Delhi High Court

69,037 judgments

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Jyoti Structure Ltd v. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd

06 Sep 2016 · Vibhu Bahru · 2016:DHC:6316

Delhi High Court held that invocation of bank guarantees must strictly comply with their terms, denied stay of contract termination, set aside blacklisting without due process, and affirmed its jurisdiction under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 bank guarantee invocation of bank guarantee jurisdiction

Geeta Pandey v. Shekhar Pandey

06 Sep 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6314-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on the ground of mental cruelty but dismissed the claim of desertion due to lack of proof and inconsistent conduct by the husband.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty desertion Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia)

Geeta Pandey v. Shekhar Pandey

06 Sep 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6313-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on the ground of mental cruelty but dismissed the husband's claim of desertion, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and genuine reconciliation efforts.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty desertion Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia)

Seven Towns Ltd & Anr v. M/S Kiddiland & Anr

06 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2016:DHC:6326

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using trade dress deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' Rubik's Cube packaging and label, recognizing the plaintiffs' prima facie case of passing off and trade dress distinctiveness.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off trade dress copyright infringement Rubik's Cube

Sanjeev Malhotra v. Land Acquisition Collector

06 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6324-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings possession and compensation

Airports Authority of India v. Sikka Associates

06 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6322

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a Settlement Agreement executed post-arbitral award and directed the petitioner to honor it despite conflicting findings in separate arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Settlement Agreement Enforcement of settlement

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Moni Arora & Ors.

06 Sep 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6327

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award including 50% future prospects addition and reasonable amounts for loss of love and affection, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects minimum wages

Leslie Diniz v. Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India

06 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6323

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate an employment dispute, holding that jurisdictional objections are to be decided by the arbitrator and do not bar appointment.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Territorial Jurisdiction

M/S JOHNSON APPLIANCES (P) LTD. v. H.E. INDUSTRIES & ORS.

06 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6321

The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's exclusive trademark rights in "JOHNSON" for electric water heaters (excluding instant geysers), ruling that the defendants' unauthorized use constituted infringement and passing off.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off trademark assignment electric water heaters

United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Somenath Bhattacharya & Ors.

06 Sep 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6328

The Delhi High Court reduced the motor accident compensation award to account for contributory negligence of the deceased while affirming the application of the multiplier based on the deceased's age.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation contributory negligence multiplier

S. E. INVESTMENTS LTD v. PARAMOUNT PRINTPACKAGING LTD

06 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6329

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking possession of machinery charged to a prior secured creditor under SARFAESI Act, holding that subsequent charges and arbitration awards cannot override statutory rights of the prior charge holder.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act SARFAESI Act hypothecation charge fixed charge

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mohd. Hanif

06 Sep 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6320

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal to enhance sentence under Section 21 NDPS Act, emphasizing mitigating circumstances and the offender's potential for reform.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Section 21 NDPS Act possession of narcotics sentencing

State of Haryana v. K.L. Manhas

06 Sep 2016 · G.S. Sistani; I.S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6325-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order invalidating disciplinary proceedings due to the absence of mandatory approval of the charge sheet by the disciplinary authority under Article 311 of the Constitution.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge sheet approval Article 311 Central Civil Services Rules

Suresh v. NDMC

06 Sep 2016 · G. S. Sistani; I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6319-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner's OA seeking regularization of NDMC quarters after his father's retirement is maintainable before the Tribunal despite eviction proceedings against the father, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Central Administrative Tribunal regularization of government quarters discrimination

ITC Ltd v. Britannia Industries Ltd

06 Sep 2016 · S. Muralidhar · 2016:DHC:6315

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining Britannia from using packaging deceptively similar to ITC's Sunfeast Farmlite Digestive biscuits, recognizing ITC's growing reputation and likelihood of consumer confusion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off trade dress packaging interim injunction

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Bacchu Singh & Ors.

06 Sep 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6333

The Delhi High Court reduced an excessive compensation award for permanent disability from a motor vehicle accident and directed structured disbursement to protect the claimant's interests.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation motor vehicle accident permanent disability loss of income

Raj Roop (Sd) Through Lrs & Ors. v. Jitender Singh & Ors.

06 Sep 2016 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2016:DHC:6330

The Delhi High Court held that two counter claims based on different causes of action are not barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC, dismissing the petitioners' application to reject the respondents' fresh counter claim.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order II Rule 2 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action counter claim

Abha Dutta v. Union of India & Ors

06 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6331-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation has not been paid to the landowner, even if compensation is deposited in court without tender.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 compensation payment deposit in court

Nihal Singh & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

06 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6332-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years prior to the 2013 Act, declaring the petitioners' acquisition lapsed due to delayed compensation.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 24(2) land acquisition lapse

Nadeem & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

05 Sep 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6298

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute