Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
Delhi Transport Corporation v. The P.O., Yad Ram
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized absence, even if recorded as leave without pay, constitutes misconduct warranting dismissal approval under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the Labour Court's contrary award.
Yad Ram Conductor v. DTC
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award dismissing a workman for unauthorized absence, holding that Section 10 proceedings are independent of Section 33(2)(b) approval and that the enquiry and dismissal were valid.
Union Bank of India v. Vijay Pal
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a suit dismissed for non-prosecution due to failure to serve the defendant, granting the plaintiff an opportunity to effect service by ordinary or substituted means under CPC.
Priyash Bhargava & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary mutual settlement and dissolution of marriage, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage amicable resolutions under section 482 CrPC.
ARDENT INFO SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. PR COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX -1 & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner's income tax appeal was pending on the specified date under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, setting aside rejection orders and directing acceptance of declarations.
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Pureca Laboratories Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, holding that Pureca Laboratories infringed the registered trademark 'NISE' and awarded damages and costs accordingly.
Pankaj Bhargava v. Air India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition against Air India Limited on maintainability grounds post-privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to privatized entities no longer controlled by the government.
Poonam Dinesh Singh v. CMD Air India and Another
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against Air India post-privatization, but liabilities remain with the company and the petitioner may pursue other remedies.
Ranjeet Singh v. Uttam Chand Deceased Through LRs
The Delhi High Court upheld the revival of an execution petition for a decree upheld by the Supreme Court, ruling that the executing court had jurisdiction and the procedure under Order 45 Rule 15 CPC was not mandatory in this context.
Debasis Mohapatra v. Canara Bank (Erstwhile Syndicate Bank)
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty of compulsory retirement imposed on a bank officer, affirming limited judicial interference in departmental inquiries where procedure and evidence are proper.
Tanish Parcha v. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
The Delhi High Court allowed a minor petitioner to continue studies at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya despite initial admission denial, emphasizing the child's welfare and uninterrupted education.
Nasir Ahmad v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Old Pension Scheme benefits as the issue was already decided in a prior batch of petitions.
Burger King Company LLC v. Virendra Kumar Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim stay on the operation of a respondent's trademark registration identical to the petitioner's well-known BURGER KING mark, finding prima facie dishonest adoption and likelihood of confusion.
Asha Bhalla v. Revenue Assistant/ SDM & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a vesting and ejectment order under the Delhi Land Reforms Act as the land had been urbanized, rendering the Act inapplicable post-urbanization.
Ram Chand v. DG CISF
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF authorities to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding his transfer within a specified time, without interfering with the transfer orders themselves.
Padam Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a Section 307 IPC case after considering the hostile testimony of the complainant and the long custody period, subject to stringent conditions.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mangal Shah & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an injured claimant traveling as owner/authorized representative of goods in a goods vehicle is covered under the insurance policy, upheld 50% functional disability, enhanced future prospects addition to 40%, and increased compensation accordingly.
MUKESH SHARMA & ANR v. SURAVI BOSE
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal and set aside the trial court's dismissal of condonation of delay in filing the written statement, holding that the Supreme Court's suspension of limitation during the COVID-19 pandemic applies to such delays.
Chaudhary Hitesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending revision petition within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition seeking reinstatement after removal from service.
Virender Kumar Gupta v. Burger King Corporation and Anr.
Rectification petitions filed after a trademark infringement suit are not maintainable without a prior civil court finding of prima facie tenability of the invalidity plea.