Delhi High Court

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Arti v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

02 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5899

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail in a rape case, holding that bail can only be cancelled on cogent supervening circumstances which were absent here.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant cancellation of bail supervening circumstances Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC

Amanpreet Singh Syall and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5787

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Parveen alias Mintoo and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

02 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5780

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Sections 323, 427, 452, 34 IPC in view of an amicable settlement between the parties and the nature of the offences involved.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement compromise deed

Prakash Chand Sharma & Ors. v. Udai Pratap Singh & Ors.

02 Aug 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:5875

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the earlier order directing status quo merged into subsequent Supreme Court orders, and no violation occurred when possession was taken post the Supreme Court's decision.

property petition_dismissed Significant contempt proceedings doctrine of merger land acquisition Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013

Namit v. State

02 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5838

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under the NDPS Act, holding that the FIR discloses a cognizable offence supported by FSL report and that quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is warranted only in rare cases.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR NDPS Act psychotropic substance

Delhi Development Authority v. Jatinder Kumar Wadhwa

02 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5649-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of DDA's cancellation of an auction sale, holding that the authority's conduct extended the payment period and negated automatic forfeiture of earnest money.

property appeal_dismissed Significant auction sale earnest money deposit payment of interest automatic cancellation

Union of India v. EX MC ERA-II Brahampal Singh Khatana

02 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3684-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service unless rebutted by the employer.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Primary Hypertension Armed Forces Tribunal Release Medical Board

Sh. Karan Dhingra & Anr. v. State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr.

01 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5773

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

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

Hanny Kumar v. Anu Gupta & Anr.

01 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5340-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a possession decree, holding that unregistered writings do not confer ownership, possession claims must be based on valid title, and prior unconditional withdrawal of appeal bars subsequent challenge via review.

property appeal_dismissed Significant possession suit Order XII Rule 6 CPC ownership adverse possession

Malti Rawat v. Union of India

01 Aug 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:5367-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appointments to the post of Lab Attendant (Finger Print) in NCRB shall be subject to the outcome of the pending Original Application, dismissing the petitioner's interim relief seeking to keep a vacancy vacant.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal Lab Attendant (Finger Print) interim relief selection process cancellation

Binku Sachdeva Kaur @ Gurneet Singh and Ors. v. State and Anr

01 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5508

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Tripta Puri v. Prashant Jain

01 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5433

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the recall of defense witnesses and held that sufficient opportunity was given to petitioners, emphasizing that delay and failure to avail hearing rights justify dismissal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. audi alteram partem natural justice delay and laches

Vikas Motors P. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

01 Aug 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:5465

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s petition to dissolve Vikas Motors Pvt. Ltd. after completion of liquidation, permitting transfer of unclaimed dividends to RBI and discharge of the Official Liquidator.

corporate petition_allowed Company dissolution Official Liquidator Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Unclaimed dividend

M/S. PARASHNATH PAPER UDYOG v. M/S. DEVIKA PACKAGING

01 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5501-DB

The Delhi High Court held that initiation of pre-institution mediation and declaration of mediation as a non-starter satisfies Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2018, and a suit filed thereafter is maintainable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 12A Commercial Courts Act Pre-institution mediation Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC Commercial Courts Rules 2018

Mukesh Kumar Thakur v. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd

01 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5370

The Delhi High Court directed the Insurance Company to deposit the enhanced compensation awarded to the injured claimant along with interest and costs, rejecting the Insurance Company's claim of ambiguity in the order.

civil petition_allowed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal enhanced compensation insurance company liability deposit of compensation

USV Private Limited v. Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

01 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5575

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of USV Private Limited, restraining Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd. from using the deceptively similar trademark "ROSUDAY" for rosuvastatin tablets, holding it infringed the registered mark "ROSEDAY".

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off summary judgment pharmaceutical trademarks

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Mamta & Ors.

01 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5468
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The Delhi High Court upheld rash and negligent driving liability but modified compensation awards in a motor accident claim appeal, aligning future loss and non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving future loss of income dependency

Sandeep Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5356

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a teacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old student, emphasizing the gravity of offences under POCSO and IPC and the breach of trust inherent in the teacher-student relationship.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC POCSO Act sexual offences against minor

Sandeep Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5356

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a teacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old student, emphasizing the gravity of offences against minors and the breach of trust inherent in the teacher-student relationship.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. POCSO Act sexual offences against minors

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Sandeep Kumar & Ors.

01 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5455

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded to the claimant for loss of dependency of a deceased homemaker by adopting minimum wages for an unskilled worker as the appropriate notional income, emphasizing just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant notional income homemaker compensation minimum wages loss of dependency