Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
APEX BUILDSYS LTD. v. VADERA INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS
The Delhi High Court held that it can extend an arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act even after expiry, rejecting objections based on abandonment, delay, jurisdiction, and liquidation bar.
INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC v. PARLE PRODUCT PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that without a prima facie tenable plea challenging the validity of a defendant's registered trademark, a plaintiff cannot invoke Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act to stay infringement proceedings or seek rectification.
M/S AALOKIK ENTERPRISES PVT LTD v. M/S GYAN INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes, holding that only the respondent company, not its directors, is a proper party to the arbitration petition.
Mst. Lakshya v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS category student allotted a seat through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots, affirming the student’s right to free education under the RTE Act.
Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.
Shivaji Chauhan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to finalize the long-pending Recruitment Rules for the post of ACP (Programmer) within six months, addressing the petitioner’s grievance of delayed promotion and benefits.
Dayanand Pal v. Mr. Dharmender Kumar Bhati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14(1)(a) and 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the stage of recusal.
Dr Prasuna Chiluka v. National Board of Examinations & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS’s cancellation of a doctor’s DrNB candidature for excess leave, holding that cancellation must be based on grounds stated in the order and that FAQs cannot impose binding liabilities beyond the Leave Rules.
M/S GARG ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to refer disputes under a railway contract to arbitration, emphasizing a pragmatic approach over procedural technicalities and rejecting the respondent’s plea of accord and satisfaction as a merits issue.
Nilkanth Das v. CBSE
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking correction of CBSE internal assessment marks, holding that CBSE Circulars prohibit any post-upload revision of marks, thereby upholding the finality of declared examination results.
X v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted without serving notice and hearing the victim under the SC & ST Act, emphasizing mandatory compliance with victim's rights in bail proceedings.
Atma Ram Properties Pvt. Ltd v. The Post Office
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court must appoint an arbitrator upon a valid arbitration agreement without examining the merits of the dispute.
Sangeeta v. Neetu
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for injunction arising out of a marital relationship falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Court and ordered transfer of the suit accordingly.
Dal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that Inspectors who attained grade pay ₹ 4800/- via ACP are entitled to non-functional upgradation to ₹ 5400/- after four years, overruling restrictive executive circulars.
Shri Salek Chand Jain v. SH Vijay Kumar Dev & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against municipal authorities for alleged non-compliance with directions on controlling stray animals, holding that substantial compliance negates wilful disobedience.
Gaurav Miglani et al. v. Imagine Marketing Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction against Exotic Mile's use of marks deceptively similar to Imagine Marketing's 'boAt' trademarks but set aside the injunction against an unprayed-for tagline, allowing use of a new mark 'GOBOULT' pending separate challenge.
Ajay Kumar Sharma v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement orders under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules against two municipal officers, affirming limited judicial interference in administrative decisions based on doubtful integrity and public interest.
Sopariwala Exports & Ors. v. Akhil Kumar Kachhara Trading as Ali Impex & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages for trademark infringement, permitted destruction of seized infringing goods, and ordered release of bank guarantee upon compliance.
The Indian School v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the respondents to adjudicate a show cause notice but restrained enforcement of any adverse order against the petitioner pending further orders, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Amour Banquets Private Limited v. Oyo Hotels and Homes Private Limited and Another
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to refer disputes arising from a Management Services Agreement to arbitration, leaving limitation and other issues to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.