Delhi High Court

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Manish Chopra v. Principal Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

26 Mar 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:2111-DB

The Delhi High Court directed partial release of seized currency pending adjudication of undervaluation allegations under the Customs Act, emphasizing the necessity of a show cause notice and balancing revenue protection with petitioner’s hardship.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 seizure of currency undervaluation smuggled goods

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Brijesh Singh @ Brajesh Thakur Arun Kumar Singh

26 Mar 2025 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2025:DHC:1984
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused due to lack of prima facie evidence and territorial jurisdiction, dismissing the State's revision petition challenging the framing of charges for extortion and forgery.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant revision petition framing of charges prima facie evidence territorial jurisdiction

Gauri Infotech Pvt Ltd v. Glam Online Pvt Ltd

26 Mar 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:2148

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a lease deed containing an arbitration clause where parties failed to mutually agree on an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Rakesh Kumar Tomar v. D.A.V. College Managing Committee

26 Mar 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:2138

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against private unaided schools in service disputes involving non-teaching staff governed solely by contractual terms without statutory regulation.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction private unaided school service dispute non-teaching employee

PEAK XV PARTNERS ADVISORS INDIA LLP & ANR. v. JOHN DOE & ORS.

26 Mar 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:2191

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unknown defendants impersonating 'PEAK XV PARTNERS' to prevent passing off and fraudulent use of the plaintiffs' trademark and brand.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off trademark infringement permanent injunction fraudulent investment scheme

Union of India v. Association of Synthetic Fibre Industry

26 Mar 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging CESTAT orders reinstating Anti-Dumping Duty as infructuous since the domestic industry withdrew claims, leaving the jurisdictional issue open.

administrative petition_dismissed Anti-Dumping Duty Customs Tariff Act, 1975 Directorate General of Trade Remedies Office Memorandum

Shasmith Technologies Private Limited v. Max Healthcare Institute Limited

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2051

The Delhi High Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act is not mandatory for suits seeking urgent relief and dismissed the defendant's petition challenging the suit's maintainability.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act Section 12A pre-institution mediation Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Poonam Rani v. Ram Bhagat

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2050

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence in a recovery suit, deferring final arguments due to her exceptional personal circumstances under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Section 151 CPC leading evidence recovery suit judicial custody

Dr O P Singh v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Anr

26 Mar 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:1982

The Delhi High Court upheld the Vice Chancellor's emergent power to make a temporary appointment of Campus Director, dismissing the petition challenging the appointment and directing the petitioner to hand over charge before retirement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Act, 2019 Vice Chancellor powers Board of Management Officiating appointment

Aparna Mishra & Ors. v. National Education Society for Tribal Students

26 Mar 2025 · Prateek Jalan
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The Delhi High Court held that a Master of Arts degree in Fine Arts from a recognized university qualifies as the essential educational qualification for TGT (Art) posts, while diplomas from non-recognized institutions do not.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant TGT Art recruitment Essential qualification Degree in Fine Arts University Grants Commission Act

Backbone Overseas v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Foreign Post Office

26 Mar 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:1999-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to provisionally release export goods detained without reasons or seizure memo, emphasizing compliance with CBIC Circular No. 30/2013 and the Foreign Trade Policy.

administrative petition_allowed Significant export goods detention provisional release Customs Act 1962 CBIC Circular 30/2013

Aamin v. The State NCT of Delhi

26 Mar 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:1997
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

Bail granted to TSR driver accused under Section 20 NDPS Act due to lack of prima facie evidence of conspiracy and possession of only non-commercial quantity of ganja.

criminal bail_granted bail NDPS Act Section 20 NDPS possession

Luvkesh Aggarwal v. State of Delhi

26 Mar 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:1991

Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner in minor injury case under Section 110 BNS Act subject to cooperation with investigation and furnishing bail bonds.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 110 BNS Act minor injuries investigation cooperation

Rana Pratap Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

26 Mar 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:2014
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court allowed parole for a life convict with no pending trial, imposing strict conditions to balance social ties and public safety.

criminal petition_allowed parole life imprisonment multiple murders Section 354 IPC

DQS Certification India Pvt. Ltd. v. ISACA Inc.

26 Mar 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:1795
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the License Agreement confers jurisdiction on US courts, precluding Indian courts from entertaining the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant exclusive jurisdiction clause forum selection clause Order VII Rule 10 and 11 CPC Section 20 CPC

M/S Dewan Chand v. The Chairman Cum Managing Director and Anr

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:2010
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The Delhi High Court held that unconditional withdrawal of a prior Section 11 petition without liberty bars filing a subsequent petition on the same cause of action, dismissing the third arbitration appointment petition filed by the petitioner.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act withdrawal without liberty Order 23 Rule 1 CPC res judicata

CARS 24 SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. DNA ARCHITECTS

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2044

The High Court declined to interfere with the trial court's ongoing hearing on condonation of delay in filing an objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that such matters are within the trial court's discretion.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Act, 1963 Section 5

Pawan Kumar Rastogi & Anr. v. Manju Rastogi

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2046

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to strictly follow CPC procedural rules for admitting additional documents and sequencing of applications in a suit for mandatory injunction.

civil petition_dismissed Procedural mandatory injunction amendment of written statement Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VII Rule 14 CPC

S Nagamony v. M/S Axis Bank Limited

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2047

The Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Article 227 lies with the High Court where the cause of action arises and allowed withdrawal of the petition with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.

civil petition_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cause of action

Naveen Chikara & Anr. v. State & Ors.

26 Mar 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2048

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners in a probate case to place certified copies of an earlier Will and Power of Attorney on record at the final stage, restricting forensic or witness examination.

civil petition_allowed probate petition Will additional documents certified copies