Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Arif Qureshi v. Wild Life Inspector
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner government department to file a detailed affidavit justifying the 183-day delay in filing a criminal leave petition against an acquittal, emphasizing strict compliance with limitation rules and procedural discipline.
Manju Mishra and Ors v. Department of Women and Child Development and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of tender bid submission deadline, holding that judicial interference in tender processes is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide conduct.
Rajesh Katyal v. Income Tax Department, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a Show Cause Notice under the amended Benami Transactions Act for pre-amendment transactions, affirming that penal provisions apply prospectively only.
Sh. Vinod Das v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall the child victim for cross-examination based on a recantation letter, while allowing recall of the Investigating Officer in the interest of justice.
Babu Khan v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary orders imposing compulsory retirement on a mentally ill government servant due to procedural lapses and non-consideration of his medical condition, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.
Parker H Croft Jr v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the valuation certificate post grant of Probate to include newly discovered moveable assets for payment of requisite court fee and issuance of Probate.
Vijay Raj Anand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the seniority list, holding that seniority of direct recruits is to be determined from the actual date of joining as per the Supreme Court's ruling in K. Meghachandra Singh.
State of West Bengal v. Renu Sogan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State of West Bengal's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order directing issuance of No Objection Certificate for inter cadre transfer of an IAS officer on grounds of marriage, affirming judicial precedents favoring such transfers.
Elsevier Ltd. and Ors. v. Alexandra Elbakyan and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to amend the written statement to withdraw a categorical admission of plaintiffs' copyright ownership, holding that such withdrawal is impermissible when based on documents filed in sealed cover and not inspected prior to admission.
PM Franchise Brands, LLC v. Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed partial registration of a trademark by permitting the distinctive logo to be registered after deleting the descriptive word 'PRETZELMAKER' from the mark.
Visage Beauty and Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trademarks
Delhi High Court allowed registration of the composite trademark 'GLOW-GETTER' for cosmetics, holding that descriptive components do not bar registration if the mark as a whole is distinctive, subject to disclaimers.
M/s Jindal Industries Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Mark
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing registration of the appellant's trademark featuring the outline of India, holding such use is not prohibited under the Emblems and Names Act and prior registrations and user claims must be considered.
Jindal Industries Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Mark
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing registration of the 'Jindal' trademark with the map of India, holding that prior registrations and a no-objection certificate negate objections under the Trade Marks Act and Emblems and Names Act.
Kuldeep Singh Sejwal v. Sunita Kohli
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court's refusal to grant summary judgment in a commercial eviction suit, emphasizing the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 and the necessity of trial where factual disputes exist.
Alka Jain v. ACIT Circle 51(1), Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Revenue to grant the petitioner’s pending income tax refunds for AY 2009-10 and 2010-11 along with applicable interest, rejecting denial based on TDS credit shortfall.
Rajasthan Global Securities Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 19(1)
The Delhi High Court held that income tax notices issued in the name of a dissolved transferor company post-merger are invalid and directed reissuance to the correct transferee company with opportunity to respond.
M/S IRB Goa Tollway Private Limited v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging a partial modification of an arbitral award, affirming that Financial Close fixed the Appointed Date, denying damages for delay not attributable to the claimant, and upholding limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Amarjeet Sharma v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
The Delhi High Court held that post filing of the complaint under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., accused are not entitled to default bail for alleged illegal remand beyond 15 days without a reasoned order, dismissing bail applications in a major SFIO fraud case.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Shyam Sunder
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a departmental enquiry and termination of a workman despite non-examination of the passenger, emphasizing that the workman's admission on the passenger's statement suffices as proof of misconduct.
Anit Kumar @ Anit Singh v. Pooja
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in child custody matters under the Guardian and Wards Act requires a preliminary enquiry and issue framing by the Family Court before a finding is returned.