Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Jagdish Singh Shary v. Central Adoption Resource Authority
The Delhi High Court directed CARA to comply with the Adoption Amendment Regulations, 2021 by issuing No Objection Certificates for intercountry adoptions and to explain delays and procedural irregularities in the adoption process.
Hardip Singh Sidhu v. Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing existing online use of the 'JALSA' Sydney Opera House performance while restraining fresh uploads, pending comprehensive adjudication of competing copyright claims.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. LRS of Lokesh Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the offending vehicle in a fatal motor accident, modified the compensation quantum by correcting the multiplier and non-pecuniary heads, and directed release of the awarded amount to the claimants.
AYUR UNITED CARE LLP v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging IPAB orders prior to its abolition must be heard by Single Judges under the IPD Rules, rejecting the contention for Division Bench jurisdiction.
Subhash Wadhwa v. Gurpreet Singh
The High Court held that a suit filed after 20 years delay following dismissal of an earlier suit on merits is barred by limitation and not saved by Section 14 of the Limitation Act, allowing the revision petition to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Red Bull AG v. Rohidas Popat Kapadnis & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting Red Bull AG's registered blue and silver trade dress against infringing use by 'SEVEN HOURS' energy drink, allowing disposal of seized goods subject to damages.
Khalid Riaz & Ors. v. Chaman Begum
The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a reasonable rate after an eviction order, following Supreme Court precedent, during the pendency of the revision petition.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Reena Raghav and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award calculating loss of dependency for a deceased minor based on minimum wages with future prospects and affirmed the 9% interest rate on compensation, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Shail Shukla v. DDA
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner with prior allotment of a flat under 67 sq.m. is eligible for allotment of a plot under the Rohini Scheme as governed by the Nazul Land Rules, and mere non-disclosure of prior allotment does not disentitle her.
DSCL Fengshun Wabag v. Delhi Jal Board & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of respondents under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that a duly stamped true copy of the arbitration agreement suffices for such appointment despite objections on stamping and financial liability.
Ramnivas Sharma & Anr v. Satender Bhati
The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.4,000 per month during the pendency of the revision petition following an eviction order, relying on the Supreme Court precedent that such charges must be paid at market rent.
Ratna Choudhary v. Dipankar Mahto
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the grant of divorce on grounds of cruelty where the wife imposed her lifestyle on the husband, made false allegations, refused financial support, and withdrew from the matrimonial relationship.
Dipankar Mahto v. Ratna Choudhary
The Delhi High Court held that a divorced wife is entitled to permanent alimony irrespective of divorce grounds but modified the quantum, granting only lump sum alimony for residence and setting aside monthly maintenance and medical expense claims due to insufficient evidence.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Rajender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's lawful decision not to operate the shadow panel for SC/TO recruitment, setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent from the shadow panel.
Mehra Jewel Palace Pvt Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax
The High Court held that before disallowing expenses under Section 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must provide the assessee an opportunity to produce evidence justifying such payments, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Dr. Anil Gomber v. Geeta Tandon & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a partition appeal by accepting a court-approved settlement between the parties, leaving substantive issues undecided.
Manish Sachdeva and Anr v. Sushil Sadana
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to summon formal witnesses for documents already admitted without objection, emphasizing expeditious trial disposal.
Union of India v. Mukesh Kumar Joshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting Non Functional Scale benefits to SSB personnel under the Cabinet Secretariat cadre despite administrative control by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
M/S Tirupati Trading Corporation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against M/s Tirupati Trading Corporation initiated on mistaken identity and lack of material under Sections 148/148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Maharashtra Feeds Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Aakash Varshney
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial and not suitable for summary rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.