Delhi High Court
60,544 judgments
United Drilling Tools Ltd. v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying pre-reference interest where the contract expressly waived such claims, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S UNITED DRILLING TOOLS LIMITED
Delhi High Court dismisses ONGC's petition challenging arbitral award refunding liquidated damages to UDT, affirming limited scope of court interference under Section 34 of Arbitration Act.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd v. Intas Pharmaceutical Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a pharmaceutical trademark dispute, holding that non-use of a registered mark and lack of deceptive similarity preclude interim relief.
Sunil Kumar and Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 308/323/34 IPC based on amicable settlement and minor injury, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Manish Lenka v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed government school authorities to provide free uniform, waive computer fees, and consider transportation cost reimbursement to a visually impaired student under the RPWD Act, 2016, affirming statutory obligations for inclusive education.
Novartis AG & Anr. v. Zydus Healthcare Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Novartis' quia timet patent infringement suit disclosed a valid cause of action and refused to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, allowing the suit to proceed to trial.
Prashant v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging age-related discrepancies in a sportsperson's documents, emphasizing the necessity of an Age Verification Test under the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011.
Kapil Chopra v. Malini Israni & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal for interim possession of a disputed luxury car, holding that a strong prima facie case and risk of irreparable injury justified relief despite respondent's claim of gift.
Raghav Gupta v. Chandra Prakash Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s procedural order directing the plaintiff to clarify instructions regarding continuation of a partition suit post-relinquishment deed, affirming the Trial Court’s power to examine parties under CPC without infringing client-counsel confidentiality.
Havaldar Narender Kumar v. CPIO RTI CELL ADG MT IHQ OF MOD & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the RTI petition after finding that the requested test records were destroyed following a Court of Inquiry and the respondents complied with CIC directions by providing available information and affidavits confirming non-availability.
Banwari Lal Meena v. Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment on the ground of unexplained delay and laches, emphasizing the finality of recruitment processes and limited validity of selection panels.
Bajrang v. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a hyper-technical rejection of a scholarship application due to submission of an Income Tax Return instead of an Income Certificate is impermissible when both documents establish eligibility, directing the Ministry to grant the scholarship to the meritorious petitioner.
Satnam Singh Pabla v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to determine and release the pension and gratuity dues payable to a retired employee removed from service after disciplinary proceedings, mandating a reasoned order within six weeks.
Sonya Kapur v. Controller General of Patent, Designs and Trademark
The Delhi High Court set aside the grant of a patent for failure to consider a pre-grant opposition and remanded the matter for reconsideration, emphasizing that procedural technicalities should not defeat substantive statutory rights.
Vikram Verma v. State and Others
The Delhi High Court held that failure to establish exclusive possession in civil proceedings negates the essential ingredient of criminal trespass, dismissing the petition challenging discharge of accused in a trespass case.
Sanjay Shandilya & Akash Raj Gupta v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Kawaljeet Singh Duggal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's jurisdiction to summon company directors under Section 138 N.I. Act based on a complaint filed by a Special Power of Attorney holder authorized against the company, dismissing the petition challenging the summoning order.
Shahid Hussain v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a Railway Property Act case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion under Section 438 CrPC with conditions ensuring cooperation and safeguarding investigation.
Dhruv Krishan Maggu v. Principal Director General, DGGI (HQRS.), RK Puram, New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that seized documents and electronic devices related to GST fraud investigations can be lawfully retained beyond six months under the CGST Act, 2017, dismissing the petition seeking their immediate return.
Union of India v. RCCIVL -LITL (JV)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order directing partial release of Performance Bank Guarantees to the contractor, holding that the appellant cannot withhold security after acknowledging contract completion and that interim relief must balance equities without pre-judging merits.
CAPSTECH NETWORK PVT LTD & ORS. v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a commercial dispute under Sections 420, 406, 120-B, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.