Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Laxman Singh v. The Director General Central Reserve Police Force & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging dismissal and rejection of a Mercy Petition, holding that prior withdrawal of a writ petition without liberty bars fresh petitions and that rejection of a non-statutory Mercy Petition does not create a fresh cause of action.
Amritraj & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and exercised its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.
Adithyan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment and disclosure of cut-off marks, holding that the petitioner did not qualify the prescribed cut-off and was duly informed thereof.
Yogpal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioners to treat their writ petition challenging the MACP scheme as a representation and allowed the competent authority eight weeks to decide it, dismissing the petition accordingly.
National Highways Authority of India v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal challenging the arbitral award on bank guarantee and interest, affirming the tribunal's jurisdiction and the award's validity under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Raghav Singh v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified the calculation of compensation for loss of estate where the claimant is not financially dependent on the deceased and enhanced the award for the death of an eight-month-old foetus in a motor accident case.
Raghav Magunta v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a money laundering accused, holding that twin conditions under Section 45(1)(ii) PMLA do not apply when the Public Prosecutor does not oppose bail and emphasizing the significance of cooperation and confessional statements.
Vineeta Daulet Singh v. Bikkrama Daulet Singh
The Delhi High Court held that refusal to consent to file the second motion petition for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act does not constitute civil contempt absent wilful disobedience of a court order.
Baldeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's rejection of a delayed compassionate appointment application, emphasizing that such appointments are benevolent reliefs meant for immediate hardship and not a matter of right.
Veeresh Kumar and Anr. v. IIFL Home Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRT's rejection of the petitioners' application to modify a recovery order under the SARFAESI Act, emphasizing that a recalled loan must be fully repaid before possession is stayed.
Manik Ahuja & Anr. v. ICICI Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions by homebuyers seeking to stay bank recovery proceedings and restore credit scores, holding that contractual disputes must be adjudicated by the Debts Recovery Tribunal and insolvency moratorium does not bar recovery against borrowers.
Moolchand Kharaiti Ram Hospital v. Gyan Singh
The High Court allowed the petitioner's final opportunity to lead evidence of an absent witness subject to payment of costs, emphasizing trial fairness and procedural discipline.
Gannon Dunkerley and Co Ltd v. M/S Zillion Infraprojects Pvt Ltd
Delhi High Court dismissed the Contractor's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award partially allowing the Sub-contractor's claim for outstanding bills and retention money after defect liability period.
Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt Ltd v. BPL Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted defendants no.7 and 8 to transfer shares acquired through rights issues, subject to depositing sale proceeds in court, holding that their acquisition was not illegal and foreign law obligations must be proved before modifying interim orders.
Naeem v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a property dispute case between relatives, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation and non-tampering of evidence.
M/S Indore Multi Functional Complex Private Limited v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under sub-lease agreements and directed parties to proceed with arbitration, refusing to grant interim reliefs at the court stage.
Corona Remedies Pvt. Ltd. v. Umac Pharmaceuticals & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a trademark infringement suit is maintainable in a district court where the cause of action partly arises or the plaintiff carries on business under Section 134 of the Trade Marks Act and Section 20 CPC, setting aside the lower court's order returning the plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Army Public School Dhaula Kuan v. Archana Dhawan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing withdrawal of a prospective resignation before its effective date under Rule 114-A of DSEAR, reinstating the employee and setting aside premature termination by the school.
Dhruva Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking stay of recovery and cheque dishonour proceedings, directing the petitioner to raise all disputes before the appropriate forums without expressing any opinion on merits.
Google LLC v. DRS Logistics (P) Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that use of registered trademarks as keywords in Google's Ads Programme constitutes trademark 'use' and infringement under the Trade Marks Act, and Google is not entitled to safe harbour protection under the IT Act.