Delhi High Court

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Ridhima Jain v. M/S Interarch Building Products Pvt. Ltd.

03 Mar 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1598

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against a non-signatory and non-partner petitioner under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour, holding that mere association does not attract liability.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Vicarious liability

Mukesh Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

03 Mar 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1596

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the accused in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and lack of unimpeachable evidence at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating criminal breach of trust

Mohit Mittal v. Reserve Bank of India

03 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1685

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Banking Ombudsman's closure of complaints regarding disputed bank debits, holding that alternative remedies exist and writ jurisdiction is not appropriate for disputed factual issues.

civil petition_dismissed Banking Ombudsman Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Article 226 writ petition

Ram Chander Prasad v. State

03 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2197

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC where the petitioner, as actual owner by sale and possession, did not dishonestly misrepresent himself as registered owner, holding that essential ingredients of cheating were not made out.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 482 CrPC Sale of Goods Act ownership vs registered owner

Mehbooba Mufti v. Joint Secretary (PSP) and Chief Passport Officer

03 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1678

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the appellate authority under the Passports Act set aside the passport refusal and remanded the matter for reexamination with directions to decide expeditiously.

administrative petition_dismissed Passports Act, 1967 Section 11 Passports Act passport refusal Police Verification Report

Nuray Realtech Private Limited v. ICICI Bank Ltd and Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1591-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously hear the petitioner's challenge to the auction of mortgaged property, without granting interim relief against auction confirmation.

civil other auction sale mortgaged property Debt Recovery Tribunal interim relief

Babuji Sahu alias Fauji v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

03 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1887

The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner's interim bail on humanitarian grounds for medical recovery, with a clear directive that no further extensions would be granted.

criminal petition_allowed interim bail bail extension humanitarian grounds medical recovery

Akshiv Avikshit v. GOVTOF NCT OF DELHI & Anr.

03 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1886

The Delhi High Court quashed a motor accident FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC following a voluntary settlement and compensation awarded to the deceased's family.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR motor accident compensation

Yashpal Gaur & Anr. v. State & Anr.

03 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1884

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the encouragement of amicable resolutions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Mayank Gupta v. M/S Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd

03 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1823

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of condonation of delay application for filing affidavit of admission/denial beyond prescribed timelines, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural requirements under the Commercial Courts Act and CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant affidavit of admission/denial condonation of delay Order XIII A CPC summary judgment

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Sher Singh

03 Mar 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1665

The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award reinstating a workman due to lack of proof of employment, holding that wages paid under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act constitute adequate compensation.

labor petition_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act Section 17B employer-employee relationship reinstatement

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Santanu Dey and Ors

03 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5658
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a financial dispute where respondents failed to respond or appear.

civil petition_allowed arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator facility agreement

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED v. M/S SKYNET PLACEMENTS & ORS.

02 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1603
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The Delhi High Court decreed an uncontested suit granting permanent injunction against former employees and their agencies for infringement and passing off of the registered trademark 'MACLEODS' without requiring evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction Order VIII Rule 10 CPC

Mahender Kumar v. State

02 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2128

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone considering the prolonged trial and appellant's conduct.

criminal sentence_modified Section 308 IPC sentence reduction long trial period appellate discretion

Brij Kishore Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1913

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking pay revision benefits under the 2010 General Insurance Scheme on the ground of inordinate delay and non-eligibility under the scheme.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches pay revision General Insurance Amendment Scheme 2010 eligibility criteria

Ritu Joshi v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1734

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against Air India on maintainability grounds following its privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to private companies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition maintainability privatization Air India Limited

Manharan Sahu & Anr v. Union of India

02 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1530

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of compensation for death due to fall from a train, holding that delay in ticket recovery and lack of eyewitnesses do not bar compensation under Section 123(c) of the Railways Act, 1989.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 123(c) compensation

Mahipal Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

02 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1631

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent authority to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding land possession within three months, enforcing the statutory duty to decide representations expeditiously.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition statutory duty representation reasonable time

Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal v. Lock & Locking Devices

02 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1630

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application to recall an order imposing a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty for non-disclosure of his relationship with the distributor, affirming that suppression of material facts and abuse of court process warrant penalties.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC permanent injunction trademark infringement mala fide conduct

Mahesh Gupta v. Registrar of Trademarks and Anr

02 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1627

The Delhi High Court upheld the deemed abandonment of a trademark opposition due to failure to file evidence within the mandatory timelines prescribed under the Trade Marks Rules, 2002, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Rules 2002 Rule 50(1) deemed abandonment extension of time