Delhi High Court

33,441 judgments

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STP Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

13 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6603

The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic refusal of the trademark 'ShaliCRMB' considering the appellant's prior registrations and injunction, allowing the application to proceed for advertisement.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 9 Section 11 Trademark registration

Sonu Kumar v. Union of India and Ors

13 Sep 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6691-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking appointment as Constable in ITBP after a 12-year delay, holding that delay and laches bar relief in recruitment matters where the petitioner did not participate in earlier litigations.

administrative petition_dismissed delay and laches public employment recruitment appointment

Pernod Ricard India Private Limited v. Gagan Wine Trade and Financiers Limited & Ors.

13 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6648

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for infringing the plaintiff’s 'IMPERIAL BLUE' trademark and trade dress, permitting use of a modified label and disposal of existing infringing stock.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement trade dress permanent injunction packaging

Utsav Bhattacharjee v. Reculta Solutions Private Limited & Ors.

13 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6593

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's procedural order issuing summons and notice under Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC, directing advancement of the hearing date with parties' consent and leaving merits open.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC interlocutory order summons and notice

Achal Rana v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

13 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6619
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC involving cyber-fraud, holding that ongoing investigation and potential multiple victims preclude quashing despite a private settlement.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR cyber-fraud Section 420 IPC compromise settlement

Mohammad Shahid v. Anil Kumar & Ors

13 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6730
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for future loss of income and non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim by applying Supreme Court precedents on future prospects and pain and suffering.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim future prospects compensation enhancement pain and suffering

Akash Kumar v. State

13 Sep 2023 · Vikas Mahajan, J. · 2023:DHC:6594

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, holding that co-accused disclosure statements are inadmissible and the prosecution failed to conclusively implicate him, subject to conditions ensuring trial attendance.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC disclosure statement inadmissibility

Sahibe Alam v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

13 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6707

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused husband in a dowry death case after forensic and medical reports failed to support the prosecution's claim of poisoning and cruelty.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. dowry death Section 304B IPC

Subhash Chander Sehgal v. The Insurance Ombudsman & Ors.

13 Sep 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7144

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Insurance Ombudsman's order, holding that the petitioner was bound by the clear terms of the annuity policies and no misrepresentation was established.

civil appeal_dismissed insurance policy annuity plan misrepresentation surrender value

Ajay Kumar Shaw & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

13 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7398

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Smt Shakuntala Devi & Anr. v. Central Bank of India

13 Sep 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma, CJ; Sanjeev Narula, J · 2023:DHC:7231-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a bank employee's transfer order despite his mother's disability, holding that caregiver exemption from transfer is subject to administrative constraints and courts must exercise judicial restraint in service transfers.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer of employee caregiver Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Office Memorandum 08.10.2018

Yogender Mandal v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

13 Sep 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:6991-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully within the designated zone strictly as per his Certificate of Vending, while permitting him to seek classification as a stationary street vendor from the Town Vending Committee.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Town Vending Committee

Mohd Raj v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Sep 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6597

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case, emphasizing that seriousness of offence alone does not preclude bail when witness testimonies are contradictory and trial is pending.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 302 IPC Section 439 CrPC contradictory witness testimony

Vipin & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6938
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving robbery with a weapon, holding that serious offences against society cannot be quashed merely on compromise under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC robbery compromise

Shahnawaj & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi Through SHO & Anr.

13 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7397

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Varsha @ Rahul Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Sep 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:6590

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, holding that confessional statements require corroboration and the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against her at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail confessional statement Section 161 Cr.P.C. call detail records

M/S. PECON SOFTWARE LTD. v. MD. MAZHAR

13 Sep 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:6754

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte award granting difference of minimum wages to workmen, ruling that due notice and non-appearance justify ex-parte proceedings and limiting High Court interference under Articles 226/227 to jurisdictional or legal errors.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Minimum Wages Act, 1948 ex-parte award Form-IX summons Articles 226 and 227

Lalit Kumar v. Sunita

13 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6704-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the family court appeal on maintenance by recording the parties' amicable settlement under a Memorandum of Understanding, allowing withdrawal of pending proceedings subject to compliance.

family appeal_dismissed Family Courts Act, 1984 maintenance Memorandum of Understanding Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

S. Rajadurai v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

13 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6617
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for rape on false promise of marriage where both parties were married and had consensual live-in relationship, holding that no prima facie offence under Section 376 IPC was made out.

criminal petition_allowed Significant live-in relationship false promise of marriage Section 376 IPC consent

Rashi Gupta v. Udit Thapar

13 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6714-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a mutual settlement between spouses on maintenance and related claims, directing withdrawal of pending litigations and protecting the husband from third-party complaints related to the matrimonial dispute.

family appeal_dismissed Family Courts Act, 1984 maintenance alimony stridhan