Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Punjab National Bank v. SH Niraj Gupta & Anr.

09 Jul 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5022

The Delhi High Court held that forfeiture of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires a criminal conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude and quashed the forfeiture order against a dismissed bank employee accused of sexual harassment.

labor petition_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 forfeiture of gratuity moral turpitude sexual harassment

The Management of Guru Harkrishan Public School v. Sunil Sikri & Anr.

09 Jul 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5196

The Delhi High Court upheld the Delhi School Tribunal's jurisdiction to award full wages to a reinstated teacher for the period during which the reinstatement order was stayed, clarifying the distinct roles of the Tribunal and school management under the Delhi School Education Rules.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Delhi School Education Act and Rules, 1973 Section 27 DSEAR Rule 121 DSEAR back wages

SA Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd v. National Highway Authority of India

09 Jul 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:5095
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The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's penalty and three-month debarment of a consultant for serious deficiencies in project reports, affirming the authority's inherent power and fair procedure under Article 226.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant debarment penalty consultancy agreement Detailed Project Report

Dharampal Satyapal Limited and Anr v. Union of India

09 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:5079-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of increasing the statutory health warning size on Pan Masala packages to 50% of the front label, affirming the regulatory process and prioritizing public health over commercial interests.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 statutory warning Pan Masala public health

Sonali Chhaburao Gite v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J. · 2024:DHC:5013-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of the 2021 National Anti-Doping Rules under executive power and dismissed the appeal challenging their validity, directing the appellant to exhaust disciplinary proceedings before the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant National Anti-Doping Rules 2021 National Anti-Doping Authority Act 2022 Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel Writ of Mandamus

Sonoo Jaiswal and Others v. Oracle America Inc.

09 Jul 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:5168-DB

The Delhi High Court held that use of the registered trademark "JAVA" as part of a domain name by the appellants constituted prima facie trademark infringement and passing off, dismissing the appeal and upholding the injunction against such use.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement domain name passing off Trade Marks Act, 1999

White Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:5057

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of MBBS seat renewal by the National Medical Commission on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate High Court.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction forum conveniens Article 226 natural justice

Varun Jain v. Ajay Kalsi

09 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6146

The High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 CrPC upholding the Magistrate's and Sessions Judge's orders refusing to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC where the complainant possessed the evidence and no cognizable offence was prima facie disclosed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) CrPC Section 482 CrPC police investigation cognizable offence

Panwar and Mr Ravi Panwar, Advocates v. Panchshila Cooperative House Building Society Ltd. & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5396-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing the learned Single Judge to reconsider impleadment and consolidate writ petitions concerning the temporary link road in light of the DDA's changed position.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural impleadment temporary link road Delhi Development Authority writ petition

Vicky Aggarwal & Ors. v. AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd.

09 Jul 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:5062-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an injunction restraining appellants from using the 'TOWER' trademark on dry fruits, holding such use infringed the plaintiff's registered mark and violated a prior undertaking.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Section 29(2)(b) Trade Marks Act Interlocutory injunction Undertaking

State v. Danish & Anr.

09 Jul 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:5256

The High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of accused at the charge framing stage based on the prosecutrix's recantation and lack of incriminating material, clarifying the scope of judicial evaluation under sections 227 and 228 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant charge framing section 227 CrPC section 228 CrPC discharge of accused

Kamlesh Kumar v. Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:5253
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The Delhi High Court held that a society functioning as an arbitral institution without deep government control is not 'State' under Article 12 and thus not amenable to writ jurisdiction, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to removal from the arbitration panel.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 12 Constitution of India instrumentality of State writ jurisdiction arbitral institution

Vivek Kumar Singh v. Airports Authority of India

09 Jul 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:5161

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the Airports Authority of India to revoke cancellation of candidature and appoint the petitioner after corrected medical evidence confirmed his fitness.

administrative petition_allowed Significant writ petition Article 226 medical fitness colour blindness

Vikas Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi

09 Jul 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5163

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to inordinate trial delay and prima facie procedural violations under Sections 41 and 42 of the NDPS Act, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Sections 41 and 42 NDPS Act Section 52A NDPS Act

Vikas v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi

09 Jul 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5036

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of multiple murders during dacoity, holding that a prima facie case based on circumstantial evidence and the gravity of the offence warranted denial of bail to protect societal interest and prevent witness tampering.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail section 439 CrPC circumstantial evidence multiple murder

Murari Lal Agarwal v. KMC Construction Limited & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:5129

The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent contract involving different parties does not incorporate an arbitration clause from a prior contract by general reference without express incorporation, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitral tribunal against KMC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement incorporation by reference two-contract case Section 7(5) Arbitration Act

Mr. K.T. Chandramohan; Mr. Bhaskar Mishra v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

09 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:5132-DB

The Delhi High Court held that MCD has authority to demolish unauthorized constructions within flats, arbitration under cooperative societies law does not apply, and cooperative societies cannot impose penalties without statutory backing.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant unauthorized construction demolition Delhi Municipal Corporation Act Delhi Cooperative Societies Act

Karan Ahuja v. Union of India & Anr.

09 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5086

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a homebuyer seeking relief against a bank for pre-EMI charges, holding that contractual disputes with available alternative remedies are not maintainable under Article 226.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition pre-EMI housing loan

Japneet Kaur Ghuman & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5085

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition by homebuyers seeking relief against pre-EMI demands and SARFAESI actions, holding that alternative statutory remedies exist and writ jurisdiction is not maintainable for enforcing contractual rights.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition maintainability SARFAESI Act Section 17 homebuyers dispute

Jajati Keshri Pattanayak & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5083

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by homebuyers seeking relief against pre-EMI charges and related actions by a bank, holding that alternative statutory remedies under SARFAESI Act and other laws must be pursued instead of writ jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition pre-EMI housing loan