Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Arushi Mehra & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court held that foreign nationals can solemnize and register marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 without citizenship restrictions and directed authorities to amend guidelines and portal accordingly.
Harkesh Kumar Dang v. Tamanna Dang
Delhi High Court disposed of guardianship appeal by recording a comprehensive settlement between parents on custody, visitation, maintenance, and divorce, recognizing the mother as legal guardian and emphasizing the best interest of the child.
Alfred Von Schukmann v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic patent rejection order for lack of inventive step and remanded the matter for a reasoned reconsideration by a different Officer.
Bhushan Oil and Fats Pvt. Ltd. v. Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal as not maintainable against the refusal of an application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in a trademark infringement suit, affirming that such suits are maintainable and no appeal lies against such orders under Order XLIII Rule 1 CPC.
Gulshan Kumar Chawla v. Vijay Kumar Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of a judgment to correct the name of a summoned witness from 'Darshan Lal Chadha' to 'Darshan Kumar Chadha'.
Shailndra Kumar v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the condition of forfeiting seniority upon absorption, holding that voluntary undertakings given by the petitioner are binding and disputed factual claims require appropriate proceedings.
Atul Bhalla v. Ansal Properties Infrastructure Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a shareholder challenging an arbitration award rendered by a Sole Arbitrator, holding that non-parties cannot interfere in arbitral proceedings through collateral writ petitions.
Mahesh Gupta v. Jagdish Lal Malik & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on the ground of landlord's bonafide requirement and held that the Rent Controller had jurisdiction as the admitted rent was below the statutory threshold, dismissing the tenant's challenge based on inconsistent rent claims.
Phundreimayum Yas Khan v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed bail to the accused in an NDPS case holding that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible as confession unless leading to discovery of new facts under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act, and mere co-accused disclosures and call records without corroboration do not justify denial of bail.
Narender Singh Bisht v. Shashi Bisht
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal in default of a family court petition and restored it, holding that non-appearance due to counsel's associate's accident was sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 9 CPC and notices returned unserved required fresh issuance before dismissal.
Manoj Kumar v. Pankaj Nagar & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of future earnings in a motor accident claim by assessing functional disability at 20% and increasing the awarded amount from Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 5 lakhs.
M/S INTEGRATED FIRE PROTECTION PVT. LTD. v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging IOCL's one-year debarment of a bidder for non-disclosure of holiday listing, noting the debarment period had expired.
Ambey Mining Pvt Ltd v. NTPC Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that conciliation under the contract was not mandatory before arbitration, appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, and ruled that arbitrator fees are governed by Schedule IV of the Act, not contract terms.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajpal Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by adjusting compensation awarded in a motor accident claim involving a deceased student, clarifying principles on assessing earning capacity and heads of damages.
Syed Fahmi Ali v. Sportina Payce Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court condoned an 11-day delay in filing a civil appeal and granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the Executing Court regarding amounts already released to the respondent.
Dharam Veer Goel v. Renu Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bonafide requirement for business premises, affirming co-owners' right to file eviction petitions and clarifying survival of eviction rights post landlord's death.
Delhi Gliding Club v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Delhi Gliding Club, upholding eviction from Safdarjung Airport hangar due to lack of subsisting lease or license and unauthorized occupation.
Shakina v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellate court's premature dismissal of an application for additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC and remanded it for fresh consideration at the final hearing of the appeal.
Shri Rakesh Tiwari v. Shri Ram Bans Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of the landlord's bona fide need to use the premises for business, rejecting tenant's claims of alternate accommodation and lack of bona fide requirement.
M/S. DISCITE PRIVATE LIMITED v. ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside the suspension of the petitioner’s Importer Exporter Code for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Section 8 of the FTDR Act and directed restoration with opportunity to respond to a valid show cause notice.