Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Ajay Kumar Gupta v. Commissioner of Customs & Anr.

02 May 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:3018-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Customs authorities must release seized goods upon payment of redemption fine and penalties as determined by the appellate authority, and pendency of a Revision Petition does not justify withholding the goods.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 redemption fine penalty seizure and confiscation

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

02 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3034

The Delhi High Court restrained construction on disputed DDA land adjoining Kalkaji Mandir pending final demarcation and directed equitable redevelopment balancing temple interests and public heritage.

property other Significant Kalkaji Mandir Delhi Development Authority land demarcation redevelopment

Ashish Bansal & Ors. v. Sunil Goel & Anr.

02 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2976

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a land dispute, holding that without demarcation of boundaries, the appellants cannot establish prima facie possession or title to warrant relief.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC land demarcation possession

Pankaj Dawar v. State NCT of Delhi

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3026

Delhi High Court granted interim bail for one month to the petitioner on humanitarian grounds of his wife's severe illness, subject to conditions, overruling the Trial Court's refusal.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail humanitarian grounds medical emergency Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

Yashpal Mahajan v. Harbans Singh

02 May 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:4198

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant continuing possession after an eviction order must pay mesne profits at market rate, fixing interim user charges pending final disposal.

property other Significant mesne profits user charges eviction order commercial tenancy

Shraddha Gupta v. Sumit Jain

02 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:2990

The Delhi High Court allowed the wife’s petition to recall the order closing cross-examination of her husband, directing limited additional cross-examination before tendering evidence to protect her defense and ensure timely trial.

family petition_allowed Significant cross-examination family court matrimonial dispute right to defense

Universal City Studios LLC. & Ors. v. Mixdrop.co & Ors.

02 May 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:3929

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against Cyberlocker and referral websites facilitating large-scale copyright infringement of plaintiffs' cinematograph films, confirming blocking orders to curb piracy.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Cyberlocker websites copyright infringement summary judgment permanent injunction

SSAPP OVERSEAS PVT LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

02 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3214-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside premature income tax assessment orders for failure to adhere to timelines and principles of natural justice, directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant principles of natural justice Income Tax Act 1961 Section 142(1) assessment orders

Shriram Gen. Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Surender Sethi & Ors.

02 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3000

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence against the insured vehicle driver, allowed condonation of delay, and granted stay of the award subject to deposit of 75% of the compensation amount.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 negligence motor accident claim loss of future prospects

MICA CARGO MOVERS v. UNION OF INDIA

02 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2980

The Delhi High Court set aside the blacklisting and cancellation order against a contractor firm for failure to follow principles of natural justice, emphasizing the necessity of prior notice and hearing before such punitive administrative actions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant blacklisting natural justice show cause notice arbitration award

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Amit Gupta

02 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4195-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for AY 2017-18 due to tax effect being below the prescribed threshold, while condoning a minor delay in re-filing.

tax appeal_dismissed tax effect assessment year appeal condonation of delay

Gaurav Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3710

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes, including serious offences under Section 377 IPC, on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 377 IPC

Swapnil Kamble & Ors. v. State and Anr.

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3713

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' voluntary and comprehensive settlement, reaffirming the scope of Section 482 CrPC in such cases.

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

Piyush Jain and Ors. v. State and Anr

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3714

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process of law.

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

Siddhika Kurele v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Others

02 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3077

The Delhi High Court directed correction of the petitioner’s date of birth in CBSE records from 28.05.2007 to 28.02.2007 based on valid public documents to ensure uniformity and accuracy.

other petition_allowed date of birth correction academic records CBSE public documents

Priya Narang v. State of Delhi

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4087

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a cabin crew member for alleged Covid-19 quarantine violation, holding that prohibitory orders cannot be applied retrospectively without valid quarantine directives.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Covid-19 quarantine prohibitory orders

Mohd Javed and Anr v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3711

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between neighbors involving simple injuries, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC Section 34 IPC Section 482 CrPC

Jayanti Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

02 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3045

The Delhi High Court held that only jhuggi clusters notified by DUSIB are entitled to rehabilitation, allowing eviction of non-notified roadside jhuggis after providing alternative shelter.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Jhuggi Jhopri Basti Delhi Slum & JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015 DUSIB Eviction

Sanjay v. State and Anr.

02 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4211

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a private dispute involving simple injuries after the parties amicably settled the matter, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC private dispute amicable settlement

TITAN UMREIFUNGSTECHNIK GMBH AND CO. KG v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS AND ANR

02 May 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:3832

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against patent refusal, holding that approximate claim values and absence of working examples do not justify rejection, and inventive step cannot be denied by arbitrarily combining unrelated prior arts.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Patents Act, 1970 Section 10(4) Section 2(1)(ja) inventive step