Delhi High Court
64,254 judgments
Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. Partap Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court’s dismissal of applications for default and non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s wilful non-compliance and abuse of process, affirming the courts’ discretion to impose and enforce costs and refuse restoration.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Devansh Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal should not be dismissed solely for delay without allowing the appellant an opportunity to seek condonation, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
M/S Ajay Machine Tools v. National Security Guard New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, rejecting limitation pleas and referring the dispute to arbitration.
Vikas Kaushik & Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings must be discontinued once the respondents take effective steps to comply with the tribunal's order, quashing the dismissal of impleadment but disposing of the contempt petition.
Union of India v. Sanjeet Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for primary hypertension, ruling no jurisdictional error in the tribunal's factual findings under Article 226 writ jurisdiction.
Vifor International Ltd. & Anr. v. Aishwarya Health Care Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the patent infringement suit as the patent had expired and the defendants did not infringe it during its validity, allowing refund of court fees.
Laxmi Kohlu Ghar v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks and Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court directed the Trade Mark Registry to ensure transparent disclosure of reasons for advertisement of trademark applications under Section 20(1) of the Trade Marks Act, reaffirming prior judicial directions and rejecting special citation privileges for the petitioner’s mark.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd & Anr. v. Laurensun Remedies Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from using 'SUN' in their marks and corporate name, directing disclosure of batch details and allowing two months for corporate name change.
Varun v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the interim bail application of a murder accused seeking bail to attend full-time PhD classes, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and potential trial interference.
Vikrant Vashisht v. Shweta
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal to recall Family Court orders closing his right to file a written statement and cross-examine the respondent in a divorce petition, emphasizing the impact of COVID-19 related court closures and extension of limitation periods.
ISCHEMIX LLC v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
The Delhi High Court directed re-examination of a patent application rejected under Section 3(d) for failure to demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural and evidentiary requirements established by the Supreme Court.
M/S. BERKELEY LIFESTYLE BRANDS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS. v. M/S. RAJ BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that non-use of leased premises due to COVID-19 did not excuse rent payment under the lease's force majeure clause without surrender of possession.
State v. Baldev Singh
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a fatal road accident case, holding that mere high speed without corroborative evidence does not prove rash or negligent driving under the IPC.
M/S Metal Engineering and Forging Company v. Central Warehousing Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award imposing contractual penalties for delay, holding that proof of some loss, including loss of goodwill, suffices under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act even if exact quantification is not possible.
Chhaya Tyagi v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking transfer from a two-year full-time LL.M. course to a three-year part-time course for working professionals, holding that the petitioner is estopped by her affidavit and university rules from such transfer after taking up employment mid-course.
M/S MALHOTRA BOOK DEPOT v. M/S MBD INDUSTRIES AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court permitted the defendants to continue using the mark 'JMVD' after changing from 'MBD', dismissing the plaintiff's injunction applications in a trademark infringement suit involving distinct business fields.
V. P. Aggarwal v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging delayed property tax assessment orders, holding that disputed factual issues must be raised before statutory appellate authorities rather than in writ proceedings.
Sunita & Anr v. Rakesh Ranga & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the 50% deduction for personal expenses in a bachelor’s death claim, rejected dependency claims of father and siblings without evidence, but enhanced compensation for loss of consortium to the appellants.
Rakesh Bhatnagar v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed charges against a Joint Registrar for alleged conspiracy and cheating in land allotment due to lack of sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. and absence of evidence of society liquidation.
Vikalp Welfare Society v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed review petition challenging the non-existence of a slum cluster before January 1, 2006, upholding the original order based on satellite imagery and lack of credible evidence.