Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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T C Goyal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1097

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from a property dispute after the parties reached an amicable settlement, holding that such disputes predominantly civil in nature can be resolved by quashing FIR-based proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of criminal proceedings settlement civil dispute cancellation report

Dinesh Verma v. State Govt. of NCT & Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:910

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summons under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that defenses must be raised at trial and not at the quashing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing petition dishonour of cheque

Har Prasad @ Harish v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

03 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:786

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 411 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already served due to the long trial duration and appellant's good conduct.

criminal sentence_modified sentence reduction Section 411 IPC long pendency good conduct

Indian Private Ports and Terminals and Anr. v. UOI and Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:831-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the parties to conclude conciliation proceedings within six months and disposed of the writ petition without expressing any opinion on the merits, preserving parties' rights to pursue further legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural Conciliation and Settlement Committee Tariff Authority for Major Ports Build-Operate-Transfer operators past period surplus

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:776

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to remove the 'ALPHARD' trademark registrations, holding that the petitioner failed to prove transborder reputation or goodwill in India, and the respondent's registration was bona fide.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant transborder reputation trade mark rectification territoriality principle Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 11

Zapsell Retail v. Commissioner, State Goods and Services Tax Delhi & Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1087-DB

The Delhi High Court held that C-forms once issued and utilized cannot be retrospectively cancelled, entitling the petitioner to concessional duty benefits on inter-state sales.

tax petition_allowed Significant C-forms Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 retrospective cancellation concessional rate of duty

Poonam Sharma v. Director of Education & Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:779
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The Delhi High Court upheld the promotion of respondent no. 3 after proper communication and review of ACRs but granted promotion to the petitioner with consequential benefits for procedural lapses and fairness.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Annual Confidential Report Departmental Promotion Committee Delhi School Education Rules 1973 Promotion

Gagan Khokha v. State NCT of Delhi

03 Feb 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:766

Anticipatory bail was granted to the accused in a sexual assault case after investigation completion and chargesheet filing, as no further custodial interrogation was necessary.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC sexual assault investigation complete

PSL Infratech Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:820

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner cannot extend the force majeure claim period beyond the originally notified dates in a writ petition and must pursue any additional claims through appropriate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed force majeure contractual claims performance security writ petition

Sameer Kaushik v. Sriram Compounds Private Limited

03 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:870

The Delhi High Court held that a Board Resolution not filed with the plaint and introduced without court's leave cannot be admitted as evidence and must be taken off the record.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 14 CPC Board Resolution Exhibit Admissibility of documents

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:780

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s rectification petitions, holding that international reputation alone does not establish trademark rights in India without evidence of use or goodwill in the Indian market.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant territoriality principle transborder reputation trade mark rectification Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 11

Hemani Malhotra v. High Court of Delhi

03 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:797-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking implementation of a rejected Seniority Committee decision, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file afresh on a new cause of action.

administrative petition_dismissed Seniority List Selection Grade Super Time Scale Seniority Committee

Bilal Ahmad v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:803

The Delhi High Court directed release of subsistence allowance with interest to a suspended government-aided school teacher, emphasizing timely payment under Rule 116 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973.

labor petition_allowed subsistence allowance suspension government aided school Delhi School Education Rules, 1973

Vinita Anthwal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:825-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide on the BSF paramedical cadre review within three months and dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for expedited action.

administrative petition_dismissed cadre review paramedical trades Border Security Force writ mandamus

Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddique v. CPIO, Publications Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

03 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:819

The Delhi High Court upheld RTI exemptions protecting national security and denied disclosure of terrorism investigation reports to a death row convict, while directing prison authorities to facilitate access to requested publications.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(a) Section 8(1)(h) Section 24

Hoshiar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:795-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to consider the petitioner’s promotion claim as a representation and decide it within four weeks with reasons, ensuring procedural fairness.

administrative other promotion Border Security Force HIV positive candidate representation

Raj Kumar v. Punjab and Sind Bank and Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1078
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The Delhi High Court modified the dismissal of a bank officer to compulsory retirement on the ground of violation of the principle of parity in punishment among co-delinquents, upholding equality under Article 14.

service_law petition_allowed Significant Article 14 Doctrine of equality Parity in punishment Departmental inquiry

Satish v. State of NCT of Delhi

03 Feb 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:1765

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that prima facie evidence and co-accused statements justify denial of bail in heinous offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail heinous offence Section 302 IPC co-accused statement

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Vandana & Ors.

03 Feb 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:781

The Delhi High Court held that the insurer was not liable to indemnify the claimants as the insurance policy had expired before the accident, enhancing the compensation amount and granting recovery rights against the vehicle owner and driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 insurance policy validity third party insurance liability cover note

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

03 Feb 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:777
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to remove the 'ALPHARD' trademark registrations, holding that the petitioner failed to prove transborder reputation or mala fide adoption by the respondent under Indian trademark law.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act 1999 transborder reputation territoriality principle rectification petition