Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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Vinay Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi

04 Apr 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1223

Bail was denied to a director accused of large-scale bank fraud involving forged documents and shell companies, emphasizing gravity and modus operandi as decisive factors.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail bank fraud forged documents shell companies

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Prem Bhutani & Anr

04 Apr 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:1210
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The Delhi High Court set aside the discharge order of accused in a criminal conspiracy and cheating case involving fraudulent revival of a cooperative society and land allotment, holding that sufficient prima facie evidence existed to frame charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant charge framing discharge of accused criminal conspiracy prima facie case

Constable Dimple Verma v. Union of India & Anr.

04 Apr 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1225-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging reduction of disability percentage after a fresh medical board reassessed the petitioner’s disability, granting liberty to file a fresh petition if grievances persist.

administrative petition_dismissed disability assessment medical board boarding out proceedings permanent disability

Sh. Bimal Kumar Bimlesh v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Apr 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1224-DB

The Delhi High Court directed grant of pro-rata pension with arrears to an Indian Air Force retiree who served over ten years, relying on relevant notifications and prior judicial rulings.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro-rata pension Indian Air Force qualifying service Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972

Gavade Kisan Bapu v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Apr 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:1221

Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence to a convicted NSG official under POCSO Act after serving substantial imprisonment, balancing victim protection and procedural delay.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant suspension of sentence POCSO Act aggravated sexual assault National Security Guard Act

Khirod Chand Sikhdar v. Babu Lal Sikhdar

04 Apr 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1219

The Delhi High Court set aside a declaration of death passed without impleading the petitioner, restoring the suit and allowing the petitioner to contest the claim, emphasizing the necessity of impleading all interested parties for fair adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 108 Indian Evidence Act declaration of death missing person impleading parties

Khirod Chand Sikhdar v. Babu Lal Sikhdar

04 Apr 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1218

The Delhi High Court set aside a declaration of death passed without impleading the petitioner, restored the suit for fresh proceedings, and emphasized the need for procedural fairness in presumption of death cases.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 108 Indian Evidence Act declaration of death missing person natural justice

Atul Vashisht v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

04 Apr 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2022:DHC:1205

The Delhi High Court held that a Note of Disagreement issued by the Disciplinary Authority under Rule 15(2) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 is a procedural step and premature to challenge before final order, dismissing the writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed Note of Disagreement Disciplinary Authority Inquiry Officer CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965

Modicare Limited v. Registrar of Trademarks

04 Apr 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1217

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to register 'SALON PROFESSIONAL' as a device mark associated with an existing registered mark, subject to conditions preventing exclusive rights over descriptive words.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 9(1)(b) Section 11(1)(b) descriptive mark

Sudhir Kumar Marwaha v. Central Bureau of Investigation

04 Apr 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:1211

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against accused involved in the fraudulent revival of a cooperative society and land allotment conspiracy, affirming the principles governing prima facie satisfaction at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charges criminal conspiracy prima facie case forgery

Coldsmiths Retail Services Private Limited v. Nirulas Corner House Private Limited

04 Apr 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:1209

The Delhi High Court held that payment of Additional Consideration was not contingent on corporate name change, upheld Nirulas’ termination notice validity, and granted interim relief restraining Coldsmiths from alienating assets pending arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Business Transfer Agreement Deed of Assignment Additional Consideration Corporate Name Change

Coldsmiths Retail Services Private Limited v. Nirulas Corner House Private Limited

04 Apr 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:1208

The Delhi High Court held that payment obligations under a Business Transfer Agreement extended by mutual consent are not contingent on corporate name change, validating termination for non-payment and granting limited interim relief to preserve assets pending arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Business Transfer Agreement Deed of Assignment Additional Consideration Termination Notice

Manohar Sitaram Patil v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Apr 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:1227

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of large-scale cheating and forgery in a real estate fraud, emphasizing the seriousness of economic offences and the petitioner’s evasion of trial proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail economic offences cheating proclaimed offender

Vikas Yadav v. Union of India

04 Apr 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1226-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of CRPF personnel seeking fixation of duties in medical units and grant of patient care allowances, holding their training does not change their cadre or entitlement to such benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Reserve Police Force Group C personnel Lab Technician training Unit Medical Inspection Room

M/S Karam Chand Thapar & Bros. (Coal Sales) Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

04 Apr 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:1207
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The Delhi High Court held that the exchange rate applicable for converting foreign currency amounts in an arbitral award is the rate prevailing on the date the award becomes final after all appeals are exhausted.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Award enforcement foreign currency conversion exchange rate date Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

M/S. MOVIE TIMES CINEPLEX PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MRG DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

04 Apr 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:1669-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on leased area and maintenance charges, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards except in cases of perversity or no evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 arbitral award

B.B. Lal Aggarwal v. The State Govt of Delhi & Anr.

04 Apr 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:1275

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking belated opportunity to cross-examine complainant's witness under Section 311 CrPC, holding that repeated adjournments and failure to pay costs justified closure of cross-examination and that interlocutory orders refusing recall are not revisable.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 CrPC cross-examination interlocutory order revision petition maintainability

Ravi Thakur v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Apr 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:1273
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Bail was denied to the accused found with commercial quantity of ganja under NDPS Act as no reasonable grounds existed to believe he was not guilty or unlikely to reoffend.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail commercial quantity

Malini Mehra v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Apr 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:1267

The Delhi High Court held that procedural time limits for replication in civil suits do not apply to testamentary cases and allowed condonation of delay in filing rejoinder based on sufficient cause.

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Dr. Manoj Bajpai v. Ms Seema Jassal

04 Apr 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1313

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the petitioner's application for decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, while refusing to impose a strict timeline due to prior adjournments by the petitioner.

civil other Order XII Rule 6 CPC decree on admissions Article 227 Constitution of India adjournments