Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Nikunj Thapar & Others v. State and Another

13 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5082

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

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Ravinder Pal Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

13 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5081

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 325, 341, and 34 IPC based on a formal settlement and compensation paid between neighbors, emphasizing the role of mediation in resolving minor criminal disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement mediation and conciliation Sections 323, 325, 341, 34 IPC

Inderwati v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

13 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5086

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 following settlement and payment of the disputed electricity theft bill.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 135 Indian Electricity Act electricity theft settlement

Ram Avtar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

13 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5079

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for two months to the petitioner on humanitarian grounds for his wife's urgent surgery, subject to conditions ensuring trial integrity.

criminal bail_granted interim bail humanitarian grounds urgent medical treatment NDPS Act

C S Agarwal v. M/S Rajdhani Nursuries & Ors

13 Aug 2018 · The Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5076-DB

The Delhi High Court held that receipt of compensation for government acquisition of land does not breach a status quo order under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC and dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of the contempt application.

civil appeal_dismissed status quo order Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC land acquisition compensation

Dhani Ram @ Kale & Anr. v. Mohd Faisal & Anr.

13 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5091

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that the plaintiffs' ownership was established and the defendants' claim of adverse possession was rejected, confirming possession and mesne profits decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession mesne profits adverse possession res judicata

Radico Khaitan Ltd. v. Shanty Raina & Ors.

13 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:5088

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte injunction and decreed damages against defendants for trademark and copyright infringement and passing off of the plaintiff's 'NJAU' rum label, rejecting defendants' attempt to set aside the ex parte order.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off copyright infringement permanent injunction

Charles Howell @ Abel Kom v. N C B

13 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5087
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The Delhi High Court overturned the appellant's conviction under the NDPS Act due to procedural lapses in sampling and potential tampering, emphasizing the necessity of representative sampling and reliability of evidence.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant NDPS Act heroin seizure sampling procedure Section 67 statement

Rajesh Jindal v. Union of India

13 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5089-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid and possession not taken within the prescribed period.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 compensation

Pramod Pal Sehgal v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

13 Aug 2018 · Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5078-DB

The Delhi High Court vacated an interim stay on multi-level parking construction at Rajouri Garden to avoid jurisdictional overlap with a pending writ petition, emphasizing judicial comity.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural interim stay judicial comity multi-level parking land use

Sushil Kumar v. Master Lakshay

13 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5098-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of delay, holding that negligence of counsel is attributable to the client and the Family Court's maintenance order for the minor child was justified.

family appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay maintenance Family Courts Act Limitation Act

A & A DUKAAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. MR. ABHISHEK KOHLI & OTHERS

13 Aug 2018 · Manmohan J · 2018:DHC:5090

The Delhi High Court granted ex parte permanent and mandatory injunctions in favor of the registered trademark owner restraining defendants from using an infringing domain name and ordered its transfer to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement domain name dispute passing off permanent injunction

Nayasavera v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

13 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:9128-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn the appeals filed by Nayasavera, Sawera Foundation, and Sampark Foundation against North Delhi Municipal Corporation following the appellants' decision not to proceed in view of new guidelines.

other appeal_dismissed appeal withdrawal dismissal of appeal new guidelines rights unaffected

M/S DISH TV INDIA LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

13 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5095-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable on delayed refunds of Special Additional Duty under Section 27A of the Customs Act, and limitation periods in executive notifications do not apply to such claims.

tax petition_allowed Significant Special Additional Duty SAD refund Customs Act 1962 Section 27A Customs Act

Delhi Energy Development Agency v. Harj Chand & Ors.

10 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:9118-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application due to the appellant government's failure to provide a reasonable explanation for a 255-day delay in filing the appeal, reaffirming that government departments are equally bound by limitation laws.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay government department limitation period Letters Patent Appeal

Saurabh Gupta & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

10 Aug 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8815

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498-A, 406, 377, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of the complaint.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute non-compoundable offence

Rashmidutt v. Amit Passi & Ors.

10 Aug 2018 · The Chief Justice; C. Harishankar, J. · 2018:DHC:8719-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal seeking appointment of a guardian ad litem for an adult woman alleged to be mentally deficient, holding that appointment requires clear medical evidence and consent of the person concerned.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant guardian ad litem Order XXXII Rule 1 CPC mental incapacity unsound mind

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Chintels India Ltd

10 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8301-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals without deciding substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50 lakhs per Circular No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeal Tax Effect Threshold Circular No. 3/2018 Disposal without Adjudication

MSD OSS B.V v. RELIANCE LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

10 Aug 2018 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2018:DHC:5070

The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of the plaintiff in a patent infringement suit following mergers, holding that under Order 22 Rule 10 CPC, substitution is permissible upon prima facie proof of succession and condonation of delay if no prejudice is caused.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 22 Rule 10 CPC substitution of parties merger amalgamation

Arvind Kaur Bedi v. Paramjit Singh Bedi & Ors.

10 Aug 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:5069

The court refused interim injunction over the Vasant Kunj property due to valid conveyance in defendant's name, directing status quo on Hari Nagar property and applying lis pendens doctrine pending trial.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction oral family settlement joint Hindu family possession