Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Mazhar Ullah v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the judicial custody remand of a petitioner accused of cyber fraud, holding that procedural safeguards were complied with and the Magistrate applied judicial mind, dismissing the writ petition challenging the arrest and remand orders.
Reena Gambhir v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed bail and directed supervised disbursement of funds deposited by an intervener to investors in a disputed real estate project, clarifying that disbursement conditions cannot be imposed as bail conditions.
JAIN INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court extended the arbitrator's mandate by six months under Sections 29A(4) and 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways v. M/S Dilip Buildcon Limited and Mostobudivelnyi Zahin No 112 (Joint Venture)
The Delhi High Court held that the initial conciliation clause in the contract is not mandatory before arbitration unless expressly mandated by the Supreme Court, dismissing the Ministry's petition seeking reconsideration.
Om Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of an Original Application dismissed in default, holding that delay due to counsel's laxity is not sufficient ground for dismissal and courts should adopt a liberal approach in restoration matters.
Nippon Steel Corporation v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for a method of repairing a gas flue, holding that rejection under Section 3(d) without clear objections and reasoning violates natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Kalyan Singh v. Central Reserve Police Force
The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF officer injured in service is entitled to retrospective seniority for promotion upon regaining medical fitness but not to arrears of pay.
Vijay Singh v. Jyoti Yadav
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a divorce petition but held that a fresh divorce action may be filed on a new cause of action and upheld the imposition of costs by the family court.
Gaurav Mangla v. Rohit Mangla
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order striking off the defendant's defence for failure to comply with a final court direction to deposit rent pending a partition suit.
Arun Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a DG’s displeasure is not a penalty and cannot alone justify denial of promotion if the officer meets the APAR benchmark, directing reconsideration of the petitioner’s promotion ignoring the displeasure.
M/S S.A. YADAV ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. STATE
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 CrPC, holding that police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC is not warranted in a civil dispute where the complainant possesses sufficient evidence and no miscarriage of justice is shown.
Davinder Kaur & Anr. v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recognized private unaided minority schools are statutorily bound under Section 10(1) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 to pay salaries and benefits as per 6th and 7th CPC recommendations, directing payment of arrears with interest to retired employees.
K.K. Electro Appliances Pvt Ltd v. Shree Vardhman Engg. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court cancelled the respondent’s trademark registration for 'INDO AIR' in Class 11, holding it infringed the petitioner’s prior registered trademark 'INDO' due to deceptive similarity and likelihood of confusion.
Ram Singh v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of a constable for corruption due to lack of proof of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification, emphasizing that mere possession of tainted money is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Shambhu Bhardwaj and Ors v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that street vendors cannot claim stationary vendor status or fixed sites without a vending plan and prior notice is required before demolition of vending structures.
Union of India v. Ravi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of promotion based on an upgraded APAR despite expiry of the original selection panel's validity.
FMI LIMITED v. FAKHRUDDIN SAIFUDDIN BHARMAL
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs against a reseller for using a deceptively similar trademark infringing the plaintiff's registered mark.
Lalit v. Central Reserve Police Force
The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF officer injured in service is entitled to notional Senior Time Scale benefits retrospectively upon regaining medical fitness, but not to arrears of pay.
Council of Architecture v. Dobariya Mohit Ramnikal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed a Single Judge's order directing recognition of a foreign architectural degree not listed under the Architects Act, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedures and expert evaluation.
M/S Prakash Pipes Limited v. M/S Jaiswal Traders
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, restraining defendant no.2 from infringing the registered trademark "PRAKASH" and awarded damages and costs due to defendant's non-appearance and unauthorized use.