Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Phool Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking residential use of land designated as a park, holding that adverse possession cannot be claimed as title amid pending litigation and land use cannot be altered contrary to the approved development plan.
Vineet Kumar Tyagi v. Bhagat Singh Chauhan
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing cross-examination of the complainant under Section 145(2) Negotiable Instruments Act despite poor drafting, emphasizing the right to cross-examination when material facts are in dispute.
The Singer Company v. Mohammed Fayaz
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's use of the mark "MERRITT STAR" infringed the plaintiffs' registered trademark "MERRITT" and constituted passing off, granting permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiffs.
M/S. D.P. BAGS (P) LTD. v. M/S. NAV BHARAT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery against a sick industrial company can proceed despite a pending BIFR reference if the claim is disputed and not included in any rehabilitation scheme under SICA.
Shrj Salek Chand Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to control bird flu, holding that the government had already taken adequate and prompt measures.
BABITA v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that administrative guidelines cannot override statutory provisions and directed authorities to consider relaxation of teacher qualification requirements under Section 23(2) of the RTE Act, 2009.
Muneeb Ahmad v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court restored anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a sexual assault case after finding the subsequent FIR to be a counterblast and the cancellation of bail unjustified.
Ansfiumalee Sood v. Sudershana Kumariblegan
The High Court set aside the order directing framing of additional issues and remanded the appeals for fresh adjudication based on existing evidence without framing new issues.
Union of India v. Supl\J Infrastructures Pvt Ltd
The High Court dismissed the petitions filed by the Union of India for non-prosecution due to failure to appear and prosecute.
Shakti Pershad v. M/S Assotech Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of arbitration petitions after parties settled their dispute through a binding Settlement Agreement executed via court mediation and compliance with its terms.
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited v. Sh. Chand Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that implied consent and estoppel prevent the landowner from seeking removal of a long-standing electricity sub-station installed with permanent works under a license that cannot be revoked.
Dinesh Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a voluntary retirement request under Rule 48A, holding that non-communication before the notice expiry does not amount to deemed acceptance if the competent authority had already rejected the request.
M/S ICICI BANK LTD v. PRAVEEN MAHESHWARI
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a voluntary Settlement Agreement between the parties, binding them to its terms and leaving them to bear their own costs.
Ranchem Private Limited v. RWL Healthworld Limited v. RHC Holding Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a first motion application under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with certain meetings due to unanimous consent and directing convening of others with procedural safeguards for a Scheme of Arrangement involving amalgamation and demerger.
Su Estates Pvt Ltd v. Ireo Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving amalgamation and de-merger under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings due to unanimous written consents from all stakeholders.
United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Smi Fateh Alam and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award against the insurer, affirming that negligence can be established on circumstantial evidence by preponderance of probability in civil claims.
Ratul Puri v. State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
The Delhi High Court directed the Bank to consider the petitioner’s representation against inclusion as a Wilful Defaulter with a personal hearing and restrained public disclosure pending challenge, criticizing the Bank’s issuance of multiple notices in different capacities.
COL M L Kaktikar (Retd.) and Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to inspect alleged unauthorized construction not covered by pending appeals and take appropriate action following due process, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd v. Haridwar Cables Network
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized cable broadcast of copyrighted works constitutes infringement and awarded permanent injunction along with punitive damages against the defaulting cable operator.
Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd v. SBN Network
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized cable broadcasting of copyrighted works without a license constitutes infringement and awarded permanent injunction along with compensatory and punitive damages against the defendant.