Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Zydus Healthcare Ltd. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a patent grant for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that pre-FER amendments are deemed determined by the FER, with no separate order required, and that pre-grant opponents have no right to hearing in examination proceedings.
Triveni v. Home Department Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the refusal of prosecution sanction under Section 197 CrPC against police officials, holding that the competent authority duly considered the material and applied its mind, and that judicial interference in such administrative decisions is limited.
M/s Shri Sai Nath Enterprises v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause between original parties does not bind a successor municipal corporation not party to arbitration, allowing the recovery suit to proceed and dismissing the appeal to refer the dispute to arbitration.
Krishan Kumar @ Krishan Aggarwal & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Rajvaidya Shital Prasad and Sons v. Karna Goomar and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to cancel the respondent's deceptively similar trademark 'ACTIVEPUSHPA' for dishonest adoption infringing the petitioner's prior registered mark 'HEMPUSHPA'.
Dr Lakshay Beriwal v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative decision granting study leave based on seniority and sanctioned strength limits, holding that judicial review of such policy decisions is limited and merit in entrance tests does not confer a vested right to sponsorship.
Mohit Bhatia v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted a 7-month extension of a catering stall license at Sadulpur Railway Station, affirming its jurisdiction and following precedent to allow limited license extensions subject to conditions.
Mehfooz Ahmed & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD and DDA to consider the petitioners' representations for grant of Veterinary License within four weeks, subject to payment of processing fee and compliance with policy and statutory rules.
Abhishek Kumar v. Neha Lal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the trial court's dismissal of applications under the Domestic Violence Act and Section 340 Cr.P.C., holding that the substantive dismissal of the main complaint precludes separate adjudication and affirming the respondent's reproductive rights under Article 21.
I. S. Juneja v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against the petitioner for sexual harassment, holding that the chargesheet was not barred by limitation but the allegations did not disclose an offence and prior departmental exoneration barred criminal prosecution.
Sanwar @ Akbar Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual assault case on verified medical grounds and dismissed the petition to cancel interim bail, emphasizing trial as the forum for testing allegations.
Ramesh v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from rape under Section 376 IPC to sexual assault under Section 9 POCSO, upholding kidnapping charges and emphasizing the necessity of penetration and corroborative medical evidence for rape convictions.
Amitoje India Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Classic Display Systems Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application in a patent infringement suit, holding that the defendant raised a credible challenge to the patent's validity based on prior art and prior user rights.
MAGMA HDI GIC LTD v. POONAM KUMARI & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award computing loss of dependency based on Delhi minimum wages for a deceased employed in Delhi despite his Bihar residence, emphasizing acceptance of oral evidence in informal employment cases.
HUBEI JI SU KAN DIAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. v. LARK ENGINEERING COMPANY (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking rectification of the respondent's 'LARK' trademark in Class 42, holding that the respondent had bona fide use of the mark for computer hardware and software services associated with its machinery, protecting the registration from cancellation.
Nippon Steel Corporation v. The Controller of Patents
The Delhi High Court held that a signed employment agreement and declaration constitute valid proof of right under Section 7(2) of the Patents Act for filing a patent application involving a deceased inventor, setting aside the Controller's rejection.
Osaka University v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court set aside the patent controller's rejection of a nucleoside patent application for procedural infirmities and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper opportunity to the applicant.
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL v. DEMING CERTIFICATION SERVICES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and exemplary damages to the USGBC against Deming Certification for trademark and copyright infringement and passing off, exercising its power under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to the defendant's failure to file a written statement.
Reckitt and Colman Overseas Health Limited v. Ind Swift Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the registration of 'DECA-NEUROPHEN' as deceptively similar to the prior registered mark 'NUROFEN', holding that respondent No. 1 was not an honest concurrent user under Section 12 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited & Anr v. Amazonbuys.in & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted injunctions against fraudulent domain name registrations infringing trademarks, directing registrars to comply with court orders while balancing privacy laws and intermediary liabilities.