Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
STEIGERWALD ARZNEIMITTLEWERK GMBH v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for a plant-based medicament production method due to inadequate reasoning on inventive step and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Mayank Jain v. M/S Atulya Discs Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that the defendant's mark was not deceptively similar to the plaintiff's generic trademark and that the intermediary platform was not liable for infringement.
Gaurav Garg v. Aly Morani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s suit for authorship and special rights under Section 57 of the Copyright Act, holding that the employer owns copyright in works created by an employee absent contrary agreement.
IMPRESARIO ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. M/S THE SHAKE SOCIAL
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions to the Plaintiff against the Defendant for trademark infringement and passing off, declaring the Plaintiff's marks as well-known under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Mohd Fahad v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on humanitarian grounds with a strict surrender deadline and refused further extensions to prevent misuse.
Mankind Pharma Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed Mankind Pharma's appeal, holding that its prior use and reputation in the 'KIND' family of marks entitles it to registration of 'PETKIND' despite a prior identical application, as no likelihood of confusion arises under the Trade Marks Act.
Phonographic Performance Limited v. Pass Code Hospitality Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed continuation of interim license fee payments by the defendant to the plaintiff pending final adjudication, holding that the plaintiff’s competence to issue licenses without registration under Section 33 of the Copyright Act remains sub judice before the Supreme Court.
Living Media India Limited v. Zee Media Corporation Limited
The Court held that while the Plaintiff has no exclusivity over the word 'DUNIYADARI' alone, the Defendant is restrained from using a deceptively similar composite mark and trade dress for the same news programme to prevent infringement and passing off.
Badruddin v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to proclaimed offenders in a criminal case due to a bona fide settlement and cooperation with investigation, emphasizing that proclamation is not an absolute bar to bail.
Sabir Ali @ Sikku v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under the NDPS Act due to lack of substantive incriminating evidence, holding that mere electronic records and telephonic connectivity do not justify continued incarceration.
Imran Khan v. The State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted where no direct incriminating evidence linked the accused to the contraband, and mere association with the main accused was insufficient to deny liberty.
Yash v. State Govt of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a familial property dispute case involving minor injuries, emphasizing protection of liberty where police do not intend arrest.
Sh. Sanket Behari Mittal v. Sh. Subhash Chand Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the landlord's revision petition upholding the dismissal of eviction petition for failure to prove bona fide requirement and non-availability of suitable alternative accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Hind Samrajya Party v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Symbols Order, 1968 and the Election Commission's power under Article 324 to regulate election symbols and political party recognition, dismissing the petition challenging discrimination against newly registered parties.
Jagmeet Chopra v. Basant Sawhney
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's modification of interim visitation rights, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child over parental convenience amid ongoing disputes.
Sh. Trilok Agarwal & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (North)
The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference to the Court of Additional District Judge for determination of compensation payable to petitioners for acquired land under Sections 30 and 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Ravi Mohan Studios Private Limited v. Indospirit Beverages Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by advancing the hearing of the interlocutory application causing prejudice to the appellant and directed expeditious disposal without deciding the substantive dispute.
Suraj Kumar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.
Satya Prakash v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the denial of sanction for prosecution of public servants under Section 197 Cr.P.C., holding that the accused officers were not criminally liable for the petitioner's injury caused by his failure to follow safety protocols while operating the printing machine.
Aryan Singh; Ankit Garg; Mrinali Gupta; Sagar v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving police and private parties on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as the disputes did not involve public interest.