Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India

10 Jan 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:161-DB

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.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 FCRA enforcement political interference independent tribunal

GMR Pochanpalli Expressways Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

10 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:493

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.

commercial petition_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim relief mandatory injunction arbitral award enforcement

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Institute of Geo Informatics Pvt Ltd

10 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:175

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 arbitral award

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba v. Asstt. Controller of Patents and Designs

10 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:315

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.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Procedural patent application reasoned order natural justice inventive step

Shri Satish Chand and Anr. v. Girdhar Gopal Gupta & Anr.

10 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:162
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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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide need eviction

EMTA Coal Limited & Ors. v. The Deputy Director Directorate of Enforcement

10 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh
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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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 provisional attachment predicate offence closure report

Anubhav Jain v. Satish Kumar Jain & Anr.

09 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:233

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.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 57 Section 124 rectification of register

RENEW VAYU ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS & ANR

09 Jan 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:166-DB
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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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender evaluation technical bid rejection financial eligibility criteria judicial review

D. Suraj Kumar D.S Rao v. PNB Housing Finance Ltd

09 Jan 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:124-DB

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Condonation of delay

Novartis AG & Anr. v. Natco Pharma Limited

09 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · CS(COMM) 229/2019

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.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Patent infringement Ceritinib Markush claim Genus and species patent

Chameli Devi & Ors. v. Lucky Choudhary

09 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:240

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.

civil appeal_dismissed late evidence title documents Order VIII Rule 1A(3) CPC closure of evidence

M/s Isherdas Sahni and Bros v. Delhi Police & Anr.

09 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:142

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'.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Cinematograph Act, 1952 License Agreement Name Change Licensing Authority

Arun Khanna v. Arun Batra

09 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:239

The Delhi High Court quashed the cost imposed on the petitioner for insisting on production of original title deeds which the respondent ultimately produced.

civil appeal_allowed Order XII Rule 8 CPC original title deeds costs production of documents

Openwave Mobility Inc v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr

09 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:183-DB

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.

tax remanded Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act software license fees non-resident taxpayer permanent establishment

Amarendra Dhari Singh v. R.C. Nursery Private Limited

09 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:150

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1 CPC written statement condonation of delay procedural law

Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools v. Directorate of Education

09 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:141

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi School Education Act, 1973 private unaided schools Manager qualifications management autonomy

V Sundar Raj v. Union of India and Anr

09 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:171-DB

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.

administrative other terminal posting Border Security Force Rule 10 tenure of posting

Ramdev Sharma v. Union of India

09 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:170-DB

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.

administrative petition_allowed Border Security Force Act, 1968 post-confirmation statutory petition Section 117(2) BSF Act Section 130 BSF Act

REDECON INDIA PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

09 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:140

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant blacklisting non-performer bid eligibility Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Jeevashram v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Jan 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J.

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 urbanization notification Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 150(3)(d)