Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an independent tribunal to oversee FCRA enforcement, holding that apprehensions of misuse do not justify judicial creation of such a body and that it is a legislative policy matter.
GMR Pochanpalli Expressways Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that Section 9 of the Arbitration Act permits only interim relief and dismissed the petition seeking permanent release of deducted annuity amount post-arbitral award as not maintainable.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Institute of Geo Informatics Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's rejection of appellant's counter-claims but set aside the costs awarded against the appellant, clarifying the limited scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba v. Asstt. Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court set aside the unreasoned rejection of a patent application and remanded it for a fresh, reasoned decision after hearing both parties.
Shri Satish Chand and Anr. v. Girdhar Gopal Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on landlord's bona fide need under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding alternative accommodation is only an incidental factor and not decisive.
EMTA Coal Limited & Ors. v. The Deputy Director Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the PMLA cannot survive after closure of the predicate offence proceedings, quashing the attachment orders and ECIRs against the petitioners.
Anubhav Jain v. Satish Kumar Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a defendant in a trademark infringement suit retains an independent right under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 to seek cancellation and rectification of the trademark register, notwithstanding Section 124 and pending suit proceedings.
RENEW VAYU ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a technical bid for failing financial eligibility, holding that judicial interference in tender decisions is limited and post-deadline bid revisions are impermissible.
D. Suraj Kumar D.S Rao v. PNB Housing Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that objections to an arbitral award filed beyond the strict limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned or entertained.
Novartis AG & Anr. v. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Novartis's patent on Ceritinib, distinguishing genus patent coverage from disclosure, and granted interlocutory relief against Natco's infringement.
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.