Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd. v. Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

06 Jan 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:64

The Delhi High Court vacated an interim injunction restraining a Bhojpuri artist from working with third parties, holding that contracts of personal service are determinable and not specifically enforceable, and restrictive covenants beyond contract term are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contract of personal service specific performance interim injunction Section 27 Indian Contract Act

Delhi Development Authority v. Ramesh Lakhwani & Anr.

06 Jan 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:143-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the direction to convert a leasehold property to freehold, rejecting the DDA's refusal based on untraceable alleged forged documents and prolonged government inaction.

property appeal_dismissed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion Delhi Development Authority Perpetual Lease Deed forged recommendations

M/S CHINTELS INDIA LIMITED v. M/S BHAYANA BUILDERS PVT. LTD.

06 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7195
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and cannot decide arbitrability or res judicata, and appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Res judicata

Rajeev Kumar v. The State

05 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:204

The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner's interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds to enable post-operative care of his mother.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail extension of bail humanitarian grounds post-operative care

Tansukh & Anr. v. State & Ors.

05 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:305

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 448 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a private trespass dispute, emphasizing the encouragement of settlements to resolve private criminal disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 448 IPC private dispute amicable settlement

Satish Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

05 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:192

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a vehicle sale dispute case under Sections 406 and 506 IPC, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion and imposing conditions to prevent misuse of liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Section 406 IPC Section 506 IPC

Sunder Bhati v. Anil Choudhary

05 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:130

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order permitting amendment of pleadings and directed the petitioner to raise objections in the amendment proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Order 6 Rule 17 CPC Order 7 Rule 11 CPC amendment of pleadings pecuniary jurisdiction

Bright Simons v. Sproxil, Inc & Anr

05 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:232

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on a domain name dispute, holding that the award did not suffer from patent illegality or violation of public policy and reaffirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act Patent illegality Public policy of India

Parvinder Singh Gaba @ Prince v. State & Anr.

05 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:757

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Dev & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

05 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:756

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a trivial dispute, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the criminal process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC amicable settlement

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
Cites 5 · Cited by 0

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
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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