Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
Gurcharan Singh Khara v. Vanita Khanna
The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of an 80-year-old petitioner convicted under Section 138 NI Act to the period already served, accepting a settlement and payment undertaking for the balance compensation.
M/S Cardio Products Corporation v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court and possession is not taken, applying Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate individual contractual disputes or issue binding directions, and set aside its orders directing IOCL to restore a terminated dealership.
GRUNDFOS PUMPS INDIA PRIVATE LTD v. IIC LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a winding up petition served on the respondent under Rule 26 of the Companies (Court) Rules, 1959 is not liable to be transferred to the NCLT under Rule 5 of the Companies (Transfer of Pending Proceedings) Rules, 2016 and may continue to be heard by the High Court.
M/S GLAMBIRDS ENTERTAINMENT v. M/S GLAM X ENTERTAINMENT & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking injunction against use of the mark "GLAM X", holding that generic words "Glam" and "Birds" lack exclusive distinctiveness and the marks are not deceptively similar.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 2 v. British Motor Car Co. (1934) Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Finance Act, 2001 amendment to Section 32(2) Income Tax Act removing the eight-year limit on carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation applies from assessment year 2002-03 onwards, allowing indefinite carry forward of depreciation losses existing as of that date.
Rights NGO v. NDMC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging unauthorized construction, directing parties to abide by pending appellate tribunal orders and refraining from intervention.
R K Dua & Anr v. Meera Dewan & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of a suit dismissal application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, reduced the costs imposed on appellants, and directed the parties to attempt mediation for amicable resolution.
M/S ZIHWA FOODS PVT LTD v. M/S G D FOODS MANUFACTURING (INDIA) PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the maintainability of a trademark infringement suit and upheld the territorial jurisdiction of Delhi courts under Section 134(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Madan Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 377, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Asma & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of legal heirs of a deceased passenger who died due to accidental fall from a running train, awarding statutory compensation under the Railways Claims Tribunal Act, 1987.
MCDONALD’S INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging NCLT's preliminary contempt proceedings under Section 425 of the Companies Act, holding that NCLT acted within its jurisdiction and followed fair procedure despite absence of specific rules.
MCDONALD’S INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the NCLT's preliminary contempt proceedings under Section 425 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that in absence of specific rules, the Tribunal may regulate procedure guided by natural justice and that writ petitions challenging such preliminary orders are not maintainable.
Pristine Logistics & Infra Projects Pvt Ltd v. M/s Freightstar Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against an arbitral award by consent, directing payment of the balance amount with modified interest and permitting execution on default.
J WALTER THOMPSON A UNIT OF HINDUSTAN THOMPSON ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. GETIT INFORSERVICES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord can adjust security deposits against outstanding rent dues of a tenant company under liquidation and is entitled to possession without refunding the deposit to the Official Liquidator.
The Uniworld Garden Apartment Owners Association v. Unitech Realty Private Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an apartment owners association, as a separate legal entity, is not bound by arbitration clauses in agreements executed by its members, dismissing the defendant's plea for arbitration and granting summary decree for recovery of maintenance security with interest.
Sanjay Gambhir v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of cheating investors by controlling companies and inducing investments through dishonest misrepresentations.
Yogesh Mittal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that failure to file a supplementary charge sheet before the competent court within 90 days entitles the accused to statutory bail under Section 167(2) CrPC, notwithstanding prior cognizance taken against other accused.
M/S Veera Builders v. Bishen Dayal Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 27,00,000 with interest against defendant no. 1, refused to implead his legal heirs, and upheld attachment orders in a suit originally for specific performance but pressed only for refund.
Sant Singh v. Jagjeet Singh Sawhney thr Lrs & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to amend pleadings at trial stage to raise new defences after long delay, holding that such amendments without explanation are impermissible and cause undue delay.