Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Manoj Jain v. The State

07 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5595

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of cheating by issuing a cheque from a closed account, emphasizing liberal interpretation of Section 438 Cr.P.C. and imposing reasonable conditions to safeguard investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheque dishonour Section 420 IPC

Rohit Kumar v. State

07 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5594

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a cyber fraud case, emphasizing the primacy of personal liberty and cooperation with investigation while imposing reasonable conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cyber fraud cheating

Prabhat Dairy Limited v. Snup Fresh Milk & Diary Products Pvt. Ltd.

07 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5581

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation due to delay in filing and re-filing defective petitions beyond the prescribed period under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 limitation period setting aside arbitral award

Mohd Salim v. Mohd Nabi

07 Dec 2022 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:5535
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The Delhi High Court upheld eviction based on a registered General Power of Attorney conferring proprietary rights, dismissing the tenant's challenge lacking documentary proof of ownership or payment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 General Power of Attorney Section 53A Transfer of Property Act Eviction

Arjun Vishnu Kirpalani v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5437

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and uncontested will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, confirming the petitioner as the sole beneficiary of the property.

civil petition_allowed probate will Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 276

Amarjeet Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Dec 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5394

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Amarjeet Singh in a serious assault case under section 307 IPC, emphasizing the completion of investigation, simple nature of injuries, and bail granted to co-accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail section 307 IPC section 323 IPC conspiracy

Aditi Goswami v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5455

The Delhi High Court allowed a kidney transplant application from a maternal aunt donor without requiring NOC from her estranged husband, holding that genuine affection and financial independence satisfy statutory requirements under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant kidney transplant Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 Authorization Committee non-near relative donation

Sandeep Kumar v. State GNCT of Delhi

07 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5361

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the applicant accused of forgery and property grabbing, holding that bail is permissible post chargesheet filing where the accused is not a beneficiary of forged documents and subject to conditions preventing witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed bail forgery property grabbing Indian Penal Code Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B, 34

Ashish Luthra v. Government NCT of Delhi and Anr

07 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5454

The Delhi High Court condoned a short delay in filing a refund application for excess stamp duty and directed the authorities to consider the refund on merits, including penalty and interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Section 45 refund of stamp duty limitation period

Exxon Mobil Corporation v. Sajal Banik Trading as M/S Maa Usha Mobil House

07 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 5787

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Exxon Mobil Corporation restraining the defendant from using the trademark "MOBIL" in its trade name, holding such use to be trademark infringement under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement MOBIL Permanent injunction Trade Marks Act 1999

Arun Kumar v. Deputy Conservator of Forest

07 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5453

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file an appeal against the Tree Officer's order directing payment for tree felling, emphasizing the right to be heard and access to records under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 Section 14 appeal natural justice right to be heard

Jolly Singh v. The State

07 Dec 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:5368

The Delhi High Court held that police cannot transfer investigation outside jurisdiction after a Magistrate orders investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC, quashing the transfer of investigation from Delhi to Noida.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 156 CrPC Section 190 CrPC territorial jurisdiction investigation transfer

M/S. Aryan Biological Corporation v. M/S. Vishwakarma Metal Box

07 Dec 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5392
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The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under section 138 NI Act for dishonour of cheques due to an invalid demand notice that failed to specifically demand the cheque amount as required by law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Demand notice Dishonour of cheque Quashing petition

Sadiq alias Sahil v. State of NCT Delhi

07 Dec 2022 · Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:5473

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in violent riots, holding that active participation supported by video evidence and distinct culpability preclude bail despite parity claims.

criminal petition_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. riots video evidence

Ehsaas Filling Station v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

07 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5452

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging suspension and termination notices under a dealership agreement, emphasizing arbitration and contractual compliance.

civil petition_dismissed dealership agreement suspension of sales arbitration clause natural justice

Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Aditya Kishore Chaturvedi & Ors.

07 Dec 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5377

Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal setting aside motor accident claim award due to lack of proof of rash and negligent driving and contradictions in claimant's evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 rash and negligent driving FIR delay

Monu v. Secretary-General, NHRC

07 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5451

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing complaints before the NHRC under the Protection of Human Rights Act is extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 Section 36(2) limitation period Covid-19 pandemic

Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5422

The Delhi High Court held that leftover liquor stock from an expired license under the old excise policy must be disposed of or transferred in accordance with Rule 56 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, permitting the petitioner manufacturer to lawfully receive and sell such stock under the new excise policy.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Excise Policy 2022 leftover stock disposal Rule 56 Delhi Excise Rules license expiry

Shammi Sehgal v. Ridhima Kruch

07 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order and held that a privately executed mutual divorce agreement without court sanction has no legal effect.

family appeal_dismissed interim maintenance Hindu Marriage Act Section 24 mutual divorce

Subhash Chandra Agarwal v. Planet Media Services Ltd & Ors.

07 Dec 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5428

The Delhi High Court held that a promoter director, even if non-executive, can be held liable under section 141 of the NI Act for dishonour of cheques issued by the company during his tenure, dismissing the petition to quash summoning orders.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act director liability non-executive director