Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd. v. Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court vacated an interim injunction restraining a Bhojpuri artist from working with third parties, holding that contracts of personal service are determinable and not specifically enforceable, and restrictive covenants beyond contract term are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act.
Delhi Development Authority v. Ramesh Lakhwani & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the direction to convert a leasehold property to freehold, rejecting the DDA's refusal based on untraceable alleged forged documents and prolonged government inaction.
M/S CHINTELS INDIA LIMITED v. M/S BHAYANA BUILDERS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and cannot decide arbitrability or res judicata, and appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent.
Rajeev Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner's interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds to enable post-operative care of his mother.
Tansukh & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 448 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a private trespass dispute, emphasizing the encouragement of settlements to resolve private criminal disputes.
Satish Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a vehicle sale dispute case under Sections 406 and 506 IPC, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion and imposing conditions to prevent misuse of liberty.
Sunder Bhati v. Anil Choudhary
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order permitting amendment of pleadings and directed the petitioner to raise objections in the amendment proceedings.
Bright Simons v. Sproxil, Inc & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on a domain name dispute, holding that the award did not suffer from patent illegality or violation of public policy and reaffirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Parvinder Singh Gaba @ Prince v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dev & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a trivial dispute, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the criminal process.
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks
The Delhi High Court directed the CGPDTM to enhance hearing capacity and regularly report on pendency to ensure timely disposal of trademark opposition matters.
Gurvinder Pal Singh v. Ravinder Kaur
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s limited cross-examination of the respondent under Section 311 Cr.P.C. on fresh income affidavit material to ensure a just decision in a maintenance proceeding.
Sunil v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to denial of effective legal aid and failure to prove essential ingredients of dacoity, emphasizing the constitutional right to fair trial and legal representation.
Union of India and Anr. v. M/S Indian Agro Marketing Co-operative Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award holding that invocation of a bank guarantee without proof of loss and without prior notice was illegal, affirming limited scope for interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Manak Shoe Company Pvt. Ltd. v. HCL Comnet Systems and Services Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a judgment debtor cannot unilaterally adjust a security deposit against an Arbitral Award without adjudication or admission, dismissing applications seeking to record such adjustment as certified under Order XXI Rule 2 CPC.
KLEENOIL FILTRATION INDIA PVT LTD v. UDIT KHATRI & ORS.
The court held that a suit cannot be decreed straightaway under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC solely due to non-filing of written statement without the court first being satisfied that no disputed factual issues require proof.
Ravi @ Anil Chaudhary v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner charged with murder and conspiracy, holding that prima facie evidence did not implicate him directly and that bail is the rule, not the exception.
Jumah Khan v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case after prolonged custody exceeding half the minimum sentence, applying constitutional principles overriding statutory bail restrictions.
Suresh Puri v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the bank's disciplinary penalties and appropriation of the petitioner's terminal benefits without due process were unlawful, directing release of withheld salary and reversal of unauthorized deductions.
Saad Ahmed Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that the period between conviction and sentencing must be reasonable, directed expeditious compliance with procedural timelines for victim compensation, and emphasized balancing accused's rights with victims' interests.