Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. Kavitha Kuruganti
The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of PepsiCo India's registration of the FL 2027 potato variety due to incorrect information and failure to provide valid assignment proof under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001.
Jindal Industries Pvt Ltd v. Prawesh Agencies
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark and copyright infringement suit by decree on a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, with the defendant admitting plaintiff's rights and withdrawing contested trademark applications.
Mohd. Amaan Malik v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual assault of a minor, holding that consent of a minor is legally irrelevant and the POCSO Act overrides personal laws, thus allowing investigation and trial to proceed.
Shachi Gahoi v. Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a contractual woman employee during pregnancy-related absence violated the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, quashing the termination and directing reinstatement with back wages.
Kush Mangla & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sandeep Kadian v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside a Review Medical Board's rejection on hypertension grounds for non-compliance with mandatory medical examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.
Nawal Kishore Jha v. The State and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of Additional Public Prosecutors requires consultation with the High Court whose views are binding, and judicial review of such appointments is limited to procedural fairness, dismissing the petition challenging non-approval of candidature without communication of reasons.
Sh Man Mohan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S GRAND MUMTAZ HOTEL AND RESORT v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NORTH EAST GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that MSMED Act dispute resolution provisions apply only if the supplier was registered on the contract date, setting aside arbitration initiated after subsequent registration.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Nagar Dairy Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court condoned a 14-day delay in filing an income tax appeal but dismissed the appeal as the issue was already settled by binding precedent.
Rekha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a deceased passenger with a valid journey ticket who died due to accidental fall from a train qualifies for compensation as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal.
M/S DARZI ON CALL v. SUNIL MITTAL & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed a limited review correcting a factual error regarding trademark registrations while upholding its interim order and clarified the scope of considering fresh registrations and the limited power of review.
Subhashini Ratan & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly Secretariat NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for Fellows engaged by the Delhi Assembly against termination orders pending Supreme Court adjudication on the constitutional competence over 'services' in NCT of Delhi.
Union of India v. Ex LME Dheeraj Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless disproved by clear reasons.
Vodafone Roaming Services SARL v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 311, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the draft assessment order for AY 2014-15 due to non-consideration of the petitioner’s reply and procedural lapses, directing fresh assessment with due compliance.
Mohd Tabrez v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a chargesheet filed within 180 days under the NDPS Act is complete for default bail purposes and that the proviso to Section 36A does not confer a right to default bail, dismissing the petitioner's revision plea.
Amandeep v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a minor discrepancy in name spelling in recruitment documents does not justify rejection and allowed the petitioner to join the next induction batch with seniority rights.
COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to improve juvenile detention infrastructure, enforce segregation and security protocols, and establish integrated juvenile justice complexes within two years to ensure statutory compliance and protection of juveniles.
Sunil Charla v. Madan Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the DRC Act, clarifying that industrial premises fall within commercial use and a power of attorney holder without personal knowledge cannot dispute bona fide need.
Sarita Dua v. Gautam Dev Sood & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a suit for partition is barred by limitation and not maintainable without challenging registered Gift Deeds, and claims based on alleged benami ownership fail without proper proof.