Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Union of India v. Dulari & Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1194
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of death compensation to a deceased train passenger under the no-fault liability principle, rejecting the plea of self-inflicted injury and confirming the passenger's status despite initial absence of the journey ticket.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 no-fault liability death compensation bonafide passenger

Guriya Kumari v. DG CISF and Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:2656-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation on pay fixation and related benefits within a specified time with a reasoned order, without adjudicating the substantive claims.

administrative other pay fixation service benefits national posting arrears of pay

COTY GERMANY GMBH v. XERYUS RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.

13 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5079

The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte permanent injunction and costs in favor of Coty Germany GmbH against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off involving Calvin Klein marks.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction ex-parte decree

Dr. Amit Kumar v. Bharati College

13 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1060
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Suspension without Vice-Chancellor's approval is invalid; salary paid prior to valid suspension cannot be recovered, and subsistence allowance is payable only from suspension approval date.

administrative petition_allowed Significant suspension approval forced leave overpayment recovery subsistence allowance

Union of India v. Harpreet & Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7832-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's ruling that recovery of excess payments made over five years prior is impermissible, while adjourning the issue of pay scale reduction.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant recovery of excess payment pay scale reduction Central Administrative Tribunal prior notice

Sanjay Singh v. All India Football Federation & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1012

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging interim recognition of a football association's committee as infructuous after fresh elections were held and a duly constituted executive committee assumed office.

administrative petition_dismissed interim recognition sports association elections All India Football Federation Uttar Pradesh Football Sangh

Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia

10 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1010

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for summary judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to lack of clear and unambiguous admissions by the defendant, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such relief and the necessity of a fair trial.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions relinquishment deed summary judgment

NDMC v. M/S SHREE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

10 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1002
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The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from the date of receipt of the signed arbitral award, excluding that date, and allowed the appeal setting aside the dismissal on limitation grounds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation period Receipt of arbitral award

Delhi Development Authority & Anr v. Jagminder Pal Singh & Ors

10 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1269-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal against an interim order directing desealing of a property pending writ petition challenging eviction, relying on the DDA's own restoration policy and deposits made by respondents.

property appeal_dismissed Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants Act, 1971 lease cancellation eviction interim order

ITC Limited v. Mahavir Singla

10 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · CS(COMM) 613/2016
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The Delhi High Court held that a suit based on multiple invoices and ledger accounts is not maintainable as a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC and granted the defendant unconditional leave to defend due to substantial triable issues raised.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit leave to defend acknowledgment of debt

Narender Kumar Wadhwa v. Delhi Development Authority

10 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:952-DB

The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for allotment under the Rohini Scheme is determined at application stage, not provisional allotment, and set aside DDA's cancellation of allotment based on a purportedly false affidavit affirmed before sale of alternate property.

property appeal_allowed Significant Rohini Residential Scheme eligibility clause provisional allotment affidavit falsehood

K. P. Rao v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2023:DHC:977
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The Delhi High Court held that the Sports Code's age and tenure restrictions apply to AKFI and all its State and District constituents, quashing unconstitutional amendments and directing fresh elections in compliance with the Code.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Development Code of India 2011 age and tenure restrictions Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India sports governance

K. P. Rao v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2023:DHC:975
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The Delhi High Court held that age and tenure restrictions under the National Sports Development Code apply to AKFI and all its State and District constituents, quashing unconstitutional amendments and directing fresh elections in compliance with the Code.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Development Code of India 2011 age and tenure restrictions Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India State and District Associations

K. P. Rao v. Union of India

10 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2023:DHC:974
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The Delhi High Court held that the Sports Code's age and tenure restrictions apply to AKFI and all its State and District constituents, quashing unconstitutional amendments and directing fresh elections in compliance with the Code.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Development Code of India 2011 age and tenure restrictions Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India State and District Associations

Ashish Parasar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1343

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 498A IPC

Yad Ram v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:1129

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner’s claim for alternative plot allotment after complete acquisition of his land, emphasizing procedural compliance and substantive entitlement.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition alternative plot allotment Scheme of Large Scale Acquisition Recommendation Committee

Intercontinental Great Brands v. Parle Product Private Limited

10 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:953
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The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's "FAB!O" mark and packaging are phonetically and visually similar to the plaintiff's "OREO" brand, granting interim injunction against the defendant for trademark infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Phonetic similarity Trade dress Passing off

Shiv Kumar Saxena & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

10 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1451

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR registered on a Magistrate's direction, holding that premature quashing is impermissible when investigation is ongoing and allegations may be civil in nature.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 156(3) CrPC civil dispute vs criminal offence

Manjitpal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1246

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking refund of security deposit paid during NEET SS counselling, holding MCC not liable for college fee disclosures and upholding the forfeiture clause for non-joining candidates.

administrative petition_dismissed NEET SS-2018 Medical Counselling Committee security deposit fee disclosure

Sachin Thakur & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi & Anr.)

10 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1565

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled their differences and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

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