builders & Promoters

21 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6905
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court transferred pending winding up petitions under the Companies Act, 1956 to the NCLT in light of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, emphasizing revival over liquidation and avoiding parallel proceedings.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant winding up Companies Act, 1956 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 transfer to NCLT

Varun v. Amit Khanna

21 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed summons under section 138 NIA against a non-executive director appointed after issuance of dishonoured cheques, holding that vicarious liability requires proof of control and responsibility at the relevant time.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act vicarious liability director liability

FEMC Pratibha Joint Venture v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes

21 Sep 2023 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:6839-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court quashed the adjustment order improperly withholding VAT refunds and directed their release with interest, while allowing statutory appeals against default notices.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 refund adjustment order default notices

Smt Jagdevi Jagdei v. The General Manager Vigilance & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7213

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus to disclose a pending departmental inquiry's result and compensation, holding that reliefs not prayed for and premature reliefs cannot be granted under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ of mandamus Article 226 departmental inquiry forged documents