Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Dhirender Chhaunkar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging maintenance orders under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, upheld the dismissal of the appeal as barred by limitation, and directed fresh income affidavits in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Harcharan Dass Gupta v. Hindustan Pre-Fab Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed between the petitioner and respondent No.2 through respondent No.1's agency and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Divij Singh Kadan v. Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the impugned income tax reassessment order for violating natural justice by prematurely closing the e-portal and ignoring the non-resident assessee's request for extension of time to file a reply, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Pradeep Kumar @ Puchi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition for leave to appeal against acquittal under Section 307 IPC, holding that the injuries were simple and the parties had compromised the compoundable offence under Section 324 IPC.
St. Stephen Hospital College of Nursing v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking extension of admission deadlines for nursing courses, holding that cut-off dates fixed by the Indian Nursing Council are policy decisions not liable to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.
Anamika v. Ram Avtar
The High Court dismissed the second appeal and upheld the rejection of condonation of delay in filing the appeal against a civil suit decree, holding that no substantial question of law arose from the impugned order.
Gorakh Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective HRA entitlement for a retired officer, holding that the relevant order was prospective and the petitioner was bound by an earlier undertaking not to pursue further legal remedies.
Babita Sharma & Anr. v. The Shankar Coop. Urban T/C Society
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a procedural order directing judgment debtors to disclose assets during execution proceedings, affirming the court's power under Order XXI Rule 26 CPC and declining interference under Article 227.
Novartis AG & Anr. v. Centurion Remedies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant restraining infringement of Novartis’ pharmaceutical patent, clarifying that a government procurement notice does not authorize patent infringement.
Vijay Kumar Jain v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges for forgery and criminal conspiracy, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.
Nizamuddin Khan v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual assault, emphasizing the need to balance liberty under Article 21 with investigation requirements and considering delay in FIR and absence of imperative grounds for custodial interrogation.
Indian Yarn Limited v. ACIT, Circle-10(1) Delhi, Civic Centre & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act must await the Assessing Officer's order under Section 148A(d) after due procedure, dismissing the writ petition without deciding merits.
Novartis AG & Anr. v. Centurion Remedies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining the defendant from infringing Novartis' patent on a pharmaceutical composition, clarifying that a government public notice does not authorize patent infringement.
Harish Bhardwaj v. Mehsar Jahan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of condonation of delay in filing the written statement, holding that inordinate and unexplained delay cannot be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
NOVARTIS AG & ANR. v. MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a government public notice to identify local drug manufacturers does not authorize patent infringement under Section 100 of the Patents Act, and directed the defendant to obtain a manufacturing license before commercial manufacture of the patented drug Ribociclib.
Rajeev Ranjan Sinha v. Sushil Kumar Saxena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the discharge order in a cheque dishonour case, holding that defences like lost cheque or resignation are to be proved at trial and the petitioner cannot be discharged at this stage.
Promila Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Section 304B IPC, holding that the allegations did not prima facie fulfill the ingredients of dowry death and considering the accused's health and custodial period.
Bibhu Dutt Mishra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner validly retired on expiry of his voluntary retirement notice after completing 20 years' qualifying service, quashed the charge memo for unauthorized absence, and directed release of retiral benefits with interest.
Anwar alias Kutub v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that procedural violations must be examined at trial and bail is not warranted at this stage given prima facie evidence.
Om Prakash Kasat v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act as payments were made and no arbitration proceedings had been initiated.