Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
The Gillette Company LLC v. Tigaksha Metallics Private Ltd. & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'TALVAR' and sword device, holding that similarity in idea conveyed by marks including literal translations can constitute trademark infringement and passing off.
Sabina Sahdev & Ors. v. Vidur Sahdev
The Delhi High Court held that statutory appeals and revisions against interim maintenance orders under the DV Act and CrPC are maintainable without any precondition of deposit of arrears, striking down judicial directions imposing such conditions as impermissible curtailment of statutory remedies.
Bhawish Chand Sharma v. Bawa Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the respondent under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the cheque was issued towards discharge of a legally enforceable debt and the defence was not substantiated.
Destination Cafe Private Limited v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that sealing of commercial premises without prior notice or hearing is arbitrary and directed issuance of show cause notice and reasoned order before further action.
G. K. Sood v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the appointment of a whole-time Director of NDDB, holding that the age cut-off Office Memorandum does not apply to statutory bodies and the appointment complied with statutory requirements.
M K Subba v. Karan Luthra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the interim injunction restraining the defendant from alienating the suit property pending trial on specific performance.
Amit Jain v. Securities and Exchange Board of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that SEBI must form a clear opinion that grounds exist for penalty under Chapter VIA of the SEBI Act before appointing an Adjudicating Officer, and absent such opinion, the appointment and proceedings are without jurisdiction.
Kunna Devi v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003, for theft of electricity following an amicable settlement and payment of the agreed amount.
Ram Swaroop Ghildiyal & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Shiraz Ahmed v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Kamal Kashyap & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Yogesh @ Chintu v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a firearm-related case due to inconclusive forensic evidence and absence of injury, subject to bail conditions.
Gaytri Vaidyanathan v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging criminal conspiracy and cheating, holding that ongoing investigation with reasonable suspicion cannot be interfered with under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Junsik Han v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking to quash the notice issued by the Sessions Court in a revision petition, holding that premature interference in revisional proceedings is unwarranted.
Nirmala Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings alleging forgery and conspiracy, holding that such defences must be examined at trial and not at the summoning stage.
Brahm Singh v. Management, M/s The Hindustan Times Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging disposal of a writ petition based on a duly signed settlement for Rs. 2 lakhs as full and final settlement of all claims, holding no error apparent on record.
Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd v. Nahar Industrial Enterprises
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award for liquidated damages, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited to cases of patent illegality or perversity.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. G+H Schallschutz GmbH
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that an express force majeure clause providing alternative performance overrides the doctrine of frustration under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, dismissing the petition challenging the award.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKS AG v. MADAN WALIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the IPAB's final decision on trademark BMW operates as res judicata, restraining respondents from using the mark due to likelihood of confusion and dishonest adoption.
Jaikishan Aggarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld HPCL's cancellation of a retail outlet allotment due to failure to provide land and held that the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities lacks jurisdiction to direct specific land allotments.