Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
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.
Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt. Teghjeet Singh Malhotra & Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move family law matters from the Family Court, holding that mere apprehension of bias without reasonable justification does not warrant transfer.
Niharika Singh v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to defer her transfer till the end of the academic session due to her children's education but upheld the transfer order directing her to join the new posting thereafter.
Rajni Bahl LRs v. Arun Kumar Nayyar
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming the landlord’s bonafide requirement and subjective choice of suitable premises, while limiting the court’s revisional jurisdiction to legality and jurisdictional errors.
Sunil Malhotra & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC for death by negligence after settlement and compensation to the deceased's legal heirs, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing where conviction is improbable and ends of justice so require.
AERO CLUB v. M/S SAHARA BELTS
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit 'WOODLAND' products, awarding damages and costs to the trademark owner based on unchallenged evidence of deliberate infringement.
Broadways Overseas Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed refund of Terminal Excise Duty paid under the Foreign Trade Policy along with 6% interest, following Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents striking down the TED provisions.
Union of India v. M/S APCON India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on the ground that the petition under Section 34 was barred by the mandatory 120-day limitation period, reaffirming that courts cannot condone delay beyond this period.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Devata Tradelink Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of a Section 14A disallowance exceeding exempt income, affirming that such disallowance cannot surpass exempt income and rejecting a new ground based on Section 36(1)(iii) not raised in appeal.
Shri Naresh Kumar v. The Wire & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining publication of a defamatory article and related social media posts against the Chief Secretary of Delhi, emphasizing protection of reputation against reckless and unsubstantiated allegations.
Deepak Modi v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 46 (1) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act require an oral hearing before passing an order, setting aside the impugned order for non-compliance and directing a fresh hearing.
Ram Pal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful exemption from GRAP III restrictions permitting demolition of unauthorized constructions without further rehabilitation, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.
Mohit Goel v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Mohit Goel in a cheating case under Section 420 IPC due to serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and failure to comply with bail conditions.
Sterlite Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India
The court held that statutory amalgamation transfers rights and liabilities by operation of law, not assignment, allowing substitution of the petitioner’s name in arbitration proceedings despite contractual assignment restrictions.