Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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MS Renu Bala & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Dec 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:9421

The Delhi High Court held that the executive's decision to abolish posts and dissolve an autonomous body is a policy matter beyond judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation, dismissing the petitioners' plea for interim relief against voluntary retirement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant abolition of post executive power voluntary retirement interim stay

Kudos Pharmaceuticals Limited & Ors. v. Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited

22 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9408

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction restraining Dr. Reddy's Laboratories from commercially launching Olaparib before patent expiry, permitting manufacture and export only under Section 107A of the Patents Act, 1970.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent infringement Olaparib Section 48 Patents Act Section 107A Patents Act

Shanti v. Gurbaksh Singh Through LRs

22 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:9418
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of belated evidence irrelevant to tenancy, dismissing the petition challenging the dismissal of an application to summon an official witness.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XVI Rule 1(3) CPC tenancy vs licensee relevance of evidence

Rituraj Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9346

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused facing serious sexual assault charges, emphasizing the gravity of offences and non-cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. sexual assault Indian Penal Code Sections 376(2)(n), 354(B)

Devender Dubey v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9299

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Devender Dubey accused of impersonating an ED officer and conspiring to extort money, holding that the serious allegations and evidence warranted denial of bail at the pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail impersonation extortion Enforcement Directorate

Darshan Harish Joshi v. State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9303

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused involved in a conspiracy to impersonate Enforcement Directorate officials and extort money, holding that serious allegations and material evidence justify denial of bail at the pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC criminal conspiracy impersonation

Vinod Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9345

Delhi High Court granted parole to a life-convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, holding that parole rejection was arbitrary and that filing SLP is a recognized ground for parole under prison rules.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole Special Leave Petition Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Article 226

Arshad v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9296

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge-sheet does not entitle an accused to default bail under NDPS Act cases absent any general direction from the Supreme Court.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail FSL report charge-sheet completeness NDPS Act

Jagmohan Meena v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9329-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that the respondents complied with the Tribunal's order by issuing a reasoned order and that promotion grievances must be pursued through fresh Tribunal proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal Contempt petition Reasoned and speaking order Promotion dispute

Vinod Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9325

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Vinod Kumar accused of impersonation and extortion, holding that the serious nature of the offences and his central role in the conspiracy warranted denial of bail pending trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. impersonation extortion

Seema Devi & Ors. v. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Co Ltd & Anr.

22 Dec 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:9335

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award with modifications on income assessment, dependency, and non-pecuniary damages, affirming retrospective application of Pranay Sethi and recognizing parents as dependents for compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Income Tax Return Future prospects Dependency

Salman v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9294

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case, holding that the statutory bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act applies and bail cannot be granted without reasonable grounds to believe the accused is not guilty.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act commercial quantity bail

Naeem Ahmed v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9295

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge-sheet does not entitle an accused to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC in NDPS cases, dismissing the petition for default bail despite the Supreme Court granting interim bail in related cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant default bail FSL report charge-sheet completeness NDPS Act

Smita Chaudhry & Ors. v. Pawan Kumar Yadav & Ors.

22 Dec 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:9316
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the final partition decree and held that a preliminary consent decree not challenged timely cannot be set aside on grounds of alleged fraud, affirming the court's power to order sale under Order XX Rule 18 CPC and rejecting claims for share modification based on subsequent law changes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit preliminary decree final decree consent decree

M/S SETHI SONS (INDIA) v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND ORS.

22 Dec 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:9318-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim of unutilised input tax credit despite delay caused by technical glitches in GST portal filing, directing authorities to process the claim on merits.

tax petition_allowed Significant input tax credit refund claim Section 54(1) CGST Act limitation period

Yogesh @ Govardhan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:9322

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused charged under the NDPS Act after he had undergone custody for more than half of the minimum sentence period, holding that prolonged detention violates fundamental rights and Section 37 NDPS does not bar bail in such circumstances.

criminal bail_granted Significant bail NDPS Act Section 20 NDPS Section 37 NDPS

Nawabuddin v. Shaffiulla @ Raja

22 Dec 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:9347

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession against a tenant who failed to file a written statement, rejecting reliance on an unregistered long-term lease and holding that service of summons sufficed to terminate tenancy under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 12 Rule 6 CPC possession decree lease agreement registration Transfer of Property Act Section 106

K.C. Jose v. Union of India

22 Dec 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:9340-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the petitioner's legal notice as a representation for promotion and decide it within six weeks, allowing further legal remedies if aggrieved.

administrative other legal notice representation promotion Assistant Sub-Inspector

Rishi Lal Gupta v. Uttam Chemical Udyog & Ors.

22 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9362

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the IPAB's order cancelling the petitioner's trademark registration obtained by fraud and upheld the respondent's prior rights.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant trademark registration fraud rectification petition Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958

Rajendra Kumar Nayak v. The State of NCT of Delhi

22 Dec 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:9312

Bail was denied to the petitioner involved in transporting commercial quantity of ganja, as ownership of the vehicle and absconding behavior indicated involvement under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail application commercial quantity