Delhi High Court

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State v. Ravinder @ Bittoo

21 Aug 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6103
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The High Court set aside the discharge under section 376 IPC for failure to consider the FIR and section 164 statement, remanding the case for framing of charge after proper judicial scrutiny.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge discharge under section 227 CrPC section 376 IPC section 328 IPC

Gripple Limited & Anr. v. Absolute Air Solutions & Ors.

21 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5992

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining defendants from using the 'GRIPPLE' trademark after they undertook not to use it, with plaintiffs foregoing damages and costs.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement permanent injunction registered trademark GRIPPLE

TPF Getinsa Euroestudios, SL in Association with Segmental Consulting & Infrastructure Advisory (P) Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

21 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5948

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator as per contract terms and treated the petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act as an application under Section 17 for interim reliefs, without deciding the merits of the termination dispute.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 appointment of arbitrator

Ravi Dhingra v. State & Anr.

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summons and discharge applications against a director under Sections 138 and 141 NI Act, holding that liability depends on being in charge of company affairs at the time of offence and resignation must be effective to absolve responsibility.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 Director liability

Hari Mohan Singh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma
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The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 308/34 IPC and 323/341/354/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the nature of injuries, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC

Ramdev@Aman v. State

21 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6005

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in an attempt to murder case, holding that parity with co-accused granted bail is not a right when the accused’s role and evidence against him are distinct and grave.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. attempt to murder parity in bail

Castrol Limited v. Pawan Kumar, Trading as Bluextar Lubricants

21 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9169

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to Castrol Limited against Bluextar Lubricants for trademark infringement and passing off by using deceptively similar marks and trade dress.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off trade dress permanent injunction

Union of India & Ors. v. LT COL C Preveen Retd

21 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3216-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that such disability is service-related unless the employer disproves it, and underscoring the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Primary Hypertension Armed Forces Tribunal certiorari jurisdiction

Ravinder Kumar v. Raj Singh

19 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6544

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court can extend the mandate of an Arbitral Tribunal even after expiry, and accordingly extended the mandate by six months.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of mandate Arbitral Tribunal

Batra Medicos & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Aug 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:LHC:5869-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of highest bidders on grounds of predatory pricing and affirmed the tender award to next highest bidders, dismissing challenges to the process and revocation of MSE purchase preference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process predatory pricing authorized local chemist Central Government Health Scheme

Rahul Sharma v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

18 Aug 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to daily wager employees terminated illegally, holding reinstatement is not automatic for temporary workers without sanctioned posts.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant daily wager industrial disputes act Section 25F reinstatement

ASI Ashok Kumar v. Union of India

18 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6044-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a show cause notice issued for non-disclosure of conviction and alleged misconduct, holding that no interference is warranted at this preliminary stage.

criminal petition_dismissed show cause notice disciplinary proceedings conviction disclosure promotion misconduct

Shahrukh v. State

18 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5896

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a theft case involving alleged administration of intoxicating substances, relying on the negative FSL report and period of custody.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC FSL report intoxicating substance

Mattel Inc v. Present Enterprises & Ors.

18 Aug 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:5943

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions protecting Mattel's registered 'KICK AND PLAY' trademark and 'Rainforest Family' characters against infringing baby gyms sold online, directing Flipkart to remove infringing listings upon notice.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Copyright infringement Permanent injunction Online marketplace liability

R.K. Kapoor v. National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

18 Aug 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:5865-DB

The Delhi High Court mandated effective enforcement and monitoring of rainwater harvesting systems across Delhi to address critical water scarcity, emphasizing inter-agency coordination and integration with urban planning.

administrative petition_allowed Significant rainwater harvesting water conservation Delhi Jal Board building bye-laws

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

18 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6159

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act after the parties amicably settled the dispute and the petitioners paid the full assessed amount.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC Indian Electricity Act 2003 quashing of FIR electricity theft

O P Gupta v. Central Bureau of Investigation

18 Aug 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:5848
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence during appeal, holding that suspension is discretionary and requires a prima facie case of acquittal, which was not established.

criminal appeal_dismissed suspension of sentence prima facie view conviction appeal

Siddhartha Mukherjee v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Anr.

18 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6088

The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of 'no work no pay' and dismissed the petition challenging salary deductions due to the petitioner's deliberate refusal to join reassigned duties.

labor petition_dismissed Significant no work no pay employee reassignment salary deduction unauthorized absence

Saurabh Shukla v. Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd.

18 Aug 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:5964
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Delhi High Court held that persons with disabilities have a constitutional and statutory right to non-discriminatory health insurance coverage, directing IRDAI and insurers to ensure appropriate products and compliance.

administrative petition_allowed Significant persons with disabilities health insurance discrimination reasonable accommodation

Disha Langan v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

18 Aug 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:5877
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The Delhi High Court quashed summons and criminal complaint against a shooter petitioner, holding that mere use of her license by her father without her knowledge does not establish criminal liability under the Customs Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 204 CrPC Section 482 CrPC vicarious liability