Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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IRCON International Limited v. M/S Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.

26 Feb 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:1309

Delhi High Court modified an arbitral award by holding the foreclosure document as a binding supplementary agreement and restricting reimbursement to reasonable mobilisation expenses, excluding certain awarded claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 foreclosure document supplementary agreement Clause 56 GCC

Patanjali Ayurved Limited & Anr. v. Google LLC. & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:1308

The Delhi High Court directed removal of a defamatory and threatening video from Google, YouTube, and Facebook platforms globally, recognizing the platforms' duty to remove unlawful content upon notice while leaving open the question of international jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant defamation intermediary liability digital platforms YouTube community guidelines

Raj Singh & Ors. v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1311-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition notifications over lands forming part of an unauthorized colony undergoing regularization, holding that relief would contradict the regularization process and petitioners lacked clear title and locus standi.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 6 declaration unauthorized colony regularization

Flipkart Internet Private Limited v. WWW.FLIPKARTWINNERS.COM & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · Manmohan J · 2019:DHC:1312

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining defendants from using the 'Flipkart' trademark in domain names and websites conducting fake contests, directing ISPs and government authorities to block such infringing websites, and awarded costs to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction domain name

Manoranjan Biswas v. DIG CISF & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:1322-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of House Rent Allowance for a CISF constable who refused government accommodation, affirming that refusal bars HRA entitlement under existing rules.

administrative petition_dismissed House Rent Allowance Government accommodation Refusal of allotment CISF

Sumer Chand Gupta & Ors. v. CBI

26 Feb 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:1323

The Delhi High Court upheld the revisional court's order setting aside the discharge of accused petitioners in a forgery and fraud case involving a cooperative society, emphasizing that prima facie evidence suffices at the charge stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant discharge of accused prima facie evidence forgery fraudulent membership

Sahendra Lal Treahan v. State & Anr

26 Feb 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:1326

The Delhi High Court held that possession and use of a forged photocopy intended as genuine document constitutes offences under IPC and set aside the discharge of accused, directing trial to proceed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant forged document photocopy as primary evidence Section 474 IPC false information

Kent RO Systems Ltd & Anr. v. Vikram Jeet & Anr.

26 Feb 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:1324

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted ex-parte injunction restraining respondents from infringing appellants' registered water purifier design, emphasizing substantial similarity as the test for design infringement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant design infringement registered design interim injunction Code of Civil Procedure

Balbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1325-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an ex-serviceman directly recruited as Charge Mechanic with prescribed alternate qualifications is entitled to the rank, badge, and benefits of Junior Engineer (E&M) at par with diploma holders, rejecting discriminatory denial based on diploma possession.

administrative petition_allowed Significant ex-servicemen recruitment Junior Engineer (E&M) rank and badge entitlement discrimination in service benefits

Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd v. Shushil Kumar Rout

26 Feb 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:1321

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful termination of a construction contract due to contractor's breach, set aside the arbitrator's award of loss of profits, ordered refund of security deposit without interest, and dismissed related claims for additional payments.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 contract termination time essence of contract security deposit forfeiture

COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. STATE

26 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1319

The Delhi High Court held that an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate cannot independently allocate judicial work when the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate is present, and the link roster must be followed for assignment of judicial applications.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 19 Cr.P.C. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Chief Metropolitan Magistrate link roster

Munish Dalal v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

26 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1318

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent oppression and futility of criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute mediated settlement

Kuldeep v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

26 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1317

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D and 506 IPC on the ground of settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. as per Supreme Court guidelines.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 354D IPC Section 506 IPC

Manish Pratap v. State & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1316

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Amar & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

26 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1315

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable mediated settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Ashok Jaipuria v. Tejinder Kumar ACIT Central Circle 19 Income Tax Department

26 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1313

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial and revisional courts' orders allowing additional evidence and witness examination in an Income Tax complaint, holding that such evidence is admissible if necessary and not prejudicial to the accused.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant additional evidence pre-charge evidence Income Tax Act undisclosed foreign bank accounts

Vibhav Kharagpuria v. School of Planning and Architecture

26 Feb 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:1314

The Delhi High Court set aside cancellation of admission of a candidate holding a State OBC certificate, emphasizing the need for clear communication of Central List eligibility criteria and upholding equity in reservation admissions under the CEI Act, 2006.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant OBC reservation Central List of OBCs State OBC certificate Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006

Shaikh Abdul Khalik & Anr. v. Director General & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court held that CISF personnel denied family accommodation are entitled to HRA irrespective of seniority or quota restrictions under Rule 61, as such denial violates Article 14 of the Constitution.

administrative petition_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance CISF Rules 2001 Rule 61 outliving permission

Rohinish Pathak v. Medical Council of India & Anr.

26 Feb 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:1306-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Council of India's rejection of an eligibility certificate application, ruling that rounding off marks is impermissible and that Regulation 4(4) of the Screening Test Regulations is constitutionally valid.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant eligibility certificate screening test Medical Council of India rounding off marks

Bhagwat Prasad v. Laxman & Ors.

26 Feb 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:1305

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award, holding that compensation for future loss of income and treatment is not payable without permanent disability.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation permanent disability future loss of income