Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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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
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

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

The document is an order sheet entry referencing another case for orders and does not contain substantive judgment details.

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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
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

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
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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

Union of India and Ors. v. BWO Bijan Kumar Ghosh

24 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 2355
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection absent contrary proof and limiting writ review to jurisdictional errors.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Primary Hypertension Armed Forces Tribunal certiorari jurisdiction

Hardik Kapoor v. Bar Council of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1340

The Delhi High Court held that the Bar Council of India exclusively prescribes advocates' dress code and directed a uniform dress code for law interns across Delhi, setting aside a local Bar Association's conflicting circular.

administrative petition_allowed Significant dress code law interns Bar Council of India Rules Advocates Act 1961

Rohit Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1311
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court allowed junior Kabaddi players to participate in the World Championship, holding that minor injuries and vague medical advice do not justify last-minute exclusion from representing India.

other petition_allowed Significant Sports Authority of India Kabaddi Junior World Championship medical exclusion

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. OM Nanotech Pvt Ltd.

23 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2323-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the definition of “services” under the SEZ Act applies to Section 10AA deductions, allowing trading units importing for re-export to claim tax benefits.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 10AA Income Tax Act Special Economic Zones Act 2005 definition of services Rule 76 SEZ Rules 2006