Delhi High Court

29,724 judgments

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Pharmacy Council of India v. Shri Girraj Maharaj College of Pharmacy

24 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1480-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of PCI's non-speaking rejection orders and directed fresh consideration after communicating deficiencies and allowing rectification, reinforcing principles of natural justice in administrative approvals.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Pharmacy Council of India moratorium inspection report natural justice

Jobida Bano & Ors. v. Royal Sundram General Insurance Co Ltd & Anr

24 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1532

Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction under Section 21(1)(b) of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923 includes the residence of the employee or dependant, setting aside the dismissal of claim for lack of jurisdiction and remanding for fresh adjudication.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees Compensation Act, 1923 Section 21 territorial jurisdiction beneficial legislation

M/S IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA RAILWAY COACH FACTORY

24 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1373
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal cannot unilaterally fix arbitrators’ fees contrary to contractual terms and Railway Board rates, and directed the tribunal to publish the Award under Section 39(2) of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Tribunal fees Section 39 Arbitration Act Party autonomy Lien on Award

Shobha Dikshit v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1403

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking rehabilitation of residents of demolished jhuggis on DDA land, holding that only notified clusters existing before 2006 are entitled to rehabilitation under the DUSIB Policy, and illegal encroachers have no such right.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant rehabilitation relocation jhuggi clusters DUSIB Policy 2015

Mushab Anwar v. National Investigation Agency

24 Feb 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal

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Bolt Technology OU v. Ujoy Technology Private Limited & Anr.

24 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · CS(COMM) 582/2022

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of Bolt Technology OU, recognizing its trans-border reputation and goodwill in the "BOLT" mark and restraining the defendant from using the mark in EV charging services in India for passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off trans-border reputation unregistered trademark goodwill

Manish Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

24 Feb 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:1315

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case due to unexplained delay in FIR registration and lack of evidence of tampering or threat, imposing conditions to safeguard the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC Section 376 IPC Section 506 IPC

Rahee Infratech Limited v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1381-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's rejection of the petitioner's tender bid for a fastening system due to non-compliance with the proven track record requirement, emphasizing that tender conditions cannot be challenged post-participation absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions technical bid rejection proven track record re-engineered fastening system

Ashish Khanna & Anr. v. M/S Roshni Hotels Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna

The Delhi High Court held that judgment under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC cannot be passed where disputed facts and a cross suit exist, and directed the defendant to pay adjusted licence fees pendente lite while dismissing the plaintiffs' possession application.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VIII Rule 10 CPC Order 39 Rule 10 CPC licence deed possession

Sanjay Bhatia v. Rajive Bhatia & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1319-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the partition decree granting 50% share to Rajive Bhatia based on a valid relinquishment deed, rejecting claims of joint family property and invalidity of the deed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition relinquishment deed self-acquired property Hindu Succession Act, 1956

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR v. SHRI PAL

24 Feb 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1379-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation of Rs. 23.47 lakh awarded for medical negligence causing 85% disability to a vegetable vendor, affirming the multiplier method over Workmen Compensation Act calculations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant medical negligence compensation disability assessment multiplier method

M/S Kuldeep Kumar Contractor v. Hindustan Prefab Limited

24 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1374
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The Delhi High Court held that issuance of a No-Claim Certificate does not preclude arbitration and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes, emphasizing the independence of arbitration clauses and limited judicial interference.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 16(1) Doctrine of Severability

R.K. Aggarwal v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:1287-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded for fresh consideration the question of disqualification of a cooperative society member owning residential properties, emphasizing prospective application of rules and procedural fairness.

property other Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Rule 20(1)(c)(i) Delhi Cooperative Society Rules, 2007 disqualification of membership benami property

Talkaji Bhaguji Prajapati v. Rashik Soap Factory

24 Feb 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:1387-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal challenging an ex parte interim injunction, directing expeditious hearing of the appellant's application to vacate the injunction under Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC Order XXXIX Rule 4 ex parte injunction

EX-CT/GD Basavaraj Kotrappanavar v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful dismissal of a BSF constable for wilful overstay of leave without sufficient cause, affirming the authority of the Commandant to dismiss under Section 11(2) of the BSF Act following due procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant BSF Act 1968 Section 11(2) dismissal from service overstay of leave

Tejpal Singh v. Surinder Kumar Dewan

24 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1310

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking appointment of an arbitrator for fresh disputes arising from a terminated collaboration agreement, holding the claims barred by limitation and res judicata and constituting abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 34 Section 37

LT OVERSEAS NORTH AMERICA INC & ANR. v. KRBL LIMITED

24 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1304
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The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining the defendant from using packaging with prominent 'ROYAL' mark infringing the plaintiffs' trademark, allowing use of revised packaging with reduced prominence to avoid confusion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Descriptive vs suggestive mark Device mark

State Capital Delhi v. Subhash Chand Khurana

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act do not lapse if physical possession is taken and land is used before the 2013 Act, thus dismissing claims for compensation under the 2013 Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Land Acquisition Act 2013 Section 24(2) acquisition proceedings

Delhi Development Authority v. Amit Jain

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 169

The court held that physical possession of land taken before 2014 without payment of compensation does not amount to deemed acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if acquisition was valid under the 1894 Act, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's declaration of deemed acquisition.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition deemed acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Amrit Jain v. Others

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, acquisition is valid if physical possession or compensation payment is made, and non-payment or non-possession does not automatically invalidate acquisition.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act Physical Possession