Delhi High Court

72,289 judgments

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Prium Verma v. Kedrion Biopharma India Pvt. Ltd.

15 Mar 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:945

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the Firm liable for unpaid dues under a Distribution Agreement, rejecting claims of novation and patent illegality, and affirming limited scope for interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Distribution Agreement Patent illegality Drug Price Control Order, 2013

Ramesh Kumar Uppal v. M/S Matra Chayya Exports & Ors.

15 Mar 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:943

The Delhi High Court ordered transfer of a Section 138 NI Act complaint to the court having jurisdiction over the payee's bank branch, affirming territorial jurisdiction under Section 142(2)(a) NI Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Jurisdiction Section 142(2)(a) NI Act

OM LOGISTICS LTD v. SH MAHENDRA PANDEY

15 Mar 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:930

The Delhi High Court vacated an ex parte interim injunction against the defendant for using the mark "OM EXPRESS LOGISTICS", holding that the plaintiff misrepresented facts and could not monopolize common or religious terms in its trademark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark

Gaurav Malik v. State of NCT Delhi

15 Mar 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:961
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The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused in a serious sexual exploitation case involving a minor, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and comprehensive investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. rape of minor custodial interrogation

Wing Commander Shyam Naithani v. Union of India and Ors.

15 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:938-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the High Courts retain their constitutional writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 over Armed Forces Tribunal orders, rejecting the notion that such jurisdiction is ousted by the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 or Supreme Court precedents limiting appeals to the Supreme Court.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Judicial review Articles 226 and 227 Armed Forces Tribunal Writ jurisdiction

Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. United Trading Company

15 Mar 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5564

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a loan repayment dispute governed by a valid arbitration agreement.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12(2)

Anand Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

14 Mar 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:958

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Sections 366 and 506 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already served, considering his first-time offender status and the long delay in appeal disposal.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 366 IPC Section 506 IPC sentence reduction first-time offender

Bali v. State Through Government of NCT

14 Mar 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:935
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The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC for lack of requisite intention, upheld conviction under Section 324 IPC, and modified the sentence to time served with compensation to victims.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Section 324 IPC injured witness testimony Section 313 CrPC examination

Anheuser-Busch LLC v. Mr. Surjeet Lal & Anr.

14 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:972
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The Delhi High Court held that use of recycled bottles embossed with a registered trademark by another manufacturer constitutes trademark infringement and granted permanent injunction restraining such use.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off recycled bottles permanent injunction

Dhruw Kant Jha & Ors. v. Netaji Subhas University of Technology & Ors.

14 Mar 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Anup Jairam Bhambani · 2022:DHC:942-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Single Judge to expeditiously decide the appellants' pending modification application seeking parity in pay scales after an administrative order reduced their salary.

administrative other Procedural Administrative Order pay scale Library Staff modification application

DEN DIGITAL CABLE NETWORKS & ANR v. NAVNEET SETHI & ORS.

14 Mar 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:6040

The Delhi High Court disposed of two arbitration petitions following a joint settlement and undertakings by the parties not to violate the agreement terms.

civil other arbitration settlement undertaking disposal of petitions

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. GNEX Projects Private Limited & Ors.

14 Mar 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:924

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's interim order rejecting the lender's application to restrain a mortgagor from proceeding with a scheme of arrangement, holding that the mortgage ceased upon release of title deeds and the mortgagor's obligations terminated accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim relief Mortgage by deposit of title deeds No Objection Certificate

Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi

14 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:956

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's conduct of online open book exams during the pandemic, directing robust data privacy measures and dismissing the petition seeking evaluation based solely on past performance.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant online open book examination University of Delhi COVID-19 pandemic data privacy

Kasturba Nagar Residents Welfare Association v. Government of NCT Delhi

14 Mar 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1932-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that only slum clusters identified and notified by DUSIB under the 2010 Act are entitled to rehabilitation under the 2015 Policy, dismissing the appeal of residents of an unnotified cluster against demolition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant DUSIB Act 2010 Delhi Slum Rehabilitation Policy 2015 Jhuggi Jhopri Basti Slum rehabilitation

J.S. Builder v. Dr. Girish Gupta

12 Mar 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5382

The Delhi High Court directed reference of a contractual financial dispute to arbitration under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that objections on overpayment do not negate the arbitration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12

Afroz Alam v. State

11 Mar 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:978
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner involved in illegal printing of labels for psychotropic substances, holding that stringent bail conditions under the NDPS Act were not met.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 29 NDPS Section 37 NDPS bail conditions

Christian Michel James v. Central Bureau of Investigation

11 Mar 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:910
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Christian Michel James in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter bribery case, holding that his extradition and trial in India are lawful and that he is a flight risk given the gravity of offences and his conduct.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail economic offences prevention of corruption extradition

Shubham HP Security Force Private Limited v. Central Warehousing Corporation

11 Mar 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:915

Delhi High Court dismissed petition restraining termination of a long-term contract by CWC for breach, holding that termination was lawful and disputes must be resolved through arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Strategic Alliance Management Agreement termination of contract bank guarantee dispute resolution

Christian Michel James v. Directorate of Enforcement

11 Mar 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:912
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Christian Michel in a high-profile money laundering case, holding that the trial in India is not barred by foreign acquittal or extradition limitations and that the twin conditions under Section 45 PMLA apply mandatorily.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45 PMLA doctrine of specialty

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Dr. Krati Mehrotra

11 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:913-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an ad hoc employee is entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 for the full statutory period even if it extends beyond the contract tenure, dismissing the hospital's challenge to the Tribunal's order.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 ad hoc employee maternity leave contract tenure