Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Novamax Industries LLP v. Prem Appliances & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that prior publication of a registered design, established by the plaintiff's own documents, is a valid defence under the Designs Act, leading to vacation of the interim injunction against alleged design infringement.
Mohit Kumar Bharti & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a genuine and voluntary settlement between estranged spouses and mutual consent divorce.
Share Samadhan Limited v. Vinay Prakash Sadh
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to cooperate in arbitration proceedings as per the agreement.
The Indian Expressp Ltd v. The Indian Express Newspapers Workers Union Regd and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s award increasing the retirement age of Indian Express workers from 58 to 60 years, affirming the Tribunal’s jurisdiction despite certified Standing Orders under the SO Act.
M/S Sudhakara Infratech Private Limited v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that ambiguous tender clauses must be harmoniously construed to allow societies to participate, upholding the award to a Joint Venture including a society and dismissing the challenge to the tender outcome.
Rajender Kumar Gupta v. Gadiwala Load Services Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal, setting aside the Trial Court’s cost imposition for seeking adjournment to amend the plaint at an early stage of the suit and directed disposal of the amendment application on merits.
Mohd Junaid Qureshi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the applicant on the ground of parity with co-accused already on bail, holding that recovery of incriminating material alone does not bar bail when similar circumstances exist.
Punita Bhardwaj v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's review seeking to quash demolition orders, holding that alternate statutory remedies before the MCD Tribunal must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Tata Steel BSL Limited v. Venus Recruiter Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that avoidance applications under Section 43 of the IBC cannot be adjudicated after conclusion of CIRP as the Resolution Professional’s mandate ends with approval of the resolution plan, limiting NCLT’s jurisdiction post-CIRP.
Deepak v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid inconsistencies and unreliable circumstantial evidence.
M/S ENGINEERING SYNDICATE v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court held that procedural amendments changing forum jurisdiction apply retrospectively, directing transfer of a 2008 arbitration suit to the District Courts based on the aggregate claim value.
Sana College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. college by NCTE and directed a re-inspection to verify compliance with regulations before passing a fresh order.
M/S Jai Singh and Co v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that NHAI's premature termination of fixed-term toll plaza contracts without following contractual procedures and on mere commercial considerations was arbitrary and violative of Article 14, quashing the fresh tenders issued during the subsistence of existing contracts.
Sundeep Kathuria v. Deputy Director of Income Tax, Investigation, DD/ADIT-INV-1-1, FAIU
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authority to adjudicate the show cause notice under the Black Money Act after granting personal hearing and passing a speaking order, emphasizing procedural fairness and timely disposal.
Ashwani Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against an absconding accused involved in a fake call center racket, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should not be exercised to aid evasion of law.
Sundeep Kathuria v. Deputy Director of Income Tax, Investigation, DD/ADIT-INV-1-1, FAIU
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious adjudication of a show cause notice under the Black Money Act where the petitioner had disclosed foreign ESOP income, emphasizing personal hearing and a speaking order.
Promila Sud & Ors. v. Naveen Anand & Anr.
The Delhi High Court framed additional issues on limitation and right of pre-emption in a property dispute suit to expedite trial proceedings.
Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Vikki Choudhry M/s Un Canned Media Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from private disputes following a mediation settlement, emphasizing that criminal law should not be misused to resolve civil matters.
The Institution of Civil Engineers (India) v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the MHRD's office memorandum limiting recognition of engineering courses to students enrolled up to 31.05.2013, following the Supreme Court's conclusive ruling, and dismissed petitions seeking extension of benefits to students admitted thereafter.
Star India Pvt Ltd v. Vikki Choudhry
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and allowed withdrawal of connected petitions following a settlement between parties, holding that the allegations were predominantly civil in nature and the FIR was not maintainable.