Delhi High Court

27,673 judgments

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Komal Singh & Anr v. Union of India

19 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:781

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for death compensation under the Railways Act and directed prosecution under Section 340 Cr.P.C. for filing false evidence by the claimants.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railways Act 1989 Section 124A Section 340 CrPC false evidence

GM Modular Pvt. Ltd. v. Mumtaz Ahmed & Anr.

17 Jan 2026 · Tejas Karia · 2026:DHC:408
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The Delhi High Court allowed a rectification petition cancelling a deceptively similar registered trademark on grounds of prior use and likelihood of confusion under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 57 rectification petition prior user rights

Alkem Laboratories Limited v. Prevego Healthcare and Research Pvt Ltd

17 Jan 2026 · Tejas Karia · 2026:DHC:411

The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff’s descriptive 'A TO Z' marks do not enjoy exclusive rights over letters 'A' and 'Z', and the Defendant’s 'MULTIVEIN AZ' mark is not deceptively similar, thus vacating the interim injunction against the Defendant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Descriptive mark Device mark

Sanju Devi & Anr v. Union of India

17 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:437

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the death of a bona fide rail passenger occurred in an untoward incident attracting strict liability for compensation under the Railways Act, 1989, as the respondent failed to prove self-infliction or criminal negligence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railways Act 1989 untoward incident strict liability self-inflicted injury

Sunil Gupta & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.

17 Jan 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Tejas Karia · 2026:DHC:398-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the release and auction of property, holding that the property was not partnership property and that the limited scope of review does not permit re-argument of settled issues.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Review Petition Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC Partnership property Section 14 Partnership Act

Rohit v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

17 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:427

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a 19-year-old accused in a serious sexual assault case against a minor, emphasizing victim protection and corroborative evidence despite absence of DNA on victim's clothes.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail POCSO Act sexual assault minor victim

Jitender Bhati @ Happy v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:431

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case on parity with co-accused and due to prolonged custody and delayed trial, rejecting opposition based on belated threat allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed bail parity prolonged custody delayed trial

Pratap Chandra v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.

17 Jan 2026 · Jasmeet Singh · 2026:DHC:434
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the election petition challenging the respondent’s election for failure to plead material facts and establish that alleged violations of election law materially affected the election result.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Representation of the People Act, 1951 Section 126 RP Act Section 33A RP Act Election petition

Devendri Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

15 Jan 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:485

The Delhi High Court held that electricity regulatory forums lack jurisdiction to decide property title disputes and set aside the Ombudsman's order disconnecting the petitioner's electricity connection.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Electricity Ombudsman DERC Supply Code Regulations 2017 property title dispute jurisdiction

GOLI FINANCE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

15 Jan 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:534-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside RBI's cancellation of an NBFC's registration and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after the petitioner achieved the required Net Owned Fund prior to cancellation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Net Owned Fund Non-Banking Financial Company Certificate of Registration Reserve Bank of India

Ravindra Dhariwal & Anr. v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited & Anr.

15 Jan 2026 · Vikas Mahajan · 2026:DHC:354
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The Delhi High Court held that directors suspended upon initiation of CIRP and appointment of IRP cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour occurring after moratorium and IRP appointment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Interim Resolution Professional

Mohd. Khalid v. M/s Jai Mata Di Packaging

15 Jan 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:333
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Delhi High Court holds that a Section 11 petition for appointment of arbitrator before the Chief Justice is maintainable despite a prior withdrawn Section 9 petition in another court, and appoints the arbitrator accordingly.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act Section 42 Arbitration Act jurisdiction appointment of arbitrator

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Sri Lanka Cricket

15 Jan 2026 · Dinesh Mehta; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:424-DB

The Delhi High Court held that income from live telecast rights does not constitute royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act and is not taxable as such in India.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant live telecast royalty Section 9(1)(vi) Income Tax Act Copyright Act 1957

Shri Himanshu Gupta v. The Commissioner of Central Excise

15 Jan 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:1525-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of Central Excise duty and penalties on the appellant, ruling that denial of cross-examination of witnesses was justified given corroborative evidence and did not violate natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Central Excise Act, 1944 Section 9D cross-examination natural justice

Sucy Mathai v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

15 Jan 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:414
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging MCD’s removal of a water tank placed on a common passage, holding the removal lawful and emphasizing administrative resolution through local resident bodies.

administrative petition_dismissed water tank removal Municipal Corporation of Delhi DDA bye-laws encroachment

Kunal Mongia and Anr. v. The State (GNCT), Delhi and Ors.

15 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:420

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 354, 354(B), 509, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbours, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as the dispute lacked public interest.

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

Ranjeet Saini v. M/S Banwarilal Arora and Sons

14 Jan 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:444-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial suit decree for recovery of outstanding dues where the defendant admitted invoices and availed GST credit, rejecting contradictory claims of non-supply.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Recovery suit

Delhi Development Authority v. Shish Pal

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:973

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for permanent injunction to protect possession against unlawful dispossession by DDA is maintainable even without title, dismissing the appeal challenging this relief.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction possession adverse possession Delhi Development Authority

NVK Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:389-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Coast Guard personnel for forgery and wrongful gain, holding that the punishment was duly approved and proportionate, rejecting the petitioner's claims of procedural irregularities and forged documents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service Coast Guard Act 1978 punishment approval

M/S AMAZON DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD v. AJAY TIWARI

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:552

The Delhi High Court held that wages cannot be lawfully withheld on unproven allegations of embezzlement without conclusive evidence, dismissing the employer's petition challenging the award for payment of withheld wages.

labor petition_dismissed Significant withholding wages embezzlement Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 admission letter