Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Gulzari v. State
The High Court set aside charges under Sections 304B and 498A IPC against the petitioner due to non-establishment of a valid marriage, remanding the matter for reconsideration of charges.
Sucheta v. All India Institute of Medical Science
The Delhi High Court held that AIIMS cannot arbitrarily exclude Nursing Tutors from 'In-service' reservation for M.Sc. Nursing admission when the prospectus is silent on such distinction, setting aside the denial of admission.
M/S Janta Associates and Co. Ltd. v. Indian Oil Foundation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration cannot be initiated before finalization of the Final Bill containing Notified Claims as required under the contract, dismissing the petitioner’s premature arbitration petition.
M/S VARUN GEMS v. M/S PRECIOUS JEWELS & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted an injunction restraining the respondents from using the name 'RAKYAN' near the appellant's business, holding that bona fide use of a name under Section 35 of the Trade Marks Act does not permit deceptive use causing confusion with a registered trademark.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Pioneer Publicity Corporation Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld remission of licence fees paid for a dismantled unipole where the municipal corporation failed to provide a suitable alternative site, applying the principle of prevention of unjust enrichment.
HERO FINCORP LIMITED v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE DELHI
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax assessment order for failure to serve the mandatory show cause notice with the draft assessment order under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act, remanding the matter for fresh assessment.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gaekwad v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by the Maharaja of Baroda's heirs seeking allotment of land in lieu of Baroda House and Sirmoor Plot, holding no legal right accrued and upholding eviction under the Public Premises Act.
Saheb Lal v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a government employee convicted for corruption, ruling that criminal conviction justifies dismissal under service rules despite prior departmental exoneration.
State v. Rajan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable and uncorroborated sole eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Ali Humam v. Jamia Millia Islamia University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld Jamia Millia Islamia University's decision to withhold a student's promotion due to multiple backlogs despite delayed result declaration, dismissing the appeal challenging the same.
Shamrock Geoscience Ltd v. Kaba Infratech Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that TIMAB, as prior user of the 'GeoCrete' mark, has superior rights over SHAMROCK's registration and granted injunction restraining SHAMROCK from using the mark in India.
Allahabad Bank v. Chetan Gadi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal against the execution court's refusal to adjust advance rent against use and occupation charges, upholding the payment directions in the decree.
Rajni Sharma v. Des Raj Sethi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal in execution proceedings by permitting payment of the decree amount in installments and quashing attachment orders, while rejecting challenges to the arbitral award.
J P Constructions v. Tahal Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11(6) stage, only a prima facie arbitration agreement needs to be established and appointed an arbitrator despite disputes over the petitioner's status and authority.
Paramjit Bajaj v. Nivedita Das & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from an investment agreement where parties failed to agree on arbitrator appointment.
Rajesh Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the escape of minor girls from a child care institution was voluntary, emphasized the broad protective mandate of the Juvenile Justice Act, and directed systemic reforms for better functioning and oversight of child care institutions.
M/S PARAS SALES v. DELHI JAL BOARD, GOVT. OF N.C.T. OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court quashed the debarment order against a contractor for failure to provide a valid show cause notice and opportunity of personal hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice in blacklisting proceedings.
Nirma Limited v. Purnima Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed Nirma Limited’s petition to cancel the respondent’s 'NIMA' trade mark registration in Class 14 due to deceptive similarity with petitioner’s well-known marks 'NIRMA' and 'NIMA', applying Section 11(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Facebook India Online Services Private Limited v. Competition Commission of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Competition Commission's administrative order directing investigation into Facebook India's data sharing practices by clubbing it with an ongoing Suo Motu case, holding that detailed reasons or separate prima facie findings against the petitioner were not required at this preliminary stage.
Ajay Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a director accused of economic offences involving diversion of funds in incomplete housing projects, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for strict bail scrutiny.