Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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TAMANNA v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

17 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:1923

The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence of a NDPS convict pending appeal after considering the substantial period of imprisonment already served and the likelihood of delayed hearing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act suspension of sentence bail pending appeal Section 389 CrPC

Mohd. Azharuddin v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

17 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:1922

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of armed robbery and conspiracy, emphasizing the absence of prior criminal history, completion of investigation, and parity with co-accused already on bail.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail mastermind recovery of weapon identification parade

M/S Gallus Chattels Pvt. Ltd and Ors. v. Ishwar Industries Ltd.

17 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1987
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The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of an execution petition despite partial court fees payment, rejecting the petitioner’s attempt to stall execution proceedings and dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant execution petition court fees Section 11 Court Fees Act Article 227 Constitution

Pankaj Shehrawat @ Pankaj v. State NCT of Delhi

17 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:1889

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for extension of interim bail granted on medical grounds due to violation of bail conditions and lack of credible medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed interim bail medical grounds bail conditions violation of bail

Sh Shiv Balak Goswami v. Sh Pankaj Puri

17 May 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:1921

The High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition challenging Trial Court’s direction to record evidence through a Local Commissioner after the petitioner had given an undertaking to comply, with liberty to seek recall before the Trial Court.

civil petition_allowed Local Commissioner Recording of evidence Trial Court procedural orders Undertaking before court

Anubhav Jain v. High Court of Delhi

17 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8499-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a person with benchmark disability is entitled to reservation benefits in promotion to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service from the date of eligibility, interpreting the extended zone of consideration expansively under the DoPT OM.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Persons with Benchmark Disability Reservation in Promotion Delhi Higher Judicial Services Rules Zone of Consideration

M/S POSITIVE REAL TECH PVT. LTD. v. M/S JYOTI ELECTRICALS

13 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1871

The Delhi High Court directed the disputes arising from a work order to be referred to arbitration under DIAC, appointing an arbitrator with mandated disclosures under section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed arbitration Arbitral Tribunal Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 disclosure

Millennium Education Foundation v. Educomp Infrastructure and School Management Limited

13 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1872

The Delhi High Court held that pending insolvency proceedings do not bar arbitration under a valid arbitration clause unless a moratorium is imposed, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause appointment of arbitrator Section 11 Arbitration Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Sh. Manish Kasana v. Union of India

13 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:2049-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent board for a candidate declared unfit due to phimosis, holding that such curable conditions warrant fair reassessment before final disqualification.

administrative petition_allowed Significant phimosis medical fitness sub-inspector recruitment medical board

Ajay Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 May 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:1866

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a fraud case involving misrepresentation and financial irregularities in the Amrapali Silicon City real estate project, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and risk factors against bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant regular bail Section 439 CrPC economic offences fraudulent inducement

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. v. Punam Devi

13 May 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2330
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The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. restraining the Defendant from using the mark 'RANBAXY LABORATORIES', holding it infringed the Plaintiff's registered trademarks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 29

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Standardcasting Pvt Ltd

13 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1939-DB
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The Delhi High Court condoned a 352-day delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act due to COVID-19 limitation exclusions and bona fide conduct, emphasizing the liberal interpretation of 'sufficient cause' consistent with speedy dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay limitation period Section 5 Limitation Act Section 37 Arbitration Act

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Standardcasting Pvt Ltd

13 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1940-DB
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The Delhi High Court condoned a 338-day delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act due to Covid-19 lockdown and related factors, emphasizing the need for bona fide action and balancing speedy dispute resolution with substantial justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay limitation period Section 5 Limitation Act Section 37 Arbitration Act

Shalu v. State NCT of Delhi

13 May 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:1867

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim bail application in a serious murder case, emphasizing the risk of tampering with evidence and the gravity of offences despite compassionate medical grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed interim bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. murder attempt to murder

Macart Equipment Private Limited v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre & Ors.

13 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1870

The Delhi High Court directed the DIAC to appoint a retired judicial officer as Sole Arbitrator with parties' consent, emphasizing party autonomy and compliance with Section 12 disclosures.

arbitration petition_allowed arbitration arbitrator appointment retired judge Delhi International Arbitration Centre

Ashish v. Central Bureau of Investigation

13 May 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:1869

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of involvement in JEE Mains examination fraud, emphasizing his limited role and clean antecedents while imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC JEE Mains fraud online examination cheating

Nirmal Jindal v. Shyam Sunder Tyagi & Ors.

13 May 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:1864

The Delhi High Court held Respondent No.1 guilty of contempt for willfully demolishing a boundary wall constructed under Court orders and sentenced him to imprisonment and fine to uphold judicial authority.

civil conviction_upheld Significant contempt of court boundary wall willful disobedience court orders

Gauri Shankar v. Central Reserve Police Force & Anr.

13 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1852-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules is not contingent on minimum qualifying service and directed payment to a dismissed CRPF constable despite less than 10 years of service.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate allowance CCS Pension Rules 1972 minimum qualifying service compensation pension

Colonel G.P Singh (Retired) v. Union of India & Ors.

13 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1884-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking quashing of Armed Forces Tribunal orders on retirement age disparity, directing that any favourable decision in analogous pending matters shall benefit the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant retirement age Colonel rank Armed Forces Tribunal Section 10 CPC

MS COPENHAGEN HOSPITALITY AND RETAILS & ORS. v. MS. A.R. IMPEX & ORS.

13 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1883

The Delhi High Court extended and enforced an injunction restraining defendants and their franchisees from using the plaintiffs' trademark "LA PINO'Z PIZZA" on digital platforms to prevent consumer confusion and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off injunction social media