Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
IFFCO-TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. NUPUR SINGH & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding of composite negligence by both drivers in a fatal accident and dismissed the insurer's appeal, affirming joint and several liability for compensation.
Raj Gangwani v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court held that grace marks are not applicable to re-appear exams and denied additional attempts beyond three attempts as per statutory guidelines, dismissing the petitioners' claims for grace marks and mercy chances.
Prem Singh v. State Bank of Travancore
The Delhi High Court held that payments under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act are non-refundable subsistence allowances and cannot be adjusted against lumpsum compensation payable in lieu of reinstatement, thereby enhancing the appellant's compensation.
Ammar Abdul Rahiman v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the appellant in a UAPA case, holding that mere possession of extremist material without evidence of overt acts or dissemination is insufficient to deny bail under Section 43-D(5) of UAPA.
Kamlesh Devi v. State of Delhi NCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused mother involved in the kidnapping, sexual assault, and forced marriage of a minor, emphasizing prima facie involvement and risk of witness tampering.
Amit Chakraborty v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that despite the bar under Section 306(4)(b) Cr.P.C., it can release an approver granted pardon under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., and accordingly ordered the release of a disabled petitioner who cooperated fully with the investigation.
Amit Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's plea for transfer to a private hospital, directing his return to jail with medical care and ordering an AIIMS Medical Board to assess his treatment needs.
Akash Pandey v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Akash Pandey in a murder case, holding that bail is not warranted at the evidence recording stage due to serious allegations and risk of witness influence.
Lord Krishna Bank Ltd. v. Koshika Telecom Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed IFCI to refund Rs. 57.50 lakhs with interest to a third party objector due to failure to provide clear accounting of auction proceeds deposited with the Official Liquidator.
Gulshan Upadhyay v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection from Indian Navy recruitment due to domicile discrepancy and ineligibility under cut-off criteria, holding that the petitioner could not be considered under the new Agnipath Scheme.
Commissioner of Police and Ors. v. Smt Kanta Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order disallowing recovery of alleged overpayments from the widow of a deceased employee, emphasizing fairness, natural justice, and the Supreme Court's precedent in Rafiq Masih.
Mumbai International Airport Limited v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that existing leases excluded from demised premises under a lease agreement are not transferable under general contract clauses, limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Amit Sood v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to cancel the respondent’s trademark "ROSHAN" for identical photography services, holding the petitioner’s prior use and goodwill established passing off and invalidating the registration.
M S Bharat Udyog v. Union of India
The Court held that when an order-in-original is set aside, the parties must be restored to their prior position, and refund of a pre-deposit appropriated from a Bank Guarantee cannot be claimed without furnishing equivalent security.
M/S HARI OM ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed the GST department to expeditiously dispose of the petitioner's application for cancellation of GST registration after procedural compliance, emphasizing timely administrative action.
RELAXO FOOTWEARS LIMITED v. XS BRANDS CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's injunction application, holding that the defendants' use of a similar 'X' device mark alongside their distinctive 'HRX' brand does not cause confusion or passing off given the crowded marketplace and coexistence of similar marks.
Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property v. Shailender Kumar and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to examine witnesses to prove documentary evidence vitiates a departmental enquiry but allowed the employer to hold a fresh enquiry in compliance with procedural rules.
Dharmender Singh Bisht v. Babita Bisht
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on grounds of mental cruelty arising from the wife's false criminal allegations against him and his family.
Delhi Administration v. Balak Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a milk vendor under the PFA Act, emphasizing limited appellate interference in acquittals, procedural non-compliance vitiating trial, and that marginal deviations in food standards do not necessarily imply adulteration.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order invalidating the disciplinary enquiry against a DTC conductor for violation of natural justice and dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of approval under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act.