Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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M/S LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED v. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

04 Jul 2023 · Yogesh Khanna · 2023:DHC:4351

The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve contractual disputes between Larsen & Toubro Limited and Public Works Department.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Sole Arbitrator Appointment Dispute Resolution Clause

Vikas Lakra v. The State

04 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4434

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 392/34 IPC, holding that the FIR disclosed cognizable offences and the petitioner’s alibi and prior compounding do not warrant quashing at the investigation stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC cognizable offence alibi defence

TV 18 Broadcast Limited v. Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited

04 Jul 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:4452

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application in a trademark dispute over the use of the term "Bhaiyaji", holding that the term is generic and disclaimed, and no prima facie case of infringement or passing off was made.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction disclaimer generic term

Suresh Chand Jain v. Pharmaceutical Employees CGHS Ltd.

04 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4527-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of a flat purchaser to pay society loan dues apportioned among members and dismissed a time-barred claim for refund of entry fees.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act loan liability entry fee refund limitation period

Sunil v. Pinki Rani

04 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4510-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing an appeal against dismissal of a guardianship petition and disposed of the appeal by recording agreed visitation rights without altering custody.

family appeal_dismissed guardianship petition custody minor child condonation of delay

Nathia Devi v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4478
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The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of the petitioner from a kiosk on public premises after cancellation of her license due to illegal transfer and unauthorized occupation in violation of NDMC policy.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises Act unauthorized occupation license cancellation reserved category units

Modern Snacks Pvt Ltd v. Modern Foods Enterprises Pvt Ltd

04 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4370

The Delhi High Court held that while the plaintiff is the prior adopter of the trademark 'MODERN' and the defendant's use causes likely confusion, the defendant's prior registration and delay by the plaintiff require a limited interim injunction restricting the defendant's use to existing products only.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Trademark infringement Passing off Honest concurrent user

Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. v. Enn Enn Corp Limited

04 Jul 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4469

Delhi High Court held that arbitration conducted at New Delhi is the seat of arbitration conferring exclusive jurisdiction on its courts to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant arbitration seat venue vs seat jurisdiction Section 11 Arbitration Act

Rajesh Kumar P V v. Union of India & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4423-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a second departmental inquiry and punishment against a BSF officer on the same charges as a prior exoneration, holding it violated double jeopardy and directed his promotion with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant double jeopardy Border Security Force Act, 1968 summary trial severe reprimand

Ramesh Kumar v. NCT of Delhi

04 Jul 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhatt; Deepankar Dutta
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that imposing an excessive monetary bond as a condition for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC is unjustified and modified the bail conditions accordingly, reaffirming the protection of personal liberty against disproportionate restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC monetary bond personal liberty

Raghubir Singh v. The Secretary Land and Building

03 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4407-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of alternative land allotment to an appellant whose share was less than one bigha at acquisition, holding that post-acquisition relinquishment deeds cannot confer eligibility beyond prescribed policy and limitation.

property appeal_dismissed land acquisition alternative land allotment relinquishment deed limitation

Delhi Development Authority v. Om Prakash Kapoor & Ors.

03 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4402-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed DDA's appeal and upheld the order directing execution of lease deed for Plot No. 273 for general commercial use after the petitioner complied with Court-ordered conversion charges.

property appeal_dismissed Significant change of user general commercial conversion charges lease deed execution

Microsoft Corporation v. Zoai Founder

03 Jul 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:4348
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award under the INDRP on grounds of apparent bias and violation of natural justice due to the arbitrator’s public predisposition and reliance on independent research without hearing the petitioner.

other appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award apparent bias independent research natural justice

Emaar India Limited v. Dr. Virendra Kumar Bhatnagar & Ors.

03 Jul 2023 · Sachin Datta, J. · 2023:DHC:4383

The Delhi High Court held that title deeds of disputed project land shall be kept in joint custody of petitioner and respondents only, excluding MGF Developments Limited which is not party to arbitration, and dismissed MGF’s claims pending separate proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Scheme of Demerger National Company Law Tribunal

Vijay Nair v. Directorate of Enforcement

03 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4369
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

Delhi High Court dismissed bail to Vijay Nair in the Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case, holding that prima facie material under PMLA justified denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 3 PMLA Section 45 PMLA Section 50 PMLA statements

Dinesh Bishnoi v. Union of India & Anr.

03 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4429-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of suspension of a government officer beyond 90 days, holding that the Supreme Court's Ajay Kumar Chaudhary judgment does not bar such extension if justified by the Suspension Review Committee.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension extension government servant suspension Central Civil Services Rules 1965 Ajay Kumar Chaudhary judgment

Mukesh Kumar and Others v. Union of India and Ors.

03 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4381-DB

The Delhi High Court extended an interim order restraining promotions pending final adjudication of seniority disputes by the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal seniority list Departmental Promotion Committee interim order

Mahesh Chander Kumar v. Bhagwan Singh Saini

03 Jul 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4453
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow amendment of the written statement that sought to retract admissions and declare the lease agreement void for contravention of municipal regulations, emphasizing that amendments withdrawing clear admissions are impermissible under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of pleadings withdrawal of admissions lease agreement

Avani Shukla v. Apeejay School Sheikh Sarai

03 Jul 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4443

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking admission and transfer to a private unaided school branch, holding that private schools have autonomy in admissions, the RTE Act's neighborhood quota applies only to weaker sections, and the petitioners are barred by constructive res judicata.

education petition_dismissed Significant private unaided schools admission Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 Article 19(1)(g)

M/S Economics Transport Organisation Ltd v. M/S Mohan Investments and Properties Pvt Ltd

03 Jul 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:4388

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim of adverse possession in execution proceedings, holding it an abuse of process and upholding the decree of possession in favor of the owner.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adverse possession execution proceedings Section 47 CPC Order 21 Rule 97 CPC