Delhi High Court

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Sandeep Sharma v. Vikram Kumar Pandey

18 Sep 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:7223
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The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act filed through a Special Power of Attorney is valid if ratified subsequently, and authorization issues are to be tried during trial, not at the cognizance stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Special Power of Attorney Ratification Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Rasayanam Enterprises v. Upakarma Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.

18 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:7131-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant's 20 gm product packaging as deceptively similar to the respondent's registered trademark, emphasizing the overall impression test for likelihood of confusion in trademark infringement and passing off cases.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off interim injunction trade dress

Hira Khatoon v. Union of India and Ors.

18 Sep 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7139

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging AMU's actions on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arose entirely in Uttar Pradesh.

constitutional petition_dismissed territorial jurisdiction Article 226 forum conveniens University Grants Commission Act, 1956

Chamanpreet Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Sep 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7267

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried a live cartridge in a borrowed bag, holding that conscious possession is essential for criminal liability.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act 1959 conscious possession mens rea quashing of FIR

Narendra Surana v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

18 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:7170

The Delhi High Court set aside a bail order directing prior notice before arrest, holding that courts cannot impose such conditions under Section 482 BNSS as it unlawfully restricts the investigating agency's statutory arrest powers.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant pre-arrest bail Section 482 BNSS prior notice before arrest handwriting verification

Deepak @ Tutan @ Bharat Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:7508
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder, holding that serious prima facie evidence and the special status of injured eyewitness testimony outweigh prolonged incarceration in bail considerations.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail application Section 302 IPC injured eyewitness testimony prima facie case

Ranjeet Singh v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

18 Sep 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:7183
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC based on the prosecutrix's voluntary statement of consensual relationship and refusal to proceed, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in light of relevant Supreme Court precedents.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC consensual relationship

Krishna Kanhaiya and Ors v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

18 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:7239

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Noor Afshan v. Shiv Lock House & Others

18 Sep 2024 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:7116

The Delhi High Court dismissed the belated application for substitution of the deceased plaintiff's son, holding the suit abated due to non-prosecution and unexplained delay in complying with procedural requirements.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant substitution of plaintiff Order XII Rule 10 CPC Order XII Rule 3 CPC abatement of suit

POLOTRIPS INDIA PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. KARNATAKA BANK LIMITED & ORS.

18 Sep 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:7154

The Delhi High Court held that it lacks territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for specific performance relating to immovable property situated in Haryana, mandating the suit be filed in the Court where the property is located.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 16 CPC territorial jurisdiction specific performance immovable property

Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Bheemsan

18 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7233-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-medical examination by a specialized Medical Board with full disclosure of medical history, declaring the Board's report final and binding for determining the respondent's fitness for police appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant medical fitness re-medical examination Central Administrative Tribunal Staff Selection Commission

Jagtar Singh Johal v. National Investigation Agency

18 Sep 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma

The Delhi High Court dismissed delayed appeals against bail rejections in terrorism-related cases under the NIA Act, holding that delay beyond statutory limits is not condonable pending Supreme Court clarification, and denied bail on merits due to the gravity of offences and appellant's alleged active role in conspiracy.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NIA Act limitation condonation of delay Section 21 NIA Act Section 5 Limitation Act

Michael Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. National Medical Commission and Ors.

18 Sep 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma
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Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging permissions for a nursing college on attached properties in Tamil Nadu for lack of territorial jurisdiction and forum shopping.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Article 226 forum conveniens forum shopping

Yves Saint Laurent v. Brompton Lifestyle Brands Private Limited & Anr.

18 Sep 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7167

The Delhi High Court held that a non-signatory party can be impleaded in arbitration without its consent and that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible only among parties to the arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate.

commercial petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement non-signatory party unilateral appointment Section 14 Arbitration Act

Calstar Steel Limited v. North Eastern Railway & Anr.

18 Sep 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7187

The Delhi High Court disposed of the enforcement petition after recording payment subject to the pending Section 34 challenge to the arbitral award.

civil petition_dismissed enforcement petition arbitral award Section 34 challenge payment subject to challenge

Rashmi Chhabra & Anr. v. State

17 Sep 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7631

The Delhi High Court discharged petitioners from child labour and bonded labour charges but upheld trafficking charges under Section 370(4) IPC against them, allowing trial to proceed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 370 IPC Child Labour Act 1986 Bonded Labour System Abolition Act 1976 trafficking of minor

Kunwer Sachdev v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

17 Sep 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7578

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a matrimonial settlement dispute, holding the matter to be civil in nature and preventing abuse of criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR settlement deed divorce by mutual consent criminal breach of trust

Ram Kishan v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

17 Sep 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:7309

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a construction worker’s registration under the BOCW Act despite delayed renewal caused by administrative hurdles, emphasizing the Act’s beneficial nature and the Secretary’s power under Section 17 to condone reasonable delays.

labor appeal_allowed Significant BOCW Act Section 17 restoration registration renewal administrative hurdles

Panchi Devi v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

17 Sep 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:7310
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The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of membership and death benefit claims under the BOCW Act where non-renewal was due to administrative lapses and illness, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 Section 17 restoration funeral assistance death benefits

Sita Devi v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

17 Sep 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 2201
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The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of membership and death benefit claims under the BOCW Act where non-renewal was due to administrative lapses and ill-health, emphasizing liberal construction of beneficial labor legislation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 Section 17 restoration funeral assistance death benefits