Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Dr Shambhuji

11 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:248

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to file delayed written statements subject to payment of costs, emphasizing discretion to decide lis on merits despite procedural delay.

civil appeal_allowed delay in filing written statement Order VII Rule 11 CPC condonation of delay costs imposed

Neelam Arora v. Manju Arora

11 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:242
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging dispossession via removal from a WhatsApp group, holding no wilful disobedience of court orders under the DV Act.

family petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court domestic violence Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 right of residence

Interglobe Enterprises Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. DCIT Circle 10(1) & Anr.

11 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:319-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to communicate tax demand computations and consider software modifications to allow TDS credit in cases of amalgamation or demerger, while noting rectification applications had been disposed of.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 154 Section 199 TDS credit

Naresh Kumar Aggarwal v. Shano & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:317

The Delhi High Court upheld employer liability for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act despite a lease agreement, emphasizing control over the deceased as the key factor.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 employer liability contractor vs employee lease agreement

Parveen Kumar Ajay Kumar & Sons v. Manoj Kumar

11 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:229

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the trial court’s order and rejecting claims of natural justice violation and alternate accommodation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement eviction petition

Real Anchors Projects LLP & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:200

Delhi High Court held that electricity supply authorities cannot refuse fresh electricity connections to tenants by insisting on landlord's No Objection Certificate, affirming electricity as an essential service.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity connection No Objection Certificate tenant rights essential services

Group Capt Mukesh Paul v. Delhi Development Authority

11 Jan 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:395-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal partially, disallowing unjustified restoration and premium location charges, directing payment of lawful dues and possession of an alternate flat by the DDA.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Self Financing Scheme flat allotment interest rate

Neelam Chandra & Anr. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:250

The Delhi High Court extended a stay order on a disputed property pending before the Appellate Tribunal, directing no adjournments and disposing of the modification petition without prejudice.

civil petition_dismissed stay order modification of order Appellate Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi adjournment

Jagjit Pal Singh Virk v. Union of India & Anr.

11 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:278
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The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of RTI disclosure of confidential promotion board records and ACRs of an Indian Navy officer, affirming the exemption of Armed Forces information from RTI on grounds of security and prior judicial scrutiny.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Annual Confidential Report Armed Forces Tribunal Promotion Board

J.S. Malik v. M/S Energy Infrastructure (India) Ltd.

11 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:203

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that a law graduate employed in managerial and legal capacities is not a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and dismissed the petition challenging his termination.

labor petition_dismissed Significant workman definition Industrial Disputes Act 1947 managerial capacity professional exclusion

Capital Food Private Limited v. Radiant Indus Chem Pvt. Ltd

11 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:224

The Delhi High Court held that "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY" is a descriptive mark not entitled to exclusive protection without secondary meaning, rejecting the plaintiff's interim injunction against the defendant's use of the mark but upholding protection against trade dress and marketing content copying.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement descriptive mark secondary meaning trade dress

Suman Sarna v. Sanjiv Markande & Anr.

11 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:225

The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement in a family property partition suit, disposing of the revision petition challenging dismissal of a decree on admission application under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC.

civil other Order 12 Rule 6 CPC partition suit property dispute decree on admission

VERSUS

11 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court held that CAPF personnel whose recruitment commenced before 01.01.2004 but appointed after that date are entitled to Old Pension Scheme benefits, quashing government orders denying such benefit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Old Pension Scheme New Pension Scheme Central Armed Police Forces CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

Ombir v. Ayush Goel

11 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:705

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal in a cheque dishonor case, holding that the complainant failed to prove the loan source and the presumption under Section 139 NI Act was successfully rebutted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonor Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Burden of proof

NABAKRUSHNA CHOUDHURY COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION ANGUL v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION AND ANR

11 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1003

The Delhi High Court quashed the NCTE Appellate Committee's order withdrawing recognition for failure to submit faculty list and remanded the appeal for reconsideration after considering the approved faculty lists submitted during the appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Council for Teacher Education faculty list withdrawal of recognition appellate committee

Priti Goel v. Dr Asra Hussain Khumushi

11 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5562

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve partnership disputes after parties failed to agree, and condoned delay in refiling the petition.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Appointment of arbitrator Partnership dispute

Monk Estates Private Limited v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

10 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:218

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to investigate and reconstruct missing land registration records, highlighting negligence in preserving critical property documents.

property other Significant land records missing documents Sub-Registrar sale deeds

Ravinder Solanki v. State

10 Jan 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:149-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the lighter burden on prosecution in private home offences and the accused's failure to provide plausible explanation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC Section 27 Indian Evidence Act

Elofic Industries Limited & Anr v. Mobis India Limited & Anr

10 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2636-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a summary judgment on trademark infringement threats for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary judgment Order XIIIA CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015 fair use

Kameshwari Devi & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Ors

10 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:217

The Delhi High Court enhanced victim compensation from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, emphasizing consideration of financial loss and non-receipt of insurance compensation where the offender is unidentified.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Victim Compensation Section 357A CrPC Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme 2018 Motor Vehicles Act 1988