Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court held that computer programs per se are excluded from patentability only if lacking technical contribution, and remanded Microsoft's patent application for re-examination considering its technical effect.
Baliram Singh v. Radiant Cash Management Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the recovery of security deposit with interest at 12% per annum, modifying the trial court's award of 36% interest due to the lease agreement being unregistered and the appellant's failure to file a defence.
M J Prasad v. Garrison Engineer Central & Ors.
Financial upgradation under ACP/MACP schemes is not automatic upon reinstatement and requires fulfillment of eligibility criteria; recovery proceedings under Section 33C(1) are limited to amounts already due and cannot adjudicate entitlement.
Majestic Handicraft Private Limited v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for failure to afford the petitioner an opportunity to respond under Section 148A(b), directing fresh proceedings with a hearing.
Rajesh Kumar Khatri v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed recall of a complainant for limited cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to put defence suggestions, emphasizing the court’s duty to ensure a fair trial and just decision.
Sesame Workshop Initiatives (India) Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable on delayed GST refund amounts even without explicit statutory provision, directing payment of interest at 6% per annum from the refund sanction date till actual payment.
Astrazeneca AB & Anr. v. Westcoast Pharmaceutical Works Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a patentee can institute infringement proceedings immediately after patent grant notwithstanding pending post-grant oppositions, and that the observations in Aloys Wobben regarding waiting for opposition disposal are obiter dicta.
Bhagwan Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend at his designated site subject to compliance with the terms of his certificate of vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Harpreet Mehta v. Anurag Mehta
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent-husband to pay interim maintenance of Rs. 20,000 per month to the appellant-wife during pending divorce proceedings under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, without prejudice to the family court's final decision.
Neelam & Anr. v. Pradeep Birman
The Delhi High Court held that maintenance claims under different statutes can be pursued simultaneously but prior maintenance awards must be disclosed and adjusted to avoid conflicting orders.
Prem Nath Mishra v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s case during the statutory survey of street vendors, dismissing the writ petition without granting further interim relief.
Sunil Rawat v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed correction of company records to disassociate a petitioner whose DIN was wrongly used in incorporation documents, holding he bears no liability for the company.
Kavita v. Delhi High Court & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of compassionate appointment due to non-availability of vacancy within the prescribed quota, affirming that compassionate appointments are exceptions subject to quota limits.
Avtar Singh v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging land acquisition awards under the repealed Land Acquisition Act, 1894 are not maintainable but directed expeditious disposal of complaints filed with the Land Acquisition Collector.
DATA RAM SONS PVT LTD v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a reassessment notice under Section 148A(b) for AY 2019-20 and directed the Assessing Officer to consider prior years' records and provide a personal hearing before passing the assessment order.
Sachin v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed CRPF to allow candidates to participate in multiple constable recruitment trades with due age relaxation and to allocate posts based on merit and preferences, striking down restrictions in the joint advertisement.
ABSOGAIN RETAIL SOLUTIONS v. PUMA SE
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's permanent injunction and damages against a repeat trademark infringer, affirming territorial jurisdiction based on online sales and presuming validity of the Power of Attorney under Section 85 of the Evidence Act.
Hanwant Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to avail Old Pension Scheme benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, relying on the Central Government's office memorandum and its earlier ruling in Pawan Kumar & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.
Dr. Mahavir Singh Kalon v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that promotion to Professor under CAS-2010 must be effective from the date of eligibility if the candidate is successful, quashing the University of Delhi's order fixing a later promotion date.
Suman & Anr v. Hasrat Ali & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying a higher multiplier and granting 40% addition for future prospects in line with Supreme Court precedent.