Delhi High Court

29,726 judgments

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Ajay Kumar Manchanda v. State of Delhi

14 Jul 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:4798

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a bank fraud case where investigation was complete, evidence documentary, and the accused had no criminal antecedents.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail Section 439 CrPC cheating criminal breach of trust

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Limited v. The Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4873

The Delhi High Court set aside a defective First Examination Report issued under the wrong provision and remanded the patent divisional application for fresh consideration under the correct statutory provision with an opportunity of hearing.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Patents Act, 2000 Section 16 Section 59 First Examination Report

Rajdeep Chowdhary v. Union of India

14 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4790-DB

The Delhi High Court held that DG's displeasure is not a penalty and cannot bar promotion when departmental inquiry clears the officer, directing retrospective promotion with consequential benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant DG's displeasure promotion Departmental Promotion Committee BSF Act

Deepak Yadav & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT) & Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5019

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between family members, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs on the petitioners.

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

Kuldeep Kumar Malhotra and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

14 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4902-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of ex-servicemen contractual employees by DDA under the 2018 policy, holding no vested right exists for indefinite continuation and the Piara Singh precedent is inapplicable.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant contractual employment ex-servicemen Delhi Development Authority termination of contract

Muzaffar Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5182

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 324, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with conditions for social responsibility.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers

National Insurance Co. v. Surender Singh Anand

14 Jul 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:4789
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Delhi High Court partly reduces compensation in motor accident claim, upholds insurer liability despite driver’s invalid license, and affirms multiplier based on deceased’s age.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Notional income Multiplier

Rashmi Yadav v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4792-DB

The Delhi High Court directed that the appointment of the last selectee to the PGT (Chemistry) post be subject to the outcome of the pending original application before the Tribunal, thereby protecting the petitioner's rights without granting interim relief.

administrative appeal_dismissed interim relief Central Administrative Tribunal appointment PGT Chemistry

Jyoti Narang v. Income Tax Officer

14 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4967-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order due to defective service of show-cause notice and granted the petitioner a fresh opportunity to respond, reinforcing the principles of natural justice in tax proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed Significant principles of natural justice show-cause notice income tax assessment service of notice

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

14 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5018

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of serious offences under IPC, POCSO, and IT Act due to non-cooperation with investigation and proclaimed offender status.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail proclaimed offender Section 377 IPC POCSO Act

Sandeep @ Pinto & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Govt. of Delhi) & Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5020

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 506 IPC following amicable settlement and reunion of the married parties, exercising powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Mohd. Moshin alias Mosin & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5167

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, while preserving the children's legal rights.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Sh. Hemant Kumar & Ors. v. State and Anr.

14 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5021

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354B IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Satender

14 Jul 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:4788
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The Delhi High Court held that compensation for loss of future prospects is payable to a permanently disabled motor accident victim, recalculated the award accordingly, set aside compensation for loss of marriage prospects after claimant's marriage, and rejected enhancement claims lacking evidence.

motor_vehicle_accident_compensation appeal_partly_allowed Significant loss of future prospects permanent disability motor vehicle accident compensation

Sunil Kumar v. Larsen and Toubro Ltd.

14 Jul 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:5462

The Delhi High Court held that a judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires a clear, unambiguous admission of liability, and dismissed the plaintiff's application seeking decree on alleged admission in the defendant's reply to a legal notice.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Judgment on admission Clear and unequivocal admission Legal notice reply

Major Anish Muralidhar v. Brig Yogesh Kapoor

14 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4637-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, affirming the presumption that diseases arising post-entry are attributable to military service unless disproved by the employer.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Chronic Myeloid Leukemia armed forces presumption of sound health

Union of India & Ors. v. Ex HA -III Shakti Singh

14 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:5359-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to an ex-serviceman with seizure disorder, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting writ review to errors of law.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces seizure disorder certiorari jurisdiction

Shiv Kali @ Bharti v. Shyam Narayan Yadav & Ors.

13 Jul 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:4720

The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by adopting 63% functional disability, minimum wage income, and 40% future prospects, directing the insurer to pay the increased amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation functional disability future prospects minimum wages

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v. Competition Commission of India

13 Jul 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Vikas Mahajan

The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India lacks jurisdiction to inquire into patentees' exercise of patent rights under the Patents Act, confining anti-competitive patent licensing disputes to the Patents Act regime.

competition appeal_allowed Significant Competition Commission of India Patents Act, 1970 Competition Act, 2002 Patent licensing

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Director of Legal Metrology & Ors.

13 Jul 2023 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:4758-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appellants importing fuel dispensing equipment for self-use were not required to register under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and directed refund of compounding fees paid without legal liability.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Legal Metrology Act 2009 Section 19 registration Section 48 compounding fee dealer definition