Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

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M/S TPF ENGINEERING PVT.LTD & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS & ORS.

17 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2360

The Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on a termination notice under a consultancy agreement, holding that contractual arbitration clauses suspending termination pending arbitral award must be respected.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 termination notice interim stay

Nanda Boishya & Ors. v. Ashok Hotel & Anr.

17 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2358

The court allowed ex-servicemen security guards to join a new contractor despite disputes over salary and service terms, leaving those issues open for adjudication in an appropriate forum.

labor other ex-servicemen security guards service discontinuation change of contractor

Alkem Laboratories Ltd v. M/S Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd & Anr.

17 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2356-DB

Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to sell existing stock of pharmaceutical products despite interim injunction in a trademark and copyright infringement suit, balancing equities and public interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement copyright infringement passing off interim injunction

Atul Punj & Ors. v. IDBI Bank

15 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2333-DB

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining IDBI Bank from publishing appellants' details in the media, subject to an undertaking not to seek further credit, and disposed of the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction publication restraint bank loan credit facilities

Pink City Expressway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.

15 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh; Anoopkumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2359-DB

The Delhi High Court held that extension of the concession period under the contract is not automatic and requires administrative approval, dismissing the appellant's Section 9 petition seeking interim relief to operate toll plazas beyond the approved period.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Concession Agreement Article 29 automatic extension Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

MR. DHANANJAY RATHI v. SHREE VASU STEELS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.

15 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2332

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to implead the Rathi Research Centre as a necessary party in a trademark infringement suit involving the 'RATHI' mark to ensure complete adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 1 Rule 10 CPC necessary party trademark infringement Rathi Research Centre

Phenomenon Agents Ltd. & Anr. v. Powereye Electronics & Anr.

15 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2331

The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with the Trial Court's adjournment order but directed an earlier hearing of the trademark and copyright suit without expressing any opinion on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Trademark Act Copyright Act permanent injunction passing off

Ejike Jonas Orji v. Narcotics Control Bureau

13 Jun 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:2317

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity of narcotics under the NDPS Act, relying on prolonged incarceration and Supreme Court guidelines despite Section 37 restrictions.

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

Brinda Karat & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2321

Delhi High Court held that prior sanction under Section 196 CrPC is not required for Magistrate to order investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC and set aside dismissal of application seeking FIR registration against hate speech by public leaders.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 156(3) CrPC Section 196 CrPC FIR registration Hate speech

Santosh Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2319

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a telephonic interception order under the Indian Telegraph Act, dismissing the petitioner's challenge on grounds of privacy and procedural non-compliance, and held that intercepted evidence is admissible in trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interception order Indian Telegraph Act 1885 Rule 419A Indian Telegraph Rules right to privacy

M/S NATIONAL PEROXIDE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

13 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2325-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the government to take a timely decision on extending anti-dumping duty following a completed Sunset Review, holding that an unpublished notification has no legal effect.

administrative other anti-dumping duty Sunset Review Customs Tariff Act 1975 notification publication

Santosh Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2323

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a telephonic interception order under the Indian Telegraph Act, holding that procedural safeguards were complied with and the interception did not violate the petitioner's fundamental right to privacy.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interception order Indian Telegraph Act 1885 Rule 419A Telegraph Rules right to privacy

Vidya Jang v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

13 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2328

Delhi High Court directs expeditious disposal of appeal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007, emphasizing protection of senior citizen's rights and procedural fairness.

civil petition_allowed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007 senior citizen rights property dispute eviction stay

Sajjan Kumar v. Directorate of Enforcement

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2315
Cites 3 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's bail plea in a money laundering case involving fraudulent duty drawback claims, holding that the offence is serious and the statutory bail conditions under Section 45 of PMLA apply.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45 PMLA economic offences

Surender @ Tannu @ Tanva v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2316
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed the supplementary chargesheet and set aside charges framed under Section 302 IPC against the petitioner due to lack of fresh material justifying further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 173(8) CrPC Supplementary Chargesheet Framing of Charges Prima Facie Case

Ratan Exports & Industries Ltd. v. The Central Bureau of Investigation

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2318

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a company for offences under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that a company cannot be imprisoned and that continuing trial after settlement and discharge of co-accused would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC juristic person liability company imprisonment Prevention of Corruption Act

K. Rakesh Shankar Dayal v. The Union of India & Ors.

13 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2324-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's refusal to stay a transfer order already in effect, granted the petitioner six weeks to join the new posting due to health issues, and dismissed the writ petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed transfer order interim relief Central Administrative Tribunal Original Application

Baljit Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.

13 Jun 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2320
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a non-compoundable offence FIR and proceedings post charge-sheet, holding that disputed settlement agreements alleged to be coerced cannot bar prosecution under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement agreement

Praveen Kumar Agarwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation

13 Jun 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:2322

Delhi High Court granted bail to six accused involved in a large-scale collective investment scheme fraud, emphasizing that seriousness alone does not preclude bail where investigation is complete and no risk of tampering or flight exists.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences collective investment scheme diversion of funds

Davinder Singh Thapar v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

13 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2326-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act issued against a deceased assessee are null and void, quashing all consequential proceedings.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act Notice against deceased assessee Null and void notice Assessment year 2013-14