Delhi High Court
63,393 judgments
NTPC LTD v. EMAMI POWER LTD; NTPC LTD v. ORIENTAL SALES AGENCIES (INDIA)
The Delhi High Court dismissed NTPC's appeals, holding that Emami and OSAPL were not group companies nor colluded in bidding, and ordered release of their deposits and set aside blacklisting.
Ashwani Choudhary v. Pratibha Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to convert a contested divorce petition into a mutual consent divorce petition based on a settlement and directed the Family Court to consider waiver of the statutory waiting period.
Ten Events and Entertainment v. Novex Communications Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an event manager cannot maintain a suit under Section 60 of the Copyright Act for groundless threats made to hotels demanding licenses for playing songs during wedding ceremonies exempted under Section 52(1)(za), and dismissed the suit as not maintainable.
Preeti Kasana v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition concerning custody of a minor child by accepting a mutually agreed Memorandum of Understanding between estranged parents, emphasizing the child's welfare and binding visitation arrangements.
Muneer Ahmad v. Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court held that a device mark comprising the word 'BHARAT' with a paint brush device is distinctive and not descriptive, setting aside the rejection and remanding for determination of user date.
Mother Boon Foods Pvt. Ltd. v. Ready Roti India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a party seeking appointment of a substitute arbitrator after withdrawal must first communicate with the other party to agree on the appointment before approaching the Court under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Union of India & Ors. v. Wo Binod Kumar Sah
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for hypertension, holding that the military must provide cogent reasons to rebut the presumption of service connection for diseases manifesting after long service.
Madan Lal v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a retired employee entitled to gratuity arrears after notional promotion is entitled to interest on delayed payment, directing payment of interest at 9% per annum for the delay period.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Neetu Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by upholding income assessment based on minimum wages, directing addition of future prospects at 40%, disallowing separate loss of affection damages, and reducing interest rate to 7.5%.
OPENTV INC v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of a patent application for a media gifting system on the ground that it constituted a non-patentable business method under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, and held that claim amendments broadening scope are impermissible at the appellate stage.
Hugo Boss Trademark Management GmbH and Co KG v. Hertz Chemicals Pvt Ltd and Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of the trademark infringement suit by binding the defendant to an affidavit discontinuing the impugned products, with the plaintiff's consent, thereby rendering the grievance non-justiciable.
Namita Jain v. Saurabh Jain
The Delhi High Court accepted a Settlement Agreement in a matrimonial appeal, dismissed the appeal as withdrawn, and directed confidentiality of the proceedings and records.
Ramchandra Sharma @ Chandar Sharma @ Ram Chander v. Dheeraj & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by awarding 25% additional amount for loss of future prospects and increasing pain and suffering damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Calvin Klein Trademark Trust v. Hertz Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by binding the defendant to an affidavit undertaking discontinuing use of impugned marks, with the plaintiff accepting the same and no further relief pressed.
Rajendra Prasad v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition seeking notional promotion and arrears, holding that repeated litigation on the same issue amounts to misuse of judicial process.
Geeta Devi & Anr v. Kavita & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot claim recovery rights for a fake driving license if the vehicle owner took reasonable steps to verify the driver's credentials, allowing the appeal and setting aside the recovery order.
Pritkaran Narang v. Vikramjeet Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to recall the order closing her right to file a written statement in a divorce petition, holding that delay caused by counsel's misconduct can be excused if the party is bona fide.
Sakib Ahmed v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court refused bail to an accused charged with sexual assault and blackmail of a minor, emphasizing the need to balance accused's liberty with victim's safety and distinguishing consensual adolescent relationships from coercive sexual abuse.
Union of India v. Dr. Mohammed Saleem
The Delhi High Court held that a Tribunal cannot modify a disciplinary penalty but may remit the matter for reconsideration if the penalty is grossly disproportionate, limiting judicial review to procedural and legal errors.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Vimlesh @ Bimla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident case, affirming insurer liability despite alleged fake driving license and clarifying entitlement of major sons as legal representatives.