Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Saraswati Devi v. Ganga Ram Sharma & Anr

10 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2465-DB

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 eviction senior citizen

Deepa M v. Satlinks & Anr.

10 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2468-DB

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal TRAI Act 1997 Section 16 TRAI Act bailable warrant

Birander Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2461-DB

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.

constitutional petition_allowed Writ Petition Article 226 Voluntary Retirement Scheme Withdrawal of Notice

Sant Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2459-DB

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.

administrative other writ petition earned leave encashment administrative representation payment of dues

WALMART APOLLO LLC v. ABDUL MAJID GAGROO

10 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2447

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.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off well-known mark Trade Marks Act 1999

Rajeev Shah v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2430

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.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 urbanization Low Density Residential Area Delhi Development Act, 1957

M/S Ram Swaroop Radhey Shyam v. Sh. Ajay Shukla

10 Apr 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:2426

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.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement leave to defend

Mr. Adab Singh Kapoor, Ms. Sefali Menezes and Mr. Raghav Mittal, Advocates. v. MOHIT KUMAR .....

10 Apr 2023 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2023:DHC:2425
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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.

family petition_allowed Significant contempt of court maintenance order wilful disobedience Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Satula Devi v. Rajeev Sharma & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:2395
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Stridhan declaration of ownership Will validity probate jurisdiction

Amrik Singh v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2492

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 post-retirement contract personal service contract

Interglobe Technology Quotient Pvt. Ltd. v. Ruby Tour Services Pvt. Ltd.

10 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2491

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.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12(1)

Dayal Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd & Anr. v. Dayal Agro Industries & Anr.

10 Apr 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:2418
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint trademark infringement passing off

SCORE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED & ANR. v. BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED & ORS

10 Apr 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:2464-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant defence procurement judicial review national security Fall Clause

Union of India & Anr. v. Manish Chadha & Anr.

10 Apr 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:2453-DB

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.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Companies Act, 2013 Section 248(1) Section 248(2) Section 252

Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Indoco Remedies Limited

10 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2445

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.

civil settled patent infringement settlement agreement mediation court decree

M/S MOORA MAL LEKH RAJ v. THE ESTATE OFFICER & ANR

10 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2431

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.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises Act Unauthorized occupation Eviction Damages

Jan Alam (Deceased) Thr Lrs v. Rekha and Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:2428

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) unregistered Will

Rashmi Sehrawat v. Praveen Sehrawat

10 Apr 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:2427
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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.

family petition_allowed Significant contempt of court maintenance order wilful disobedience arrears of maintenance

Eduspark International Private Limited v. Laxmi Publications Private Limited

10 Apr 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:2419

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction VIBGYOR deceptive similarity

Commissioner (Food Safety), GNCTD v. Sugandhi Snuff King Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:2375-DB
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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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 Section 30(2)(a) tobacco regulation