Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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EIH Ltd. & Anr. v. Sahana Realty Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

05 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3907

Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over trademark infringement suit involving real estate project in Mumbai due to part cause of action arising in Delhi through defendants' marketing and consumer confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction trademark infringement passing off Section 20 CPC

Vipin Kaushik @ Vicky & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi

05 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3908
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The Delhi High Court set aside charges against the mother-in-law in a dowry harassment and suicide case due to lack of prima facie evidence, emphasizing the need for grave suspicion before framing charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC Section 306 IPC

DELHI SIMLA CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE v. LT. GOVERNOR CUM ADMINISTRATOR & ORS.

05 Jul 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:3923-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years despite possession, entitling the petitioner to compensation despite title disputes.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 lapse of acquisition compensation

Gopi Goyal & Anr. v. State & Anr.

05 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3924

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement reached through mediation, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement mediation Section 420 IPC

Ravinder Pal Singh Bedi v. State

05 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3922

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a settlement and non-prosecution, directing release of deposited funds for the minor child's benefit.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Deepak v. State (NCT of Delhi)

05 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3919

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences after investigation completion and contradictory call records, imposing conditions to protect the trial and complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 376 IPC Section 354 IPC call detail records

Dhian Nath Kapur v. Pran Nath Kapur

05 Jul 2018 · Yogesh Khanna, J. · 2018:DHC:3918

The Delhi High Court held that partition by metes and bounds of a jointly owned property is permissible despite the Will's conditions, subject to feasibility, and appointed a Local Commissioner to suggest modes of partition.

civil other Significant partition Will construction testator's intention metes and bounds

M/S SBS BIOTECH(UNIT II) & ORS v. M/S SAMPHIRE FOOD & PHARMA (P) LTD & ANR

05 Jul 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:3917

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the Defendant for infringing the Plaintiff's registered packaging and bottle design, holding that prior user rights require proof of use of the specific trade dress, not just the word mark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off trade dress registered design

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Bench and Bar Association

05 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3914

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellate order quashing eviction of the respondent from public premises due to defective notice, upheld the eviction order subject to stay for alternate land allotment representations, and struck down damages levied without basis.

property appeal_allowed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 Eviction Section 4 notice Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Anoop Singh v. Gopal Krishan Bhuradia & Anr.

05 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:3915

The Delhi High Court held that forfeiture of earnest money under an agreement to sell requires proof of loss by the seller and allowed refund of the earnest money paid where no loss was proved.

civil appeal_allowed Significant earnest money forfeiture agreement to sell specific performance

Pawan Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission and Anr.

05 Jul 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3916-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate cannot challenge the tentative answer-key of a recruitment exam after the prescribed deadline, dismissing the petition seeking correction and additional marks.

administrative petition_dismissed tentative answer-key recruitment examination Staff Selection Commission challenge period

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

04 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8220

The Delhi High Court dismissed three bail applications as withdrawn upon the petitioners' counsel seeking leave to withdraw the petitions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural bail application withdrawal of petition High Court of Delhi criminal procedure

Sanjeev Aggarwal v. State

04 Jul 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8173

The Delhi High Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted to petitioners for non-compliance with court-ordered conditions to provide basic utilities to the complainant's flat, rendering the property uninhabitable.

criminal bail_denied anticipatory bail bail conditions cancellation of bail non-compliance

GAIL (INDIA) LTD. v. S. K. JAIN

04 Jul 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:3904

The Delhi High Court held that it lacks pecuniary jurisdiction to entertain a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award of Rs. 14.55 lakhs and transferred the matter to the District Court, clarifying the scope of Section 42 of the Arbitration Act.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Section 42 jurisdiction pecuniary jurisdiction

Union of India v. Jag Mohan Chhabra

04 Jul 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:3902

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a Government land allotment scheme after contract conclusion entitles applicants to damages, dismissing the Government's appeal against the Trial Court's decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Non-Resident Indians Government land allotment scheme Specific performance Damages for breach of contract

Neetu Barua v. Manas Barua

04 Jul 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:3903-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal against the dismissal of her interim maintenance applications under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that she was capable of maintaining herself and had concealed her true income.

family appeal_dismissed interim maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act income concealment ad-hoc teacher salary

Paprika Food Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

04 Jul 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:3905

The Delhi High Court allowed the voluntary winding up petition of Paprika Food Private Limited after finding full compliance with statutory requirements and no outstanding liabilities.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Declaration of Solvency Official Liquidator

SRS Investments Bengal Tiger Ltd v. Rahul Todi & Ors.

04 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:3900

The Delhi High Court held that interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act can coexist with execution proceedings under Section 36, directing the continuation of interim orders until modified by the executing court.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 36 interim relief

Nitya Kukreja v. ABW Infrastructure Limited

04 Jul 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:3897

The Delhi High Court dismissed an application to transfer winding-up proceedings to the NCLT after the Official Liquidator was appointed and assets taken into custody, holding that such transfer is not permissible at this stage.

corporate appeal_dismissed Companies Act, 2013 Section 434(1)(c) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 winding-up proceedings

Chander Dutt Sharma v. Prem Chand & Ors.

04 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3896

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that possession with GPA and Agreement to Sell does not confer title, and the appellant failed to prove ownership or possession to recover immovable property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant recovery of possession Specific Relief Act, 1963 General Power of Attorney Agreement to Sell