Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Dr. Suraj Munjal v. Dr. Chandan Munjal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary partition decree declaring equal shares in jointly purchased property, rejecting claims based on alleged disproportionate contribution and oral family settlement as barred by limitation and inadmissible under evidence law.
Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha & Anr. v. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining Natco Pharma from commercially launching generic Alectinib before patent expiry, recognizing research exemption under Section 107A of the Patents Act.
M/S HFCL LIMITED v. M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunction against tenders for AMC services, holding that without a separate AMC agreement, the petitioner has no enforceable right to perform AMC and judicial intervention in ongoing tenders is limited.
Vishal Pipes Limited v. Bhavya Pipe Industry
The Delhi High Court clarified that IPR suits valued below Rs. 3 lakhs do not automatically fall within Commercial Courts' jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, but such suits should preferably be adjudicated by Commercial Courts to ensure uniform and expeditious resolution, with courts empowered to scrutinize suit valuation to prevent forum shopping.
Krishan Pawdia v. The State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mobile phone data of the raiding party in a narcotics case, holding that disclosure could compromise police safety and no prima facie case was made.
Pawanjit Singh Bawa v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging forgery and cheating in a property dispute, holding that the allegations disclosed a pure civil dispute without prima facie criminal offence.
Roadgods Autogear Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. M/s GHVH Pte Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified an interim restraint order under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to permit limited business operations pending arbitration, while referring parties to mediation.
Mukul Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension of posting in Delhi to a BSF officer on compassionate grounds due to his wife's medical treatment, relaxing mandatory transfer rules on promotion.
Vaibhav Sampat More v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court held that smuggling of gold does not constitute a terrorist act under the UAP Act and granted bail to the appellants due to insufficient evidence linking the offence to economic or monetary destabilization.
Aditi Bakht v. Abhishek Ahuja
The Delhi High Court set aside Family Court visitation orders due to reasonable apprehension of bias against the judge and directed fresh adjudication by the Principal Judge, emphasizing judicial impartiality and the child's best interests.
A.K. Bhardwaj & Jaideep Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Court of Inquiry and Attachment Order against army officers, holding that procedural safeguards under Army Rules were complied with and no interference was warranted.
Arindam Saha v. Dipanwita Thakur
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a restitution petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that the appellant failed to prove a valid marriage due to the respondent's subsisting prior marriage.
M/S K.B.G. Engineers v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from construction contracts, holding that the arbitration agreement was valid, the court had jurisdiction, and the disputes were arbitrable despite procedural objections.
Christion Asiemensofo v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under the NDPS Act and Foreigners Act but reduced the sentence imposed in default of payment of fine considering his long incarceration and inability to pay.
Somwati v. EDMC
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious hearing of the petitioner's stay application against demolition and granted interim protection pending decision, emphasizing that procedural lapses should not delay urgent relief.
Meena Kumari v. EDMC
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner's urgent stay application against demolition and granted interim protection until the stay is decided.
Sarita Bakshi v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced maintenance payable to the petitioner wife under Section 127 Cr.P.C. from the date of increase in husband's income, recognizing moral and legal obligations towards aged parents and siblings as dependents.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Committee of Administration was competent to initiate disciplinary inquiry against the Executive Director-cum-Secretary without prior government approval, upheld procedural compliance under CCS (CCA) Rules, and dismissed the appellant's challenge to suspension and inquiry proceedings.
Intas Pharmaceuticals Private Limited v. Intra Life Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement between the plaintiff and Defendant No.1, granted permanent injunctions against Defendants No. 2 and 3 for trademark infringement, and ordered refund of court fees following early settlement.
Rambir Singh v. Sh Amit Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the striking off of a tenant's written statement that raised issues beyond the restricted grounds on which leave to defend an eviction petition was granted under the Delhi Rent Control Act.