Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Premwati v. District Magistrate North & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternate plot allotment as time barred, holding that COVID-19 lockdown suspension of limitation and correct filing dates warranted reconsideration on merits.
Allergan Inc v. Controller of Patents
Delhi High Court allowed amendment of patent claims from method to product claims for intracameral implants, holding that claims must be construed with specifications under Section 59(1) of the Patents Act.
Sachin & Ors. v. Central Reserve Police Force & Anr.
Delhi High Court granted a three-year age relaxation as a one-time measure for CRPF Head Constable recruitment due to administrative delay in conducting examinations since 2016.
Kailash & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34, and 354 IPC following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Ankush Rai & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' voluntary and amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
M/S Jiwand Singh and Sons v. Special Commissioner of Trade and Taxes & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interest under Section 30(4) of the Delhi Sales Tax Act, 1975 is payable on delayed refund of a pre-deposit amount, directing payment of interest from the 90th day after the refund application.
Smt Asha Verma & Anr. v. HUDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a 50% deduction for contributory negligence due to high blood alcohol content but enhanced compensation by including full income and future prospects in a motor accident claim.
M/S 72 BPM PVT. LTD v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for non-disclosure of pending DRT proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of full disclosure and clean hands when seeking equitable relief under Article 226.
Madhu Vachaspati Institute of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Pharmacy Council of India must specify deficiencies and grant institutions opportunity to rectify before rejecting B.Pharm course approval applications, setting aside PCI's piecemeal rejections.
Union of India v. Syed Muzaffar Ali Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that directors whose disqualification period has expired are eligible for appointment despite company strike-off, and that revival remedies lie before the NCLT, dismissing the Union of India's appeal.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. M/S Shonkh Technologies Limited
The Delhi High Court held that no prior sanction is required for filing complaints under the Companies Act by authorized SFIO officers and dismissed the petitions seeking condonation of delay as the complaint was barred by limitation.
Sunil Jha v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a rape case post charge sheet filing, emphasizing the right to liberty and cooperation with investigation while imposing protective conditions.
Sh Parimal Rai ex Chairman v. New Delhi Municipal Council Palika Kendra New Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and directed the petitioner to vacate the premises by 31.01.2023, refusing any extension beyond the agreed date in light of the eviction order and judgment upheld against the petitioner.
DTC v. Rameshwar Dayal
The Delhi High Court upheld reinstatement of a workman terminated for unauthorized absence, holding the domestic inquiry vitiated and clarifying the limited scope of Section 33(2)(b) approval proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Sh Raj Kumar @ Raju v. Sh Suraj Mal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 100% permanent disability, emphasizing comprehensive assessment of loss of income, future prospects, attendant charges, and medical expenses.
Romesh Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation within six weeks, emphasizing the obligation of authorities to adjudicate matters promptly.
Vijay Agrawal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court set aside a trial court order for lack of hearing opportunity and remanded the matter for a fresh, expeditious hearing on all issues without adjournments.
KRBL LIMITED v. VIKRAM ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that the defendant's prior use and registration of the 'INDIA GATE' trademark for allied wheat products including 'dalia' permits its use, and the consent order does not restrict expansion beyond specified products.
Raghunathpur College of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India
Delhi High Court set aside PCI's non-speaking rejection orders and directed issuance of inspection reports with opportunity to rectify deficiencies before final approval decisions for pharmacy colleges.
V K Kanjlia v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, holding that mere inaction without legal duty does not constitute abetment of suicide under Sections 107 and 306 IPC.