Delhi High Court

94,045 judgments

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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

M/S Jayem Auto Industries (P) Ltd. v. Bank of Baroda & Ors.

01 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5393-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside unreasoned recovery tribunal orders against a company, directing fresh adjudication on whether payments made discharged its liability on hundies discounted by the bank.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 Debts Recovery Tribunal Bills of Exchange discharge of liability

Rajdhani Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd. v. Punjab and Sind Bank

01 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5513-DB

The Delhi High Court held that civil suits do not stay recovery proceedings under the RDB Act and directed the DRT to proceed expeditiously with the bank's recovery claims against the petitioner.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 Debts Recovery Tribunal civil suit vs recovery proceedings locus to intervene

Chitrasen v. Mohd Hrun & Ors

01 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5421
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing disability assessment, including employer contributions in income, adding future prospects, awarding attendant and disfigurement charges, and substantially increasing prosthetic limb compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant functional disability loss of earning capacity future prospects attendant charges

Shilpi Verma v. Central Board of Secondary Education

01 Aug 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:5344-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of a challenge to CBSE's selection process, holding that the interview was part of the advertised criteria and there was no arbitrariness in awarding marks.

administrative petition_dismissed selection process interview weightage arbitrariness Central Administrative Tribunal

Harinder Dhingra v. Indian Overseas Bank & Ors.

01 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5343-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT order allowing impleadment of a third party alleged to have fraudulently siphoned bank funds in recovery proceedings, affirming the bank's right as dominus litis to amend claims and implead necessary parties.

civil petition_dismissed Significant impleadment dominus litis proprietary concern fraudulent diversion

Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre v. M/S Sparkle Assocaistes

01 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5498-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that courts cannot interfere with an award on merits unless it is perverse or patently illegal under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act Section 37 Arbitration Act Patent illegality

Sanjay Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

01 Aug 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:5368-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the cooperative society to respond to the petitioner's ownership and charge-related complaints within seven days, with further action by the Registrar Cooperative Societies if no reply is received.

property other Procedural cooperative housing society transfer of ownership maintenance charges development charges