Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Mohammad Sagir v. Commissioner of Police

03 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3463-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at his designated site under a valid vending certificate, restraining unlawful interference by police officials.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Street Vendors Act 2014 certificate of vending right to vend public official interference

Ashish Mittal v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

03 May 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:2994

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the former CFO of Educomp Solutions Ltd. in a corporate fraud case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish foundational facts under the stringent twin-conditions of section 212(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Companies Act 2013 section 447 section 212(6)

CITICORP FINANCE INDIA LTD v. MR RAJESH JAIN

03 May 2023 · NAJMI WAZIRI; SUDHIR KUMAR JAIN · 2023:DHC:3372-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award passed by an arbitrator unilaterally appointed without consent, holding such appointment void and the award without jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration arbitral award arbitrator appointment Section 34 Arbitration Act

RSPL Limited v. Agarwal Home Products & Anr.

03 May 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:3586

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the registration of the trademark 'AGRAGHADIYAL', holding it is not deceptively similar to the well-known mark 'GHADI' under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant Trademark similarity Deceptive similarity Well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999

Bigan Shah v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

03 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4751

The Delhi High Court held that the power under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to recall a witness must be exercised liberally to ensure a fair trial, allowing the petitioner to cross-examine the HIV positive complainant despite hardship concerns.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witness right to cross-examination fair trial

Ved Prakash Singh v. Commissioner of Police

03 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3464-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at the designated site under a valid vending certificate, subject to compliance with terms and conditions, and prohibited unlawful interference by public officials.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Street Vendors Act 2014 vending certificate peaceful vending public officials

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax - 4 Delhi v. M/S Modern Info Technology Pvt Ltd

03 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3893-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the deletion of Section 14A disallowance where no exempt income was claimed, relying on binding precedents and Supreme Court orders.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act disallowance exempt income

Puneet Gupta v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr

03 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3235

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such settlements.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C Quashing of FIR Matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Girish Kapoor & Anr v. IIFL Home Finance Company Limited

03 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3194

The Delhi High Court directed temporary de-sealing of a property sealed by a secured creditor to allow removal of essential items and urged the Debts Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously dispose of the pending application.

civil other Debts Recovery Tribunal property sealing temporary de-sealing essential items

Raksha Devi v. State

03 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3230-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition restoring custody of a minor girl to her mother after the minor expressed her wish to return home and the mother undertook to ensure her welfare.

criminal petition_allowed habeas corpus minor custody illegal detention Section 164 CrPC

IL&FS Paradip Refineries Water Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

03 May 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3032

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on refund of OFDC deductions and change in technology claims but set aside awards on de-scoped work and interest claims, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference in arbitration and proper interpretation of contractual settlements.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award BOOT Agreement No Objection Certificate Way-Leave Permission

Arvind Medicare Pvt Ltd v. Registrar Trade Marks

03 May 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:3104
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the refusal of registration of the appellant's device mark, holding that acquired distinctiveness and differences in stylization precluded likelihood of confusion under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 9 absolute grounds Section 11 relative grounds acquired distinctiveness

CEAT LIMITED v. INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK AND ORS

03 May 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:3512-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a bank must prove outstanding dues with proper documents and cannot fasten liability on a successor company without such proof, setting aside the recovery decree against CEAT Limited.

civil appeal_allowed Significant burden of proof successor liability merger debt recovery

Sukhdev Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

03 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3036

The Delhi High Court held that while no foul play was found in the death of a COVID-19 patient who escaped to a hospital roof, the hospital's failure to guard access and maintain CCTV surveillance constituted negligence warranting compensation and safety guidelines.

administrative petition_allowed Significant hospital negligence duty of care COVID-19 isolation ward patient safety

Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ex Sub Lavhate Suresh Akaram

03 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 895
Cites 3 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that such disability is attributable to military service absent contrary proof by the employer.

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

Rajan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3715

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354D IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process when the complainant does not intend to support prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 354D IPC Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR inherent powers of High Court

Suresh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3708

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Alok Malhotra v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

02 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3047

The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order rejecting a pay anomaly claim must be reasoned and speaking, directing the ICAI to reconsider the petitioner's representations accordingly.

administrative other Significant pay anomaly Accelerated Promotion Scheme reasoned order speaking order

BRINDCO SALES PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

02 May 2023 · TUSHAR RAO GEDELA · 2023:DHC:3003

Delhi High Court held that leftover liquor stock including unregistered brands must be disposed under Rule 56 of Delhi Excise Rules, and excess excise duty paid under old regime must be refunded or adjusted.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Excise Rules 2010 Rule 56 leftover stock Rule 63 approved brands Excise duty refund

Preetendra Singh Aulakh v. Green Light Foods Pvt. Ltd.

02 May 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:2949

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant's use of 'MONSOON HARVEST' mark, holding the marks deceptively similar and goods allied, rejecting estoppel and prior user defenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off deceptive similarity prior user