Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Dr. Ruchi Rani Singh v. The University of Delhi and Anr.

13 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5618

The Delhi High Court allowed a one-time three months extension for the petitioner to join as Assistant Professor at University of Delhi, emphasizing the exceptional facts and non-precedential nature of the relief.

administrative petition_allowed extension of joining time Assistant Professor appointment University of Delhi writ petition

Mahanagar Gas Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board and Others

13 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5557

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining recovery under a PNGRB tariff order due to conflict of interest in the appellate tribunal and directed the government to appoint additional technical members to ensure effective appellate remedy.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 Appellate Tribunal for Electricity conflict of interest technical member

Prem Kumar & Anr. v. State & Ors.

13 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5824

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 289, 323, 337, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement private dispute

Amita Shukla v. Madan Lal Arora

13 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5503
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The Delhi High Court held that the plea of res-judicata cannot be a ground for rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC without full trial, restoring the suit for partition of one-third share in the ground floor property.

civil appeal_allowed Significant res-judicata Order VII Rule 11 CPC constructive res-judicata partition suit

Brijesh Gupta v. Saroj Gupta

13 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5534

The Delhi High Court upheld its interpretation that 'unnecessary' pleadings under Order VI Rule 16 CPC must be read in context with 'scandalous, frivolous or vexatious' pleadings applying noscitur a sociis and ejusdem generis, and that pleadings by a general attorney are valid pleadings under the CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 16 CPC noscitur a sociis ejusdem generis pleadings

Yogesh Parihar v. Delhi Technological University & Ors.

13 Dec 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:5811-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the university's decision imposing stringent punishment on a student found involved in sharing exam questions and answers via WhatsApp, emphasizing the need to maintain strict examination discipline.

education appeal_dismissed Significant unfair means examination misconduct disciplinary action university authority

Abhishek Kumar v. State

13 Dec 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5531

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death, emphasizing the need for proximate evidence of cruelty soon before death and considering the deceased's mental illness and investigation status.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC

Vicky Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr

13 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a genuine settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Mahesh Yadav v. Ghanshyam

13 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:5560

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under bonafide necessity, stayed the eviction order till 31.05.2023 subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and clear dues.

property appeal_dismissed eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bonafide necessity

Nasir Khan & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

13 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:168

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 323, 354, 506, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement non-compoundable offences

Deepak @ Hariom & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

13 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:313

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a genuine settlement and mutual divorce.

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

Montblanc-Simplo GmbH v. M/S Jai Lakshman & Ors.

13 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 210 (2014) DLT 381
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The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Montblanc, holding retail sellers liable for trademark infringement and passing off for selling counterfeit goods bearing plaintiff's registered trademarks.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC

Ujjwal Gupta & Anr. v. State (GNCTD) & Anr.

13 Dec 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5516
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The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 498A, 304B, 302, and 34 IPC against the petitioners, ruling that a prima facie case existed and no interference was warranted at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant charge framing Section 304B IPC dowry death Section 498A IPC

Yves Saint Laurent v. Brompton Lifestyle Brands Private Limited & Anr.

13 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:5670

The Delhi High Court held that Brompton, lacking authorization under the terminated franchise agreement, infringed YSL's trademarks and refused to refer the dispute to arbitration, granting interim injunction in favor of YSL.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement franchise agreement sub-franchise passing off

Surya Day Private Limited v. NTPC Limited

13 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5556
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The Delhi High Court held that NTPC's three-year banning order against Surya Day Private Limited was disproportionate and based on suspicion without adequate inquiry, restricting the ban to the period already elapsed and emphasizing the need for speaking orders and proportionality in banning decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant banning order NTPC policy speaking order proportionality

Pratima Kumari v. Union of India

13 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5536-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation challenging her deinduction from the Central Weightlifting Team within a stipulated time, without setting aside the impugned orders.

administrative other writ petition deinduction Central Weightlifting Team representation

M/S. HIMLAND HOUSING PVT. LTD. v. M/S. OMBIR PANWAR & CO.

13 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5721

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected at the threshold under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC merely on the ground of alleged non-registration of a partnership firm under Section 69 of the Partnership Act, as this is a triable issue requiring evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Partnership Act Section 69 rejection of plaint unregistered partnership firm

Surender Kumar v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and Ors.

13 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5621

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending promotion representations within six weeks following his acquittal, emphasizing adherence to established legal principles on promotion after criminal acquittal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion sealed cover procedure acquittal Departmental Promotion Committee

Anjali College of Pharmacy and Science v. Pharmacy Council of India

13 Dec 2022 · Vikas Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the writ petition directing the Pharmacy Council of India to grant approval for the petitioner’s D.Pharm course but upheld rejection of B.Pharm and M.Pharm approvals due to the Principal’s ineligibility under statutory regulations.

administrative petition_partly_allowed Significant Pharmacy Council of India approval for pharmacy courses Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Pharmacy Institutions Regulations, 2014 Personal Hearing Committee

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology v. Govt of NCT Delhi and Ors.

13 Dec 2022 · Vikas Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5546
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The Delhi High Court held that merit-based restrictions on participation in special offline counseling for admissions do not violate the petitioner's fundamental right under Article 19(1)(g) to run an educational institution.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 19(1)(g) educational institution admission counseling merit-based admission