Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Savitri Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, applying Supreme Court principles on salary proof, future prospects, and deductions for personal expenses.
Naubat Ram v. Delhi Power Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the fairness of a departmental enquiry and the Industrial Tribunal's award dismissing the petitioner's challenge to his disciplinary demotion for misappropriation.
Central Public Information Officer v. Kailash Chandra Moondra
The Delhi High Court stayed the CIC order directing disclosure of income tax related information of a religious trust under RTI, holding that such information is exempt under the Income Tax Act and RTI Act unless the third party is heard.
CORZA INTERNATIONAL v. FUTURE BATH PRODUCTS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellants from using the mark CORZA, affirming that registered proprietors can sue for deceptive similarity and that trial court discretion in granting injunctions will not be lightly disturbed.
Reetesh Kumar Shukla v. The Commissioner of Customs (Airport and General) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that cutoff marks for a customs broker oral examination cannot be increased after the process starts and directed issuance of license to the petitioner based on original criteria.
M/S G.K. Dairy and Milk Products Pvt Ltd v. Sh Gurdip Singh
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by accepting a settlement offer resolving damages awarded under a lease penalty clause for unlawful occupation beyond the lease term.
Ashwani Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India
Delhi High Court held that contractual or consultancy engagement of BSNL VRS-2019 retirees does not amount to prohibited re-employment under the VRS scheme, allowing their consideration on par with superannuated employees and quashing contrary government clarifications.
Sushil Ansal v. Endemol India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's plea for pre-broadcast injunction against a web series and book on the Uphaar fire tragedy, emphasizing the high threshold for such relief and the primacy of freedom of speech where the subject matter is already public.
WTS ENERGY DMCC v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 3 (1)(1) & ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a certificate under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act pegging withholding tax at 4% for a non-resident petitioner, pending resolution of classification of income as business income or Fees for Technical Services.
Gulsher Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape but reduced the sentence to the period already served due to lack of conclusive forensic evidence and the appellant's age and family circumstances.
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.