Delhi High Court

48,936 judgments

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Malinihoon v. State Government of NCT Delhi

08 Jul 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:7506

The Delhi High Court vacated the interim orders previously granted in writ petitions filed by the petitioner against the State Government and Labour Department due to lack of sufficient grounds.

administrative other interim order writ petition Labour Department vacation of interim relief

Rishi Miglani v. State

08 Jul 2019 · Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:7470

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw criminal petitions with liberty to refile if the Trial Court's dismissal order is overturned by a higher court.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural withdrawal of petitions liberty to file fresh petitions dismissal of complaint Trial Court order

Anwar Hussain v. State

08 Jul 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7291

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioners accused of offences against the complainant wife, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and imposing strict conditions to prevent witness interference.

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Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Anurag Sahni

08 Jul 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3259

Delhi High Court reduced excessive compensation awarded by Labour Court in lieu of reinstatement to a reasonable amount agreed upon by parties after finding enquiry vitiated by violation of natural justice.

labor appeal_allowed compensation in lieu of reinstatement violation of natural justice labour court award termination of employment

Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Qayum Ahmed

08 Jul 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3260

The Delhi High Court reduced the Labour Court's compensation award in lieu of reinstatement, holding that compensation must be proportionate to service and salary when reinstatement is not feasible.

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Khem Karan Shukla v. M/S Microtex India Ltd

08 Jul 2019 · J.R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3261

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded to an illegally terminated employee in lieu of reinstatement, considering his long service and serious health condition.

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The Deputy Commissioner of Police v. Score Information Technologies Ltd.

08 Jul 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3263

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the petitioner responsible for obtaining municipal permissions and affirmed the respondent's entitlement to payments and interest under the supply contract.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 contract interpretation municipal permissions supply contract

Manmohan Singh Narula v. Speaker, Lok Sabha

08 Jul 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:3266-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a policy for appointing the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, holding that no statutory mandate exists and appointments to key posts are not invalidated by the absence of such Leader.

constitutional petition_dismissed Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha appointment Central Vigilance Commissioner

Trinity Touch Private Limited v. SVC Cooperative Bank Limited

08 Jul 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:3264
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The Delhi High Court held that a bank cannot unilaterally impose prepayment penalty and processing charges without a binding contract and proof of loss, allowing the plaintiff's suit for recovery of such amounts.

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Sarvjeet v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

08 Jul 2019 · Hima Kohli; Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:3265-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial and medical evidence, emphasizing the last seen theory and the accused's failure to provide a satisfactory explanation.

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Yogender & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

08 Jul 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:3267-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' reservation policy in CISF recruitment, ruling that unfilled SC/ST reserved vacancies must be carried forward as backlog without dereservation and that unfilled Ex-Servicemen vacancies can be diverted across reserved categories, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant reservation Ex-Servicemen Rules SC ST backlog vacancies dereservation

Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. Adinath Enterprises & Ors.

08 Jul 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3245

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorized sale of Amway products on Snapdeal and dismissed defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

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Oriflame India Pvt. Ltd. v. Dinender Jain & Ors.

08 Jul 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3246

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorized sale of Oriflame products on Amazon and directed Amazon to remove unauthorized listings upon notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction e-commerce platform unauthorized sale trademark protection

Modicare Ltd. v. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited & Ors.

08 Jul 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3247

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorized sale of Modicare products on Amazon's platform and directed prompt removal of unauthorized listings upon notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction e-commerce platform unauthorized sale product listing

Sushmita Sundaram v. M/S Delta Airlines Inc

08 Jul 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:3248-DB

The Delhi High Court held that it cannot admit additional evidence beyond the Labour Court record while exercising judicial review under Article 227, leaving the question of prior pleading open for final determination.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Article 227 Labour Court judicial review additional evidence

Sandeep Kumar v. Central Bureau of Narcotics

08 Jul 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:3249

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for attempting to export heroin concealed in slippers, affirming the admissibility of statements under Section 67 of the NDPS Act and confirming procedural compliance, while modifying the sentence to the minimum prescribed under the Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 67 statement admissibility heroin seizure courier drug trafficking

Sonu v. Government of NCT of Delhi

08 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:3240-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed challenge to land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, holding that acquisition had attained finality and that claims related to unauthorized colonies cannot seek quashing of acquisition while pursuing regularization.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 National Highways Act, 1956 land acquisition

Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. 1MG Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

08 Jul 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3233

The Delhi High Court held that e-commerce platforms facilitating unauthorized sale of direct selling products without consent violate trademark rights and lose safe harbour protection under Section 79 IT Act, granting injunctions to protect direct selling entities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 e-commerce platforms intermediary liability Section 79 IT Act

Sanjay Dewan v. Licensing Authority

08 Jul 2019 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2019:DHC:3234

The Delhi High Court held that a drug license renewal cannot be denied solely due to a landlord's disputed title if the applicant is in settled possession and competent to carry on the business, directing the Licensing Authority to process the renewal application accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 License renewal Licensing Authority Premises occupation

Mylan Laboratories Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Jul 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3235

Delhi High Court invoked the doctrine of necessity to allow the IPAB Chairman and Technical Member (Plant Varieties Protection) to hear urgent patent, trademark, and copyright matters despite vacancies, ensuring continuity of justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Intellectual Property Appellate Board Technical Member vacancy Doctrine of necessity Access to justice