Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Faimuddin & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

03 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4745

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute due to an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Peter Beck und Partner Vermogensverwaltung GmbH v. Prakash Industries Limited

03 May 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:2986

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of execution of a foreign commercial judgment under Section 44A CPC, deleted a non-liable demerged entity from proceedings, and clarified the independent jurisdictional scheme for foreign decree enforcement in India.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 44A CPC execution of foreign judgment territorial jurisdiction reciprocating territory

Sanjay Bansal & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3721

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288, 337, and 34 IPC based on a settlement between parties and the bleak prospects of conviction, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR settlement inherent powers

Mohammad Imran Khan and Ors v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors

03 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3229-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit street vendors to vend peacefully within their designated zones in compliance with their vending certificates, while leaving administrative issues regarding certificate terms to appropriate authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed street vendors vending certificate Municipal Corporation of Delhi Article 226

Vijay Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

03 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3462-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit the petitioner to vend peacefully at the designated site in strict compliance with the terms of his certificate of vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 certificate of vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi right to vend

Dr. Vanit Nalwa & Anr. v. Sh. P Krishnamurthy & Ors.

03 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:3108

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of a status quo order by the Delhi Jal Board, holding that temporary installation of a public hydrant and repair work outside the disputed land did not constitute contempt.

civil petition_dismissed contempt petition status quo order Delhi Jal Board temporary public hydrant

Biju Nanda Kumar v. Union of India

03 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3101-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation against recovery of risk and hardship allowance and decide it expeditiously, staying recovery meanwhile.

administrative other recovery order risk and hardship allowance representation Office Memorandum 2017

Court on Its Own Motion v. Lalit Modi

03 May 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:3049-DB

The Delhi High Court convicted Lalit Modi for contempt of court for willful disobedience of orders to deposit monies, sentencing him to four months' simple imprisonment and a fine, with the sentence kept in abeyance for twelve weeks.

criminal conviction_upheld contempt of court willful disobedience Section 12 Contempt of Courts Act 1971 deposit of monies

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
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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