Delhi High Court

60,983 judgments

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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

05 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:76

The Delhi High Court directed the CGPDTM to enhance hearing capacity and regularly report on pendency to ensure timely disposal of trademark opposition matters.

intellectual_property other Procedural opposition proceedings Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks pendency hearing officers

Gurvinder Pal Singh v. Ravinder Kaur

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:30
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s limited cross-examination of the respondent under Section 311 Cr.P.C. on fresh income affidavit material to ensure a just decision in a maintenance proceeding.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. cross-examination maintenance petition income affidavit

Sunil v. State

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:36

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to denial of effective legal aid and failure to prove essential ingredients of dacoity, emphasizing the constitutional right to fair trial and legal representation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant right to fair trial legal aid cross-examination dacoity

Union of India and Anr. v. M/S Indian Agro Marketing Co-operative Ltd.

05 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:82-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award holding that invocation of a bank guarantee without proof of loss and without prior notice was illegal, affirming limited scope for interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Patent Illegality Bank Guarantee

Manak Shoe Company Pvt. Ltd. v. HCL Comnet Systems and Services Ltd.

05 Jan 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:56

The Delhi High Court held that a judgment debtor cannot unilaterally adjust a security deposit against an Arbitral Award without adjudication or admission, dismissing applications seeking to record such adjustment as certified under Order XXI Rule 2 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award enforcement Order XXI Rule 2 CPC payment adjustment security deposit

KLEENOIL FILTRATION INDIA PVT LTD v. UDIT KHATRI & ORS.

05 Jan 2023 · C. HARI SHANKAR · CS(COMM) 72/2022

The court held that a suit cannot be decreed straightaway under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC solely due to non-filing of written statement without the court first being satisfied that no disputed factual issues require proof.

civil other Significant Order VIII Rule 10 CPC written statement decree without evidence disputed factual issues

Ravi @ Anil Chaudhary v. State of NCT of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:59

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner charged with murder and conspiracy, holding that prima facie evidence did not implicate him directly and that bail is the rule, not the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 302 IPC conspiracy possession of mobile phones

Jumah Khan v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:58
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case after prolonged custody exceeding half the minimum sentence, applying constitutional principles overriding statutory bail restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act prolonged custody

Suresh Puri v. State Bank of India & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:55
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The Delhi High Court held that the bank's disciplinary penalties and appropriation of the petitioner's terminal benefits without due process were unlawful, directing release of withheld salary and reversal of unauthorized deductions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings unauthorized absence transfer policy terminal benefits

Saad Ahmed Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:37
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The Delhi High Court held that the period between conviction and sentencing must be reasonable, directed expeditious compliance with procedural timelines for victim compensation, and emphasized balancing accused's rights with victims' interests.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant conviction sentence right to speedy trial judicial custody

Koshar Ali v. State of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:33

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused involved in a conspiracy to cheat by multiple sales of the same property, as custodial interrogation was necessary for investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. conspiracy cheating

Neeraj Bhatt v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:34

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a POCSO convict to file a Special Leave Petition, holding that the right to access legal remedies constitutes special circumstances warranting parole despite adverse jail conduct.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole POCSO Act Special Leave Petition right to legal remedy

Hoti Lal v. State of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:31

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant under Section 308 IPC due to insufficient and contradictory prosecution evidence, emphasizing the need for corroboration beyond sole testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Attempt to commit culpable homicide Sole testimony Corroboration

State v. Mohd. Naved @ Pilla

05 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:32
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application to cancel bail granted to the accused, holding that subsequent independent offences do not justify bail cancellation absent impact on the fair trial or violation of bail conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant cancellation of bail Section 437 CrPC Section 439 CrPC Article 21 Constitution of India

Satya Dev Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:52-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending representation on seniority within a stipulated time, without quashing the gradation list or altering seniority at this stage.

administrative other Procedural gradation list seniority Law Officer Grade-II representation

Kamlesh v. State

05 Jan 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:51-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellant for raping a 2-year-old minor, affirmed the reliability of medical and testimonial evidence despite delay and contradictions, and granted set-off benefits under Section 428 Cr.P.C. for life imprisonment.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape minor victim Section 376 IPC Medical Legal Case

Shabbir Malik v. State & Anr

05 Jan 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:50
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that minor contradictions in witness statements do not justify discharge at the charge framing stage under Section 239 Cr.P.C. and restored the charge of criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC against the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 239 Cr.P.C. framing of charge prima facie case criminal intimidation

AIWA Co. Ltd. v. AIVVA Enterprises Private Limited & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:41

The Delhi High Court confirmed an interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'AIVVA', holding that use without written consent from the registered proprietor amounts to trademark infringement and passing off.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Interim injunction Permitted use

M/S GRAND AUTO CAPITAL AND ORS v. M/S JINDAL DYECHEM INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

05 Jan 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:109-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an ex-parte eviction decree, upholding modification of mesne profits and emphasizing expeditious resolution under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ex-parte decree mesne profits Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order IX Rule 13 CPC

MS Rangoli Resorts Private Limited & Anr. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · W.P.(C) 17703/2022

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious completion of land demarcation and permitted temporary boundary wall construction post-deadline, clarifying such construction does not confer rights if land is forest land.

property petition_allowed Significant writ of mandamus demolition boundary wall demarcation