Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Neeraj Qhoudhary v. State

27 Aug 2019 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2019:DHC:7301

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused persons charged under Sections 323, 341, 506, 34 read with 308 IPC, emphasizing their cooperation and inconclusive medical evidence of grievous hurt, subject to stringent conditions.

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Suresh Khandelwal v. Ujwal Trading Co

27 Aug 2019 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:7511

The Delhi High Court dismissed criminal miscellaneous petitions as withdrawn and directed the parties to seek settlement before the trial court.

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Popular Front of India v. Times Now & Ors.

27 Aug 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:4165

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defamation suit by Popular Front of India against Times Now and others as barred by the one-year limitation period under the Limitation Act, 1963.

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M/S DECCAN CHARTERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. SARITA TIWARI

27 Aug 2019 · J.R. Midha · 2019:DHC:4159

Termination of a probationer not confirmed in writing does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, and such termination is lawful without entitlement to reinstatement or back wages.

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Krishan Gopal v. Surinder Kumar Chadha & Anr

27 Aug 2019 · Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:4158

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition under Article 227 challenging refusal of leave to defend eviction on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that the landlord's determination of suitable alternative accommodation is paramount and no jurisdictional error was committed.

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Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. v. Moviesflix.net & Ors.

26 Aug 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:4156

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining multiple websites from unauthorized streaming and distribution of Warner Bros.' copyrighted films and directed ISPs and government departments to block access to infringing domains.

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Chhotey Lal @ Chhuttalla v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

26 Aug 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:4150

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal by modifying the appellant's conviction from robbery with use of weapon under Sections 392/397 IPC to possession of stolen property under Section 411 IPC due to insufficient evidence on the weapon element.

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The United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Phool Kumari & Ors.

26 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4151

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a claimant with permanent disability by recognizing 100% functional disability plus 50% for loss of future prospects and mandated provision of assistive devices as part of just compensation.

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Steel Authority of India Ltd. v. Psysteme & Anr.

26 Aug 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:4152

The Delhi High Court held that the Suppliers were contractually obligated to obtain CME insurance which SAIL did not waive, and since commissioning did not occur, the Suppliers are not entitled to the balance payment under the contract.

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Ravinder v. Subhash Gupta

26 Aug 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:4153

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of delay in filing the written statement, holding that the 120-day limit under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is mandatory and delay cannot be condoned.

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Emami Limited v. Shree Baidyaraj Ayurved Bhawan Private Limited

26 Aug 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:4154

The Delhi High Court held that the coined trademark "PANCHARISHTA" is protectable due to long use and distinctiveness, granting injunction against the Defendant's use of the mark on similar ayurvedic medicinal products.

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Naresh Bansal v. State (GNCTD) & Ors.

26 Aug 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:4147

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging custodial torture, holding that the allegations were not supported by credible evidence and the courts below rightly declined to proceed.

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HARLEYISSAC v. CHINNU@AARTIMEHRA

26 Aug 2019 · CHANDERSHEKHAR · 2019:DHC:7463

The High Court dismissed the criminal petition and all pending applications as withdrawn on the request of the petitioner.

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Bimlesh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

26 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:7930

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking protection over disputed land rights, holding that factual disputes cannot be resolved under Article 226 and must be decided in proper proceedings.

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The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation v. ZTE Corporation

26 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:7419-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeals, holding that payments for software enabling hardware use are supply of goods, not royalty under the Indo-China DTAA, and that interest under Section 234B of the Income Tax Act is not applicable.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Indo-China DTAA Article 12(3) software payments royalty

Kishan Devnani v. State & Anr.

26 Aug 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:4148

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a municipal employee for alleged false certification, holding statutory protection and limitation bar apply in absence of bad faith.

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Parmod Chuni v. M/S Excel Pack Pvt. Ltd.

23 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4133

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC limitation mixed question of fact and law plaint rejection

R D Batra v. Suresh Gulati

23 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4134

The High Court upheld the eviction of the tenant where the landlord proved ownership and bonafide necessity, and the tenant failed to establish valid grounds to defend.

civil appeal_dismissed eviction petition leave to defend bonafide necessity ownership

The Delhi Network of Positive People v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors

23 Aug 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Harishankar · 2019:DHC:7931-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL directing the GNCTD to continue providing free Hepatitis C testing and treatment through designated hospitals and clinics, finding the government's efforts adequate.

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Realtech Infrastructure Limited v. Smart Housing Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

23 Aug 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4135

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the time for the sole Arbitrator to pass the arbitral award by eight months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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