Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Ashok Kumar v. Vishal Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide necessity grounds, holding that leave to defend is granted only if triable issues are disclosed and bona fide necessity must be assessed at the time of filing.
Parle Products Pvt. Ltd. v. B & B Bake Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Parle Products, setting aside the injunction against their use of the mark "AMERICANA" on butter cookies, holding that the respondent failed to establish passing off given the distinct products, packaging, and lack of likelihood of confusion.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Surmishta Beri
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer who fails to prove invalidity of a vehicle's National Permit at the time of accident remains liable to indemnify third-party claims and reduced the interest on compensation from 12% to 9% per annum.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Surmishta Beri
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer must prove invalidity of a National Permit to deny liability and reduced the interest on compensation from 12% to 9% per annum, upholding the insurer's liability to indemnify third-party claims.
Salman v. State & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.
SHAHRLICH v. STATE & ORS.
The High Court dismissed the criminal writ petition as withdrawn on the request of the petitioner.
Dr. Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging disqualification for being overweight, holding that medical fitness standards set by authorities are binding and not subject to judicial interference without specific evidence of arbitrariness.
Alok Shukla; Rajinder Tyagi; Jardine Infrastructure Developers (P) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioners' applications for execution of Deed of Apartment under the Government Circular dated 16.09.2016 within five months, disposing of the writ petitions accordingly.
Ashwinikumar Upadhyay v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking judicial direction to prescribe minimum educational qualifications and maximum age limits for electoral candidates, holding that such legislative changes lie exclusively within the legislature's domain.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SURMISHTA BERI
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability or claim recovery against the vehicle owner without proving invalidity of the National Permit, and reduced the interest on compensation from 12% to 9% per annum.
Sharmila Banerjee Livingston v. Mohammad Abbas
The Court permitted exhibition of judicial records and filing of fresh affidavit restricted to existing pleadings in an eviction petition while declining amendment of pleadings to incorporate an agreement to sell.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. RAJ SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld 90% functional disability for a TSR driver with severe leg injuries, reduced interest rate to 9%, and enhanced compensation considering future prospects and realistic income assessment.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. RAJ SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld 90% functional disability for a TSR driver with severe limb injury, reduced interest rate on compensation to 9%, and enhanced compensation considering future prospects and realistic income assessment.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Surmishta Beri
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability by alleging invalidity of a National Permit without proof, and reduced the interest on compensation from 12% to 9% per annum.
Priya Duggal Lall v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted probate under the Indian Succession Act for a Will executed abroad, allowing the petitioner to administer the deceased’s movable property in India.
M/S CITICORP FINANCE (INDIA) LIMITED & ANR. v. MATHAN JOSEPH
The Delhi High Court directed appointment of a Court Commissioner to verify and determine arbitrator fees payable by a financial institution, rejecting the defense based on a third-party agreement and emphasizing timely payment and cooperation.
NBCC (INDIA) LTD v. M/S TH. JADUMANI SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order directing a public sector undertaking to produce documents necessary for resolving a contractual dispute under Order 11 CPC, emphasizing facilitation of expeditious trial.
PHARMACYCLICS LLC v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court clarified that in post-grant patent opposition proceedings, further evidence can only be filed before the hearing is fixed, and reliance on publications is permitted with five days' notice before the hearing, ensuring adherence to procedural timelines to prevent undue delays.
The Secretary/Chief Commissioner Transport Department v. M/S Gaurav Enterprises
The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond 120 days in filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, and administrative delay does not constitute sufficient cause for extension.
Rajni v. Vijay
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decree of divorce granted on the ground of desertion, dismissing the petitioner’s appeal challenging the finding of no cruelty.