Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Chameli Devi & Ors. v. Lucky Choudhary
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of late title documents and closure of the petitioners’ evidence after multiple opportunities, emphasizing the need for timely production of evidence in civil suits.
M/s Isherdas Sahni and Bros v. Delhi Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that pending civil litigation does not bar licensing authorities from granting permission for cinema name change and license endorsement, directing Delhi Police to permit the petitioner to operate the multiplex as 'Odeon Inox'.
Arun Khanna v. Arun Batra
The Delhi High Court quashed the cost imposed on the petitioner for insisting on production of original title deeds which the respondent ultimately produced.
Openwave Mobility Inc v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr
The Delhi High Court remanded the matter for fresh consideration of a non-resident's claim for nil tax deduction certificate on software license fees, directing the tax authority to apply the DRP order and Supreme Court precedent recognizing such receipts as non-taxable business income absent a permanent establishment.
Amarendra Dhari Singh v. R.C. Nursery Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the time limit for filing a written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is directory, allowing condonation of delay beyond 120 days in non-commercial suits for exceptional sufficient cause, subject to costs.
Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court held that the Directorate of Education has the authority to prescribe mandatory qualifications for Managers of private unaided schools, balancing regulatory oversight with management autonomy, and granted interim relief protecting existing Managers pending final adjudication.
V Sundar Raj v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to decide the petitioner's terminal posting request under Rule 10 within a specified timeframe and communicate the decision in writing.
Ramdev Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to adjudicate the petitioner's statutory petitions under the BSF Act and provide GSFC proceedings within specified timeframes.
REDECON INDIA PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting as a non-performer requires prior notice and opportunity for review, and bids submitted before blacklisting cannot be disqualified on that basis.
Jeevashram v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pending appeals under the Delhi Land Reforms Act survive urbanization notifications and must be decided on merits, restoring jurisdiction to the Revenue Courts.
Laxmi Devi & Ors. v. Rashid & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the insurance company is liable to pay compensation awarded under the Employees’ Compensation Act when the vehicle was insured at the time of the accident, setting aside the order directing the employer to pay first.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. v. Joint Venture of M/s Sai Rama Engineering Enterprises & M/s Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court held that procedural defects in filing an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act do not render it non est, allowed condonation of delay within the 30-day grace period, and remanded the matter for consideration on merits.
Noor Alam v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation against his retirement order within eight weeks and communicate the decision in writing.
Mahendra Kumar Verma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government employee is entitled to full reimbursement of bona fide medical expenses incurred at government-recognized hospitals, even if charges exceed approved rates, and the government must recover any excess from the hospital, not the employee.
SanDisk LLC & Anr. v. Laxmi Mobiles & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against defendants for unauthorized sale of counterfeit products infringing SanDisk's registered trademarks and copyrights.
M/S GKA IMPEX PVT LTD v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Banking Ombudsman's order, holding that the bank was not liable for a mistaken RTGS transaction caused by the remitter's error and that writ jurisdiction is not appropriate for disputed factual issues where alternate remedies exist.
V-Guard Industries Ltd v. Rakesh Malhotra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suits involving substantially the same trademark issues pending appeal in another court must be stayed under Section 10 CPC to prevent conflicting judgments.
KLEENOIL FILTRATION INDIA PVT LTD v. UDIT KHATRI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court decreed the plaintiff's suit for trademark infringement and passing off against defendants who failed to contest, granting permanent injunctions restraining use of the marks "KLEENOIL" and "CLEANOIL" and dealing in counterfeit products.
Dhanesh Gupta and Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that writ petitions challenging SARFAESI Act possession proceedings are not maintainable where an efficacious remedy under Section 17 exists before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
Tushar Jarwal and Anr. v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that disputed factual and contractual issues regarding loan interest and tenure cannot be adjudicated under writ jurisdiction and must be resolved through civil proceedings.