Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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Mohd. Hanif v. NCB

12 Apr 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1298

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohd. Hanif in a commercial quantity cocaine trafficking case under the NDPS Act, reaffirming the statutory embargo on bail and validating controlled delivery procedures.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS controlled delivery commercial quantity

Kamalesh Agarwal v. Ms. Anupam Garg & Ors.

12 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1322

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for specific performance based on a lawful settlement reached through court-referred mediation and ordered refund of court fees.

civil appeal_allowed specific performance agreement to sell mediation settlement agreement

Deepika Sethi v. Rohit Seth

12 Apr 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:1790-DB

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance for the child by properly considering the respondent's undisclosed income and assets, while upholding denial of maintenance to the employed appellant under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act income assessment maintenance for child

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. v. Kinetic Lifescience (OPC) P. Ltd.

12 Apr 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:1471

The Delhi High Court held that Defendants' use of the mark 'EYESITE' infringed Plaintiffs' registered trademark 'ISITE' and constituted passing off, granting permanent injunction, but rejected infringement claim regarding Defendants' composite device mark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off pharmaceutical products deceptive similarity

VR DAKSHIN PRIVATE LIMITED v. SPORTS AND LEISURE APPAREL LIMITED

12 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1321

The Delhi High Court directed the appointment of a sole arbitrator by the Delhi International Arbitration Centre to resolve disputes arising from a lease deed, allowing the petition for arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 appointment of arbitrator

Mukesh Bhatia and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

12 Apr 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1301

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings under Sections 420, 468, 471, 120B, 34 IPC based on settlement between parties but retained proceedings under Section 174A IPC relating to absconding.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement between parties Section 174A IPC

Sunil Tomar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

12 Apr 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1300

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against the petitioner under Sections 406, 420, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement partial quashing

Surya Prakash Pal v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Apr 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:1352

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a serious POCSO case post-charge framing, applying the raised threshold under Section 29 and emphasizing the gravity of offences against a minor victim.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 29 POCSO Act presumption of guilt sexual assault

BALAJI PRIME BUILDHOME PVT LTD v. KASHIPUR INFRASTRUCTURE AND FREIGHT TERMINAL PVT LTD

12 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1323

The Delhi High Court directed reference of contract disputes to arbitration under DIAC with a sole arbitrator, as agreed by the parties.

other petition_allowed arbitration agreement seat of arbitration Delhi International Arbitration Centre Section 12 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Sunny v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Apr 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:1309
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Delhi High Court granted bail to protestors arrested without mandatory notice under Section 41A Cr.P.C., emphasizing strict compliance with arrest procedures and absence of justification for continued detention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 41A Cr.P.C. Section 41(1)(b) Cr.P.C. bail arrest procedure

Rita Ahuja v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

11 Apr 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:5968

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a matrimonial dispute case based on an amicable settlement and cooperation with investigation, despite non-appearance of the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. amicable settlement Hindu Marriage Act

Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. v. SMS Infrastructure Ltd.

11 Apr 2022 · Vibhu Bakru · 2022:DHC:1293

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing claims for delays due to adverse geological conditions, holding that due diligence clauses do not absolve the employer from responsibility for project feasibility and that such claims are not barred by the contract.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 due diligence clause exclusionary clause

Jugesh Aspal v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

11 Apr 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:1296

The Delhi High Court upheld KVS's uniform admission criteria raising minimum age for Class-I to 6 years under NEP 2020, dismissing petitions challenging the belated change as neither arbitrary nor violative of fundamental rights.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan National Education Policy 2020 minimum age for admission Class-I admission criteria

Israr Tomar v. The State

11 Apr 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1284

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious robbery and kidnapping case due to strong incriminating evidence and recovery of stolen property.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. robbery kidnapping

Somnath Pal v. DRI

11 Apr 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1283
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a habitual drug trafficker under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the embargo on bail for large quantity drug offences and the need to balance individual liberty with societal interest.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act controlled substances

The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Ashok @ Shanky

11 Apr 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1410-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition upholding the acquittal of the accused in a sexual offence case due to failure to prove the victim's minority and lack of incriminating testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed POCSO Act Section 376 IPC minority proof victim testimony

Kalendra Narayan Singh v. Anil Kumar Sinha

11 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1297

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing compliance with fee and disclosure provisions.

other appeal_allowed arbitration appointment of arbitrator Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12

Union of India v. M/S Rama Construction Company

11 Apr 2022 · Vibhu Bahru · 2022:DHC:1295

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, upholding the contractor's entitlement to payment for substituted items and compensation for overheads due to employer-caused delay, while rejecting claims for loss of profits.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Substituted items payment Compensation for overheads

Mohit Mittal v. Kanika Jain

11 Apr 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:1329-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the alleged adulterer and respondent's parents cannot be impleaded as parties in a matrimonial petition where adultery is not specifically pleaded and dismissed the appellant's appeal against the Family Court's order.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Marriage Act 1955 annulment of marriage divorce adultery

Naveen Kumar v. Canara Bank

11 Apr 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:1358-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the bank to consider the petitioners' communication as a valid representation under Section 13(3A) of the SARFAESI Act before proceeding with recovery, restraining precipitate action pending disposal.

civil petition_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(2) notice Section 13(3A) representation Debt Recovery Tribunal