Delhi High Court
96,004 judgments
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc v. HTTPS://WWW.UWATCHFREE.ST & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions against rogue websites illegally streaming Warner Bros.' copyrighted films, directing ISPs and government departments to block access and permitting dynamic impleadment of mirror sites to prevent copyright infringement.
Rae Bareilly Allahabad Highway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging termination of a highway concession agreement, holding that belated Section 9 relief is not granted when an independent third party has replaced the appellant and public interest is at stake.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS GUILD (INDIA) v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION & ANR.
The Delhi High Court modified its earlier order on Breath Analyser Tests for aviation personnel by removing testing caps but retained mandatory COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for medical staff administering the tests, balancing pandemic safety with operational needs.
Sterlite Technologies Limited v. Anupam Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes involving breach of confidentiality and trade secrets in employment and patent contexts qualify as commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and directed renumbering of the suit accordingly.
M S Rainbow Fashions v. The Deputy Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court set aside a final customs assessment order for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, directing a fresh assessment with proper notice and hearing.
Mukesh Bhanwarlal Bhandari v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in forgery and criminal conspiracy case involving company disputes, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and balancing rights against investigation needs.
Touchstone Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings initiated within the extended limitation period under the Income Tax Act, dismissing the writ petition challenging the notice and holding that disputed factual issues cannot be adjudicated in writ jurisdiction.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Notification prohibiting contract labour in security services at Indian Oil Corporation for non-compliance with statutory consultation requirements, leaving employer-employee relationship issues to industrial adjudication.
Shri Bal Kishan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the earlier Section 313 Cr.P.C. statement of the accused for being confusing and bundled, directing a fresh clear and separate examination to uphold the accused's right to a fair trial.
Madan Lal Saini and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that premature reversion of deputationists without mandatory three months' advance notice under DoPT OM 2010 is illegal and directed continuation of deputation until such notice is given.
Joginder Singh Phore and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of alternative land after a 22-year delay, holding that the scheme grants only a right to be considered and closed cases cannot be reopened without court orders.
Satya Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order denying retrospective promotion to an employee until the departmental punishment of censure was finalized, emphasizing that promotion can only follow after the effect of penalty ends and vigilance clearance is obtained.
Paras Khuttan v. Gail India Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a probationer employee is not bound by the three months' notice or pay in lieu requirement upon resignation and is entitled to refund of salary paid under protest.
Mohd Muslim @ Hussain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to an accused involved in commercial quantity drug trafficking under the NDPS Act, affirming the statutory bar under Section 37 and emphasizing the need for reasonable grounds to grant bail.
Narinder Khanna v. Govt of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging harassment of private liquor vendors as an abuse of process, emphasizing that PILs must not be used for vague or politically motivated claims without specific evidence.
Rahul Kumar Meena v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT's refusal to transfer the case but granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the Tribunal Chairman afresh on the ground of bench incompleteness causing delay.
Shreya Bhardwaj v. Sanskriti School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that wards of Delhi Judicial Service officers are not eligible for government quota admission in Sanskriti School as per Supreme Court directions and relevant rules.
Dahua Technology India Private Limited v. LNM Technologies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Service Agreement where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.
Jagdish Kumar Bajaj v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to failure of the complainant to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. AJAY KUMAR
The Delhi High Court, by consent, modified interim relief granted by the Tribunal directing the petitioner to forward applicants' names to the contractor and urged expeditious disposal of the pending Original Application while reserving all rights.