Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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X v. Union of India and Ors.

20 Apr 2021 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:1408

The Delhi High Court emphasized the enforceability of court orders for removal of unlawful online content, clarifying intermediary liabilities under the IT Act and the 2021 Rules to ensure effective redressal against unauthorized posting of private images.

criminal other Significant Information Technology Act, 2000 Intermediary liability Offending content removal Intermediary Guidelines Rules 2021

M/S SQUIRREL DESIGN HOUSE v. NATIONAL FERTILIZERS LIMITED

20 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1418

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging termination of a commercial contract with a public sector undertaking, holding that contractual disputes with arbitration clauses are not amenable to writ jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction commercial contract arbitration clause contract termination

Savita Jain Sole Proprietor of M S Navkar Sales v. M/S Krishna Packaging

20 Apr 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:1413-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, directing the respondent to furnish security for the admitted liability to prevent rendering arbitration proceedings infructuous.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim relief admitted liability bank guarantee

Savita Jain v. MS Krishna Sales

20 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1412-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed the respondent to furnish a bank guarantee for the admitted amount under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that interim relief is warranted where liability is prima facie admitted to prevent rendering arbitration proceedings infructuous.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim relief admitted liability bank guarantee

Trosifol India Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

20 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1417

The Delhi High Court ordered the dissolution of Trosifol India Private Limited in members voluntary liquidation after finding full compliance with the Companies Act, 1956 and no prejudice to members or public interest.

corporate petition_allowed members voluntary liquidation Companies Act 1956 Section 497(6) Official Liquidator

Abhishek Kumar v. Office of District and Sessions Judge (HQ) & Anr.

20 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:1416

The Delhi High Court upheld the authority's decision to dispense with the descriptive test and reduce interview marks in judicial recruitment, holding that the change was lawful, non-arbitrary, and within the advertised and statutory framework.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant recruitment process descriptive test objective test written test

Rajesh Kumar v. Anurag Jain

20 Apr 2021 · Najmiwaziri

The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to supply deficiency notices to petitioners and deliver possession within three weeks after curing defects, disposing of the petitions accordingly.

property petition_allowed possession Delhi Development Authority deficiency letter property allotment

KBM FOODS PVT. LTD. v. SACHIN GUPTA

19 Apr 2021 · V. KAMESWAR RAO · 2021:DHC:1201

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of KBM Foods Pvt. Ltd. restraining the defendant from using the deceptively similar 'GAI CHAAP' mark with 'COW' device, affirming prior user rights and passing off principles despite defendant's trademark registration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off prior user rights trademark infringement trade dress

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1390

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases, establish dedicated funding and committees for treatment, and ensure timely and transparent healthcare support for rare disease patients.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Ashok Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1393-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears and interest to a petitioner similarly placed to earlier pension beneficiaries, preserving rights of appeal.

administrative other Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification arrears

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1385

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases with institutional mechanisms and dedicated funding to ensure treatment and research for rare disease patients.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1386

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases, establish dedicated funds and committees for treatment and research, and ensure statutory compliance for financial support to patients suffering from rare diseases.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1389

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India and AIIMS to implement and report on the National Policy for Rare Diseases, ensuring adequate treatment, funding, and research mechanisms for patients suffering from rare diseases.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Sunil Sud & Anr. v. Ajay Sud

19 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1398

The Delhi High Court referred partnership disputes involving allegations of mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties to arbitration, appointing an independent arbitrator to adjudicate all issues.

civil appeal_allowed partnership dispute arbitration fiduciary duty mismanagement

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1387

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases with dedicated institutional and funding mechanisms to ensure treatment and research support for patients.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Jai Bhagwan & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1392-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and dispose of petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents within twelve weeks.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation Modified Assured Career Progression

Uma Pati Sood v. Rakesh Katyal & Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1407-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the doctrine of lis pendens does not bind an alienee who is not a party or successor-in-interest to pending litigation, dismissing the appellant's challenge to a partition decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant doctrine of lis pendens rule of priority partition suit sale deed

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1388

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases with institutional mechanisms and dedicated funding to ensure timely treatment and research for rare disease patients.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

The Delhi Golf Club Employees Union v. Union of India and Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1404

The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Golf Club is a private body not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 for termination of employees during COVID-19, dismissing petitions on maintainability and statutory grounds.

labour appeal_dismissed Significant Article 226 Constitution of India Delhi Golf Club writ jurisdiction public function

DUFRY INDIA WHOLESALE TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED v. Official Liquidator

19 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1401

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and dissolution of DUFRY INDIA WHOLESALE TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED after finding full compliance with the Companies Act, 1956 and no prejudice to members or public interest.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Declaration of Solvency special resolution