Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
National Council of Educational Research and Training v. Sh. Verander Prasad Bhatt & Ors.
The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with the Tribunal's interim order directing provisional acceptance of over-aged contractual employees' applications, leaving final adjudication to the Tribunal.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ram Bahadur Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal partially, directing re-calculation of loss of dependency compensation after deducting income tax, holding that claimants discharged the burden of proving the deceased's income despite limited documentary evidence.
Sintex Industries Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed Sintex Industries Limited's appeal upholding the revocation of Indian Patent No. 197086 due to insufficiency of disclosure under the Patents Act, 1970.
TATA Sons Pvt. Ltd. v. Mangal Yadav & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions and damages to Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. against defendants manufacturing and selling pressure cookers bearing the well-known 'TATA' trademark without authorization, affirming liability for trademark infringement and passing off.
United India Insurance Company Limited v. Sh. Jamaluddin Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that compensation for death of a child in motor accidents should be calculated using minimum wages plus future prospects with multiplier method, allowing 50% deduction for personal expenses, and remanded the matter for fresh determination accordingly.
M/S DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION v. RAMANAND
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award directing partial back wages to a removed employee, finding the removal disproportionate and rejecting the petitioner’s challenge.
Patkar Sameer Narayan and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court refused to postpone the UPSC promotion examination, directing petitioners to appear as scheduled without prejudice to their rights pending adjudication by the Central Administrative Tribunal.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shubham Sapehia and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, holding no contributory negligence by the deceased and upholding the interest rate on compensation.
Arshpreet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties.
Inderjit Kaur v. Japneet Singh & Anr.
The High Court held that the Trial Court has jurisdiction under Order XXXIX Rule 2A and Section 151 CPC to restore status quo ante upon violation of an interim order and set aside the Trial Court's contrary finding.
DSSSB v. Ravi Kumar and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that contractual employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are entitled to age relaxation as departmental candidates in recruitment, dismissing the DSSSB's challenge to the CAT order granting appointment to such an employee.
The State of Delhi v. Rajesh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition upholding the acquittal of the accused due to contradictions in prosecution evidence failing to prove sexual assault beyond reasonable doubt.
Kulbir Singh v. Sangeeta
The Delhi High Court modified the interim maintenance payable to the wife by adjusting for child expenses borne by the husband during the child's custody period and directed payment of reduced maintenance with arrears recovery.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Master Anshu Kumar @ Bhola & Ors.
The Delhi High Court re-assessed and enhanced compensation for a 5-year-old accident victim with permanent disability, clarifying principles on functional disability, loss of income for minors, prosthetic limb compensation, and non-pecuniary damages.
OM 360 Degrees Advertising and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was a serving employee of one party, rendering him ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended.
Star India Private Limited v. 7MOVIERULZ.TC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against rogue and mirror websites illegally distributing the film 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva', reinforcing judicial and legislative measures against film piracy.
Surender Paswan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a robbery case, holding that at the bail stage only prima facie evidence is considered and possession of a mobile phone alone does not justify custody.
Sakshi Semwal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court restored a student's admission to NIFT's MFM course, holding that a diploma certified equivalent to a UGC-recognized degree cannot be grounds for cancellation after provisional admission.
Ruchi Garg v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular issued against a guarantor bank customer, holding that LOCs cannot be issued merely for loan recovery without material indicating criminal conduct, as it violates the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.
Dinesh Satija v. Secretary Air Force Group Insurance Society
The Delhi High Court held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society is a private body not covered under Article 12, dismissing the writ petition challenging denial of promotion opportunities as not maintainable.