Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s rectification petitions, holding that international reputation alone does not establish trademark rights in India without evidence of use or goodwill in the Indian market.
Hemani Malhotra v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking implementation of a rejected Seniority Committee decision, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file afresh on a new cause of action.
Bilal Ahmad v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed release of subsistence allowance with interest to a suspended government-aided school teacher, emphasizing timely payment under Rule 116 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973.
Vinita Anthwal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide on the BSF paramedical cadre review within three months and dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for expedited action.
Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddique v. CPIO, Publications Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The Delhi High Court upheld RTI exemptions protecting national security and denied disclosure of terrorism investigation reports to a death row convict, while directing prison authorities to facilitate access to requested publications.
Hoshiar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to consider the petitioner’s promotion claim as a representation and decide it within four weeks with reasons, ensuring procedural fairness.
Raj Kumar v. Punjab and Sind Bank and Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the dismissal of a bank officer to compulsory retirement on the ground of violation of the principle of parity in punishment among co-delinquents, upholding equality under Article 14.
Satish v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that prima facie evidence and co-accused statements justify denial of bail in heinous offences.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Vandana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the insurer was not liable to indemnify the claimants as the insurance policy had expired before the accident, enhancing the compensation amount and granting recovery rights against the vehicle owner and driver.
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to remove the 'ALPHARD' trademark registrations, holding that the petitioner failed to prove transborder reputation or mala fide adoption by the respondent under Indian trademark law.
Sunil Chaurasia v. District and Sessions Judge (HQS)
The Delhi High Court held that an employee not charge sheeted in a vacancy year cannot be denied promotion for that year due to subsequent penalties, directing promotion with retrospective effect from the vacancy year.
SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGN & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that claims directed to a composition 'for use in prophylaxis' are patentable, amendments at appellate stage are permissible, and sufficient data and inventive step requirements are met.
Ramesh Prasad Singh v. Government of NCT Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation of disputed property No. A-83-A, maintained status quo on possession and construction, and allowed the writ petition with liberty to challenge the demarcation.
Mohd Abid Hussain v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a tutor for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl, affirming the presumption of guilt under the POCSO Act despite partial resiling by witnesses.
Asif Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a narcotics accused due to procedural lapses in night-time search under Section 42 NDPS Act and prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Shobha v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a dowry death case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion and the principle that bail is the rule, not the exception.
Sukhbir and Ors v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking inclusion under the Old Pension Scheme based on recruitment advertisement date, reaffirming eligibility criteria tied to the date of declaration of recruitment results as per the government memorandum.
Kapil alias Lekhraj & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process of law.
Shri Chandan Aggarwal v. Shri Krishan Lal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to record witness statements after an inordinate delay, emphasizing the need for timely steps to summon witnesses under Section 151 CPC.
Veena Mahajan v. V.N Verma
The Delhi High Court held that transferees pendente lite cannot resist execution of a decree for specific performance, affirming the doctrine of lis pendens and denying protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act to subsequent purchasers without superior title.