Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
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.
Karan Antil v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that pursuing a full-time LL.M. does not break continuous practice as an advocate, affirming respondent no.5’s eligibility for Delhi Higher Judicial Services and dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.
Umesh Gauba v. Modern Child Public Sr. Sec. School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a suspension order passed without mandatory prior approval under the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, awarding costs to the petitioner.
Hitesh Pathak v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in serious IPC and POCSO offences, emphasizing liberal grant of bail under Article 21 and imposing reasonable conditions.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -4 v. Modland Wears Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that no business income arises on mere conversion of shares from stock-in-trade to investment without actual sale, dismissing the revenue's appeal and upholding the Tribunal's order.
Ashutosh Dhyani and Ors. v. State Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld FIR registration under Sections 409/34 IPC against bank employees, declined to quash it for lack of reasons, but granted conditional bail protection during ongoing investigation.
Rana Paji Bhupinder Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner on the ground of parity with co-accused already granted bail, subject to conditions ensuring trial integrity and protection of the prosecutrix.
Leeford Healthcare Limited v. Vobb Healthcare & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Leeford Healthcare against Vobb Healthcare restraining use of deceptively similar 'DERMIFORT' marks, holding it to be trademark infringement and passing off.