Delhi High Court
60,196 judgments
Dr. Sarbesh Bhattacharjee v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs against a retired medical officer due to inordinate and unexplained delay in investigation violating his constitutional right to a speedy trial.
Diamond Entertainment Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Religare Finvest Limited
The Delhi High Court held that subsequent disputes arising after a final arbitration award under a loan agreement are arbitrable despite ongoing SARFAESI proceedings and appointed an independent arbitrator to adjudicate the matter.
Diamond Entertainment Technologies Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Religare Finvest Limited
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising after a prior arbitration award are arbitrable despite ongoing SARFAESI proceedings and appointed an independent arbitrator to adjudicate the loan-related disputes.
Ruba Ahmed & Ors. v. Hansal Mehta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application restraining the release of the movie "FARAAZ," holding that the right to privacy does not survive death and the defendants' freedom of expression rights prevail absent concrete infringement.
Delhi Public School Dwarka v. Sarika Prasad and Others
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a private school employee lapses if Director of Education's approval is not obtained within 15 days, and retrospective approval cannot revive a lapsed suspension.
Adlec Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Apex Homes Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to lead plaintiff evidence despite delay caused by COVID-19 and corporate merger, setting aside the order closing evidence subject to payment of costs.
Sube Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 20 years challenging rejection of an alternative plot allotment application due to non-submission of documents, holding the petition barred by delay and lacking merit.
Shanti Anand v. Hemant Anand
The Delhi High Court held that a defendant may adopt a written statement filed prior to amendment of a suit as response to the amended suit and allowed cross-examination despite prior procedural closure.
MBL Infrastructures Ltd. v. Rites Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an order rejecting amendment of claims in arbitration is not an interim award and thus not challengeable under section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Entrepreneur Media, Inc. v. The Senior Examiner of Trade Marks Delhi
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the trademark registration refusal of 'ENTREPRENEUR' for fresh consideration, emphasizing distinctness of goods and consent letters under Section 11(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Tabish Khan & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi
The High Court held that a Magistrate must apply judicial mind and assign reasons when summoning accused placed in column no.12 of the charge-sheet, setting aside the orders summoning petitioners without such reasons.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Deputy Labour Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded a pay arrears and regularization dispute to the Labour Court for fresh adjudication after finding a senior officer's statement unauthorized and stayed recovery certificates pending the decision.
Vipin Kumar Tyagi v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed sympathetic consideration of the petitioner's request for a transfer closer to his residence due to personal hardship, while dismissing interim protection against the transfer order.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Abhishek Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial Court’s order relaxing bail conditions allowing accused to travel within India subject to informing the Court, dismissing the CBI’s revision petition challenging the modification.
M/S AGL LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (NFAC), DELHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's appeal within six months after finding non-compliance with a prior court order and rejecting a cryptic stay order.
M/S SPSS MEDILINE v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed the suspension of the petitioner's GeM account pending disposal of the appeal, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and due process in administrative actions.
Johney Reberio v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the bar on legal representation before the Internal Complaints Committee under Rule 7(6) of the Sexual Harassment Rules, dismissing the petition seeking representation by a person of legal background during the enquiry.
Rajesh Kumar v. CBI
Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against a junior accountant for knowingly submitting a false stock statement to defraud a bank, rejecting his plea for discharge.
Seal For Life Industries US LLC v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remitted the trademark 'ANODEFLEX' registration refusal for fresh consideration, holding that descriptiveness alone cannot bar registration if the mark has acquired distinctiveness through use.
M/S Young Men S Tennis Club v. NDMC
The Delhi High Court clarified that under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, appeals must be heard by the District Judge or a judicial officer with at least ten years standing in the district, not necessarily as an Additional District Judge, and accordingly reassigned the appeals for proper disposal.