Delhi High Court

65,128 judgments

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Tarun Tomar v. Deepali Dhoundiyal

08 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:9360

The Delhi High Court dismissed criminal appeals concerning dishonoured cheques for non-prosecution after the parties settled the dispute through a payment agreement.

criminal appeal_dismissed cheque dishonour criminal appeal settlement non-prosecution

Devender Chand and Ors v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

08 Feb 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:9204

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to inspect disputed properties and pass a reasoned order before taking any demolition or repair action, restraining coercive steps meanwhile.

administrative appeal_allowed demolition notice municipal corporation property inspection structural stability

Mohit@Monu v. State

08 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8176

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused persons involved in an assault case, relying on parity with similarly situated accused and the investigation status.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC Section 34 IPC

Jaivindersingh v. State NCT of Delhi

08 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8175

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners involved in a reciprocal assault case with grievous injuries, balancing liberty and investigation interests.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 307 IPC Section 308 IPC reciprocal injuries

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi IV v. Gee Kay Finance & Leasing Co. Ltd.

08 Feb 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VINOD GOEL · 2018:DHC:979-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's ruling that a reassessment notice issued beyond four years without requisite approval under Section 151(1) of the Income Tax Act is invalid.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act Section 151(1) Income Tax Act Reassessment notice Approval of Chief Commissioner

LG Corp & Ors. v. Rajesh Gupta & Ors.

08 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:981

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of LG Corp against defendants selling counterfeit LG products, upholding trademark rights and enforcing a lawful settlement with some defendants.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement counterfeit goods summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC

Mukesh Kumar v. Maan Singh

08 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:980

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned a 60-day delay in filing appearance under Order XXXVII CPC due to genuine misunderstanding, setting aside the decree passed against the defendant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC condonation of delay appearance Regular First Appeal

MAX NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. VIGHNAHARTA DIRECT INSURANCE BROKING PVT LTD

08 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · CS(COMM) 663/2016

The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit for liquidated damages under a Minimum Guarantee Revenue Agreement between an insurer and broker after the plaintiff withdrew the suit amid questions on consideration, proof of loss, and regulatory compliance.

civil petition_dismissed Minimum Guarantee Revenue Agreement liquidated damages consideration insurance broker

Dena Bank v. Kamlesh Rani & Ors.

08 Feb 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:978

The Delhi High Court upheld the quantum of mesne profits for unlawful occupation but reduced the interest rate from 9% to 5% per annum to ensure equitable relief.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits use and occupation charges interest rate lease termination

Indus Towers Ltd v. Sheela Calicotey

08 Feb 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:993

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree holding that the appellant failed to prove force majeure for lease termination and must pay rent and damages for unlawful retention of leased premises.

civil appeal_dismissed lease agreement termination of lease force majeure possession

Land & Building Department v. Prem Chand

08 Feb 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:994

The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC's jurisdiction to entertain a second appeal under the RTI Act and its award of compensation for denial of information, but set aside the direction to pay compensation equivalent to the value of acquired land.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 19(3) RTI Act Section 19(8)(b) RTI Act Central Information Commission jurisdiction

Geeta Gandhi v. Subhashini Malik

08 Feb 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:995-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a court retains jurisdiction to allow amendment of plaint to enhance suit valuation even after cessation of pecuniary jurisdiction, and upheld the amendment increasing the suit's valuation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant amendment of plaint pecuniary jurisdiction Delhi High Court Act amendment Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Bijender v. State

08 Feb 2018 · S. Muralidhar; I.S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:983-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife based on reliable child witness testimony and circumstantial evidence, rejecting his alibi and plea of sudden quarrel.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder Section 302 IPC child witness circumstantial evidence

Saini and Mr.Manish Malik, Advocates v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHI

08 Feb 2018 · JUSTICE S. MURALIDHAR JUSTICE I.S. MEHTA · 2018:DHC:977-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted three accused of murder due to failure of the prosecution to prove a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting critical inconsistencies in timelines, call records, and recovery proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen call detail records recovery of weapon

M/s CROCS INC. USA v. M/s LIBERTY SHOES LTD

08 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:982

The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff's footwear designs lacked requisite newness and originality and were in public domain prior to registration, thus dismissing the infringement claims and interim injunctions under the Designs Act, 2000.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Designs Act 2000 registered design newness and originality prior publication

Dr. Artiben R. Thakkar v. Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University and Anr.

08 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:984

The Delhi High Court held that maternity leave benefits under the 2017 amendment are available only during subsistence of employment and dismissed the petition seeking maternity leave beyond the contractual period.

labor petition_dismissed Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 contractual employment maternity leave entitlement termination of contract

Harijan-Pichhara Varg Avam Gram Sudhar Samiti v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi

08 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:992

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking demarcation and allotment of land based on expired LR 37 forms and after a 40-year delay, holding that delay and acquisition extinguished any rights of the petitioners.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches land acquisition LR 37 form 20 Point Programme

Anil Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.

08 Feb 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:991-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a seniority list after a decade, holding that delay barred the claim and the continuing wrong exception did not apply to seniority disputes affecting multiple employees.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant seniority list limitation continuing wrong pay stepping up

Y N Bhargava v. ASSOCHAM

08 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:987-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a subsequent order adjudicating interlocutory applications already disposed of by a prior final order, allowing the appeal and permitting merits to be argued at final hearing.

civil appeal_allowed interlocutory applications disposal as not pressed final order re-adjudication

Y N Bhargava v. ASSOCHAM

08 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:988-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an order adjudicating interlocutory applications already disposed of as not pressed, reaffirming the finality of such orders when no appeal is filed.

civil appeal_allowed interlocutory applications Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC Order XX Rule 12 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC