Delhi High Court

34,294 judgments

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GOEL CONSTRUCTION CO. v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

14 Dec 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:4166

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve contract disputes where the respondent failed to suggest arbitrator names after arbitration was invoked.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator contract dispute

M/S SHAURYA IMPEX v. M/S SOUTH INDIA TRADING COMPANY

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4155

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant one opportunity to examine a bank official under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the accused's right to a fair trial and judicious exercise of discretion.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC summoning witness fair trial discretionary power

Rajesh Kumar Modanwal v. M/S A.R. Spares Pvt. Ltd.

13 Dec 2021 · Manmohan J; Navin Chawla J · 2021:DHC:4162-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark 'AR GOLD', holding that similarity in marks and goods creates likelihood of confusion justifying protection of the prior user's trademark rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off likelihood of confusion prior user

JAGDAMBA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

13 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4161-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation regarding allotment and HRA issues related to a Type-II Railway quarter and pass a speaking order within six weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed Type-II Railway quarter house rent allowance Central Administrative Tribunal waitlist

Realistic Realtors Pvt. Ltd. v. Karanpreet Singh Walia & Anr.

13 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4138

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of consultancy fees under an agreement relating to leasing commercial immovable property qualifies as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 commercial dispute immovable property consultancy agreement

Novartis AG & Anr. v. Natco Pharma Limited

13 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:4143

The Delhi High Court granted interlocutory injunction to Novartis against Natco Pharma, holding that the suit patent on Eltrombopag Olamine is prima facie valid and infringed, rejecting the defendant's challenge based on prior art and patentability grounds.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent infringement interlocutory injunction pharmaceutical patent Eltrombopag Olamine

Moveen v. State

13 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4135

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to an accused in an online fraud case after considering the documentary nature of evidence, completion of investigation, and low risk of tampering or absconding.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail online fraud Section 420 IPC forgery

Waris v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4133

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in an online fraud case after investigation completion, emphasizing the balance between liberty and the gravity of organized cybercrime.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail online fraud forgery Section 420 IPC

Waris v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4132

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in an organized online fraud case after investigation completion, emphasizing the balance between liberty and prevention of justice subversion.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail online fraud Section 420 IPC documentary evidence

Omender v. State

13 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4136

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a dowry death and murder case, holding that a prima facie case exists and bail is not warranted at this stage.

criminal petition_dismissed bail dowry death Section 302 IPC Section 304B IPC

Waris v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4134

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in an online fraud case after investigation completion, emphasizing documentary evidence and imposing conditions to prevent tampering and absconding.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail online fraud Section 420 IPC forgery

FDC Limited v. TAS MED (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR.

13 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4137

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar pharmaceutical trademark "CINZITAS," protecting the plaintiff's registered mark "CINZAN" against infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement pharmaceutical trademarks deceptive similarity interim injunction

SMS WATER GRACE BMW PVT. LTD. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH SERVICES

13 Dec 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4142

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting a contract to require the petitioner to collect and treat all bio-medical waste free of charge without quantity limitation, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for compensation for excess waste treated.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Contract interpretation Bio-medical waste Clause 10

Vinod Sharma v. Estate Officer, Delhi Development Authority

13 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:4151

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of unauthorized occupants under the Public Premises Act, holding that payment of damages does not confer rights and limitation does not bar proceedings.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 unauthorized occupation payment of damages limitation

M/S Shivalaya Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Dec 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4141

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, upholding limited claims and affirming principles limiting judicial interference in arbitration awards and evidentiary requirements for contractual claims.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Extension of time Bonus for early completion

Nisha Ara v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

13 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:4159-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged illegal construction, holding that such factual disputes cannot be adjudicated in writ jurisdiction and directing authorities to consider grievances with due process.

administrative petition_dismissed writ jurisdiction unauthorized construction mandamus sanction plans

Namita Verma & Ors. v. Momman Khan & Ors.

13 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4144

The Delhi High Court held that under Order XIII Rule 1 CPC and the Delhi High Court Rules, production of original documents for inspection suffices and filing originals is not mandatory, dismissing the petition challenging the Trial Court's order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XIII Rule 1 CPC production of original documents filing of copies Delhi High Court Original Side Rules 2018

Rahul Sanwariya and Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

13 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:4158-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the complete ban on firecrackers during Diwali 2021 as infructuous after the festival passed, allowing petitioners liberty to seek remedies if fresh cause arises.

administrative petition_dismissed firecrackers ban pollution control infructuous petition public interest litigation

Anjana Gosain v. Government of NCT and Anr.

13 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4145

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to clear the petitioner's outstanding legal fees promptly and endorsed the development of an Online Single Window System to ensure timely payments.

administrative other outstanding fee bills panel counsel payment Government of NCT of Delhi Single Window System

Sarvesh Security Services Pvt Ltd v. Guru Govind Singh Govt Hospital

13 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4140

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a security services contract, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6)(c) appointment of arbitrator security services contract