Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
G R Builders v. M/S Metro Speciality Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the seat of arbitration fixed at Faridabad confers exclusive jurisdiction on courts there.
Shatrunjay v. Avinash Gulati
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's suit for injunction and possession due to lack of documentary proof and the tenant's minority at tenancy inception, holding that an oral tenancy by a minor is void and prolonged loss of possession renders the suit infructuous.
Vikram Kathuriya v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a sexual exploitation case involving alleged concealment of prior marriage, holding that disputed facts require trial and custodial interrogation was unnecessary.
Mahalaxmi Exports v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim by excluding the COVID-19 period from the limitation under Section 54(1) of the CGST Act, setting aside orders rejecting the refund as time-barred.
Prem Sikri v. Prakhar Prabhat Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of delayed applications to amend leave to defend and place additional documents in an eviction proceeding, emphasizing the sanctity of the 15-day statutory period and the need for material impact of subsequent events.
Jaswant Singh Basetia v. Umesh Chaudhary & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed impleading legal representatives of deceased defendants without a separate application for setting aside abatement and directed proper service on untraceable defendants, permitting the trial court to hear pending applications independently.
Tirpat Singh Bansal v. Jagwant Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim custody order granting custody of a minor girl child below five years to the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount and modifying visitation rights for the father.
Sulav Adhikari v. State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a cybercrime case involving alleged large-scale online cheating through sale of a banned product, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and the serious societal impact of such scams.
Medicover Holding (Cyprus) Limited & Ors. v. Medicover Hospital and Health Care Centre & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte injunction restraining defendants from using the 'MEDICOVER' mark and logo, holding that their identical use constituted trademark infringement and passing off against the plaintiffs' registered marks.
Siddhartha Mukherjee v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld HPCL's salary deductions for the appellant's unauthorized absence following reassignment, affirming the 'no work no pay' principle under applicable service rules and the Payment of Wages Act.
Canara Bank v. M/S Soma Engineering
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Article 227, permitting Canara Bank to place additional documents before the Trial Court and directed the Trial Court to consider them afresh and grant a fair hearing to both parties.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Pushpa Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the motor accident claim award based on admissions and proximate evidence establishing rash and negligent driving by the offending vehicle's driver.
Arjun Somdutt v. Vivan Somdutt and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the reserve price fixed for auction of a disputed property, holding that judicial concessions are binding unless recalled and that the reserve price set by the Court is a minimum threshold.
Surjeet Publication v. F.J. Monkhouse and H.R. Wikinson
The Delhi High Court dismissed copyright petitions for default and nonprosecution after the petitioner failed to respond or appear following the transfer of cases from the abolished Copyright Board.
The National Insurance Co Ltd v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal seeking to recover compensation paid under a motor accident claim from the vehicle owner, holding that the insurer failed to prove breach of policy conditions or negligence regarding the driver's fake licence.
Harender Singh v. Mohar Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident claim for fresh assessment of the claimant's functional disability, allowing additional evidence on mental condition to ensure just compensation.
Nand Kishore Bag & Anr. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC on the ground of accidental death without negligence and settlement with legal heirs, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed implementation of mandatory accessibility measures in films and cinema halls under the RPwD Act, emphasizing stakeholder consultations but upholding the statutory rights of persons with disabilities.
Harshita G. Gandhi v. Nimit Gandhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to the appointment of a Local Commissioner for recording evidence in a matrimonial dispute due to her mala fide conduct and failure to comply with court orders, discharging the Local Commissioner and directing the Family Court to proceed.
DOMINOS IP HOLDER LLC & ANR. v. MS DOMINICK PIZZA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that Defendant's use of deceptively similar marks to Domino's Pizza trademarks constituted infringement and passing off, granting permanent injunctions and related relief to the plaintiffs.