Delhi High Court

44,644 judgments

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Syed Sajid Hussain v. Deeba Ikram

05 Mar 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1129

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a suit involving the same property to avoid conflicting decisions by having both suits heard by the same court.

civil appeal_allowed Section 24 CPC transfer of suit same property rival rights

Balaji Medical and Diagnostic Research Centre v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1862-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic GST demand order for non-consideration of the petitioner's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit Section 73 CGST

S. Ramachandrudu v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA, J · 2024:DHC:1899-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Catering Policy, 2010, Major Units like Food Plazas have no right to license renewal beyond the maximum tenure, and the Supreme Court's renewal judgment applies only to Minor Units.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Catering Policy 2010 license renewal Major Unit Food Plaza

SNPC Machines Private Limited & Ors. v. Mr Vishal Choudhary

05 Mar 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:1945
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in a patent infringement suit concerning automated brick making machines, applying the doctrine of equivalents and purposive construction to find prima facie infringement despite minor design differences.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent infringement doctrine of equivalents purposive construction interim injunction

Kapil Kumar Sharma v. Lalit Kumar Sharma & Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Si... · 2024:DHC:2009-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal to amend pleadings to raise maintainability objections in a partition suit following dismissal of probate petition, emphasizing bona fide litigation and intestate succession rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit probate petition intestate succession amendment of pleadings

Glaxo Group Limited v. Modi Life Care Industries Limited

05 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:2287

The Delhi High Court decreed the Plaintiff’s suit for trademark infringement and passing off against the Defendant’s use of deceptively similar marks and packaging, striking off the Defendant’s delayed written statement and proceeding ex-parte.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off written statement delay condonation of delay

M/S ALTRUIST CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. v. M/S O2 SPA SALON PVT. LTD.

05 Mar 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2019

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent failed to nominate one, allowing arbitration proceedings to resolve payment disputes under a valid arbitration agreement.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Arbitration Clause

Pawan Singhal v. Steel India Corporation & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021 SCC OnLine SC 915

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a non-executive director who resigned prior to cheque dishonour, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of control does not attract criminal liability.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act non-executive director liability dishonour of cheque

Mahesh v. The State, NCT of Delhi

05 Mar 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:2171

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping under Section 363 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, considering his age and personal circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 363 IPC kidnapping Section 376 IPC rape acquittal

M/S PRIYANAV WELLNESS PVT LTD v. PRADYUMAN KUMAR AGGARWAL

05 Mar 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:2038-DB

The Delhi High Court held that after lease determination, an unauthorized occupant is jointly and severally liable with the tenant for mesne profits until possession is delivered, and evidence cannot contradict a registered lease deed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease determination mesne profits sub-tenancy registered lease deed

Union of India & Anr. v. K.C. (Kailash Chand) Belwal & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:1932-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of pay scale revision benefits to employees identically placed with earlier petitioners, affirming the principle of parity and finality of court orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pay scale revision principle of parity finality of court order delay and laches

Fayiz Nangaparambil v. Union of India

05 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2050-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day timeline for passing an order on GST cancellation Show Cause Notices under Rule 22(3) CGST Rules is directory, not mandatory, and non-compliance does not invalidate proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant GST registration suspension Show Cause Notice Rule 22(3) CGST Rules mandatory vs directory

Naib Subedar Murli Manohar Diwedi v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1982-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an Army Religious Teacher-JCO from Intelligence Corps to Grenadiers, holding the transfer valid and judicial review limited.

service_law petition_dismissed transfer Indian Army Religious Teacher-Junior Commissioned Officer statutory petition

S. Madegowda v. Shri Ram Das Sandhe & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1920

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award nullifying a cooperative society election for violating natural justice by not hearing the elected candidates before passing the award.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Natural Justice Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act

Ravi Kumar v. State

05 Mar 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:1908

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of cruelty under Section 498A IPC, holding that mere extramarital affair allegations without corroborative evidence do not constitute cruelty sufficient for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC cruelty mental cruelty abetment of suicide

U.P. State Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar

05 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1806
Cites 7 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSRTC's appeal, upheld the tribunal's finding of sole negligence by the bus driver, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 18.24 lakhs for the claimant's permanent disability and loss of earning capacity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 motor accident compensation rash and negligent driving permanent disability

Naeem v. State NCT of Delhi

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1778

The Delhi High Court allowed reduction of surety from two to one in NDPS bail, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 440 CrPC to modify bail conditions considering the accused's financial hardship and fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail surety reduction Section 440 CrPC NDPS Act

S v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1893

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to recall the complainant as a witness, holding that repeated adjournments and non-appearance amounted to abuse of process and justified closure of evidence to protect the accused’s right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. abuse of process right to speedy trial

Ram Kishor Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 66
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that filing a complaint within the statutory period extinguishes the accused's right to default bail, even if further investigation and some documents like FSL reports are pending.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. charge-sheet further investigation

The New India Assurance Co Ltd. v. Dharam Pal & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1800
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation due to an invalid fitness certificate unless expressly provided in the policy, and the registered owner remains liable unless ownership transfer is duly intimated to the RTO.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident insurance liability fitness certificate registered owner liability