Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Sanjay & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5869

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sandeep Gupta & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5870

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Sanjeev Bhati and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5892

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

G.D. Pharmaceuticals Private Limited v. M/S Cento Products (India)

07 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna, J · 2024:DHC:6224

The Delhi High Court declared "BOROLINE" a well-known trademark and granted permanent injunction against the defendant's use of the deceptively similar mark "BOROBEAUTY" and trade dress, directing the defendant to adopt a distinct mark and pay costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999 permanent injunction trademark infringement

Vivek Raheja v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

07 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6095

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary action against a Resolution Professional for failing to exercise due diligence under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, particularly regarding the eligibility of a resolution applicant, dismissing the challenge to the IBBI's order.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Professional Section 29A Section 30

Rajeev Anand v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6091

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to directors accused of cheating investors in a commercial real estate project, holding that the dispute was essentially civil and bail was justified given cooperation, ongoing insolvency proceedings, and absence of risk of tampering or flight.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail economic offences commercial dispute investment default

BAIL APPLN. 3004/2021 v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5962

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused in a large-scale mutual fund fraud case, holding that non-arrest during investigation and interim bail status entitle him to bail pending trial under Section 439 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail Section 439 CrPC interim bail economic offences

Deism Enterprises Private Limited v. Industrial Finance Corporation of India

07 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6037
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The Delhi High Court held that plaintiffs who paid amounts during failed negotiations for purchase of a loan from IFCI are entitled to refund with interest, and non-joinder of the original borrower does not bar the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loan assignment One Time Settlement non-joinder privity of contract

Liberty General Insurance Limited v. Satveer & Ors.

07 Aug 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5847

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident claim award holding the insured driver negligent on the preponderance of probabilities and the insurer liable to pay compensation despite delay and discrepancies in eyewitness testimony.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Motor Accident Claims Tribunal preponderance of probabilities negligence

Honey Katyal v. Punjab and Sind Bank

07 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5991

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for recovery under the IBC is extended by acknowledgment of debt, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the enforceability of a suretyship obligation pending before the NCLT.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Limitation Act, 1963 Acknowledgment of debt Suretyship obligation

Balaji Sai Ram Sabinkar v. State NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:5973-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition after finding the accused and complainant living together in violation of bail conditions, directing non-contact and highlighting misuse of criminal law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant habeas corpus bail conditions collusive complaint Section 376 IPC

Onkar Infotech Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi International Airport Ltd.

07 Aug 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:5943

The Delhi High Court granted exemption from mandatory pre-institution mediation and interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's access rights under a lease deed, emphasizing the mandatory nature of mediation but allowing relief where urgent contractual rights are threatened.

civil appeal_allowed Significant pre-institution mediation Section 12A Commercial Courts Act temporary injunction lease deed rights

Satnam Singh Saluja v. Inderbir Singh Saluja & Ors.

07 Aug 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:5881

The Delhi High Court allowed limited amendments to the plaint as per its earlier order, struck off unauthorized amendments, and imposed costs to balance procedural discipline with substantive justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Amendment of plaint Unauthorized amendment Order VI Rule 17 CPC Cause of action

Akshay Chaturvedi v. Ayush Chaturvedi & Archana Chaturvedi

07 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5966

The Delhi High Court held that the Partnership Deeds contained valid arbitration agreements enforceable despite the death of a partner and lack of IOCL approval, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration Agreement Partnership Deed Death of Partner Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Dashmesh Education Society v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr

07 Aug 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:5931

The Delhi High Court stayed the closure order of a school operating on disputed land, emphasizing natural justice and pending adjudication of land issues before authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice school closure land allotment dispute Delhi Education Act, 1973

M/S Heritage Conservators v. Espire Resorts Private Limited

07 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5936

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) Arbitral Tribunal mandate extension

M/S Heritage Conservators v. Espire Resorts Private Limited

07 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5933

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the arbitral tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of arbitral tribunal mandate arbitral tribunal

Ghanshyam v. The State (Govt. of N.C.T Delhi) & Ors.

07 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:5891-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a missing girl who voluntarily absented herself, directing police to continue investigation and keep the family informed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant habeas corpus missing person illegal detention Section 363 IPC

Amit Kathuria v. The State of NCT of Delhi; Anita Kathuria

07 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5924

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of forgery and cheating in a loan fraud case, holding that custodial interrogation was not justified given the civil nature of the underlying dispute and lack of prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery cheating custodial interrogation

Rajneesh Kumar Sharma v. Jagannath Sharma & Ors.

07 Aug 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:5920
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's cancellation of a gift deed executed by a mentally incapacitated donor, emphasizing the necessity of voluntariness, proper attestation, and compliance with registration formalities under the Transfer of Property Act and Indian Registration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant gift deed Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Indian Registration Act, 1908 mental incapacity