Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
The European Union v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions to set aside deemed abandonment of patent applications caused by patent agent's negligence, holding that courts may condone delay in filing replies to First Examination Reports in exceptional cases to protect applicants' rights.
The European Union v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that while statutory timelines for replying to First Examination Reports under the Patents Act are mandatory, it may in exceptional cases restore patent applications deemed abandoned due to patent agent negligence and absence of applicant's intention to abandon.
Ashutosh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of allotment by DDA for non-payment of balance premium beyond the stipulated deadline, affirming strict adherence to auction terms and timelines.
Amit Sharma v. Shelkka Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging maintenance awarded under Section 125 Cr.P.C, holding that the income assessment and maintenance quantum were reasonable and within the court's discretion, with no error warranting interference.
Nitendra Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging termination of sports complex membership for non-payment of subscription fees, holding no legal right existed to compel restoration without payment.
SMS Water Grace BMW Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the appellant's obligation to treat bio-medical waste free of cost was not limited to 1000 kgs/day, dismissing the appeal for lack of patent illegality or conflict with public policy.
Ramji Das Dhal Construction Pvt. Ltd - SKS JV v. Chief Engineer (AF) WAC, Palam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a Joint Venture's tender bid for failing to meet mandatory qualifying criteria individually, emphasizing limited judicial review over expert tender evaluations.
National Seeds Corporation Ltd v. National Agro Seeds Corporation (India)
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that acknowledgment of debt extended limitation and that trade discounts were payable irrespective of subsidy receipt, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Epsilon Eduventures Private Limited v. Nikhil Goel
The Delhi High Court confirmed the appointment of Mr. B.B. Sawhney as Sole Arbitrator after requisite disclosures and allowed correction of counsel's name in the arbitration proceedings.
Kh. Rabi Singh v. Sashastra Seema Bal
The Delhi High Court directed payment of Patient Care Allowance as per the 2004 Circular, quashing the 2020 Circular's denial of PCA to personnel receiving other Risk Allowances.
Satish Mohan Aggarwal v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against the petitioner, holding that the dispute was civil in nature with no prima facie offence under Sections 420, 467, or 34 IPC, and that criminal prosecution would amount to abuse of process.
Himanshu Shekhar v. Prabhat Shekhar
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator is not ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 where the familial relationship with the parties is distant and not a 'close family relationship' as defined in the Seventh Schedule, dismissing the petition to terminate the arbitrator's mandate.
Rajesh Kapoor v. Office of the Ld. Principal District and Sessions Judge
The Delhi High Court upheld a circular restricting foreign travel leave to vacation periods and exigencies, dismissing a petition challenging the denial of leave as constitutionally valid and consistent with service rules.
Adhunik Security Services v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal under Order XXI Rule 58(4) CPC is not maintainable against an interim order in execution proceedings that does not conclusively adjudicate the rights of parties, and interest under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration Act applies only where the arbitral award is silent on interest.
Preeti Pratap Singh v. Kiran Raj Bisaria
The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a consent decree in a partition and possession dispute, emphasizing compliance with its terms and rejecting attempts to revive waived mesne profits absent breach of possession obligations.
Bithi Rohatgi v. Varun Kakkar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Family Court's jurisdiction and order for physical production of the child in a custody dispute under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Satish Chandra v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.
The High Court upheld that an unconditional status quo order includes maintaining the existing user of property, and converting a room into a shop violated the order, dismissing the petition under Article 227.
Prem Brothers Infrastructure LLP v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Anr.
Delhi High Court held that estimation disputes under Section 14A do not amount to misreporting under Section 270A, quashing penalty and directing grant of immunity under Section 270AA.
Ebera Nwanaforo v. Narcotics Control Bureau; Frank Vitus v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to foreign nationals accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged incarceration exceeding eight years, balancing the statutory bail bar with the fundamental right to speedy trial.
Raj Kumar @ Bhola v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking parole for a life convict who had previously absconded during furlough, holding that denial under Rule 1211 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 was justified.