Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
Saraswati Devi v. Ganga Ram Sharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a widowed daughter-in-law under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that in absence of concurrent Domestic Violence Act proceedings, the senior citizen's right to reside peacefully in his property prevails.
Deepa M v. Satlinks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld TDSAT's power under the TRAI Act to issue bailable warrants to secure attendance in execution proceedings, ruling that such warrants do not violate Section 56 CPC's prohibition on arrest or detention of women.
Birander Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations seeking withdrawal of VRS notice within four weeks by passing a reasoned order, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Sant Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the petitioner’s writ petition as a representation and decide it within eight weeks with a reasoned order, disposing of the petition accordingly.
WALMART APOLLO LLC v. ABDUL MAJID GAGROO
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and reliefs to Walmart Apollo LLC against unauthorized use of its well-known WALMART trademark by the defendant, confirming ex-parte injunction and awarding token damages.
Rajeev Shah v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that all pending proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act cease to have legal effect once the land is urbanized by official notification, quashing the appeal pending under the Act after Village Rajokri was declared a Low Density Residential Area.
M/S Ram Swaroop Radhey Shyam v. Sh. Ajay Shukla
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on the landlord's bona fide requirement under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, dismissing the tenant's plea of alternative accommodation and leave to defend.
Mr. Adab Singh Kapoor, Ms. Sefali Menezes and Mr. Raghav Mittal, Advocates. v. MOHIT KUMAR .....
The Delhi High Court held the husband guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying a maintenance order, sentenced him to imprisonment, and directed payment of arrears to protect the wife's and children's rights.
Satula Devi v. Rajeev Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the right to sue survives the plaintiff’s death, allowing substitution of legal heirs, and that civil suits for declaration and partition can proceed notwithstanding pending probate proceedings, subject to procedural compliance.
Amrik Singh v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging termination of post-retirement contractual employment, holding that such personal service contract disputes lack public law element and fall under exclusive jurisdiction of civil courts under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act.
Interglobe Technology Quotient Pvt. Ltd. v. Ruby Tour Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a Subscriber Agreement due to the respondent's non-appearance and failure to suggest an arbitrator.
Dayal Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd & Anr. v. Dayal Agro Industries & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiffs' amendment application to include trademark infringement claims after issue framing but before trial commencement, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to avoid multiplicity of suits.
SCORE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED & ANR. v. BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging delays and price escalation in a defence contract, emphasizing limited judicial review in national security matters and leaving contractual and vigilance actions to the government.
Union of India & Anr. v. Manish Chadha & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a company struck off under Section 248(1) cannot be deemed voluntarily struck off under Section 248(2), and directors whose disqualification period expired are eligible for re-appointment without civil or penal consequences for continuation under interim orders.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Indoco Remedies Limited
The Delhi High Court disposed of a patent infringement suit by recording a court-mediated settlement wherein the defendant acknowledged patent validity and ceased infringing activities until patent expiry.
M/S MOORA MAL LEKH RAJ v. THE ESTATE OFFICER & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and damages against unauthorized commercial occupation of public land, affirming that licensees have no proprietary rights and the Gadgil Assurance Scheme does not apply to commercial premises.
Jan Alam (Deceased) Thr Lrs v. Rekha and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order favoring the respondent owner based on a valid registered adoption deed, rejecting the petitioners' claim founded on an unreliable unregistered Will.
Rashmi Sehrawat v. Praveen Sehrawat
The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of contempt for wilful disobedience of maintenance orders, sentenced him to imprisonment and fine, and upheld that contempt proceedings can proceed despite pending execution petitions.
Eduspark International Private Limited v. Laxmi Publications Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's registered "VIBGYOR" trademark against the defendant's infringing use on books, affirming prior user rights and rejecting contradictory claims by the defendant.
Commissioner (Food Safety), GNCTD v. Sugandhi Snuff King Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Food Safety and Standards Act does not empower the Commissioner to prohibit tobacco products regulated exclusively under COTPA, quashing repeated prohibitory notifications issued without due procedure.