Delhi High Court
70,488 judgments
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.
Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd v. Param Hans City Cable Network
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to T-Series against a cable operator for unauthorized broadcasting of copyrighted works, affirming that cable transmission without license constitutes copyright infringement under the Copyright Act.
Namdhari Food International Private Ltd v. Bush Food Overseas Private Limited
The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of Rs. 2.02 crore based on dishonoured cheques where the defendant failed to seek leave to defend.
Master Harshil Anand v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the correction of reservation priorities for Armed Forces wards in MBBS/BDS admissions, ruling that the University cannot alter accepted reservation categories mid-process contrary to Ministry of Defence guidelines.
Surinder Kumar Grover v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act but reduced the default sentence for non-payment of compensation from one year to six months.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. General Secretary, All India Kamgar Union
The Delhi High Court set aside a labor commissioner's award directing equal pay to contract workers, holding that no employer-employee relationship existed between the principal employer and contractor's employees performing dissimilar work.
Anand Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court overturned a murder conviction due to inadequate evidence and failure of the trial court to actively elicit the complete truth from a child witness, emphasizing the court's duty to participate actively in trials.
Nand Ram & Ors. v. Suraj Bhan
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusive ownership of a disputed gali by respondents based on valid family settlements, dismissing appellants' challenge on consideration payment and stamping issues.
Ajay Singhal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and acquitted the petitioner after the parties amicably settled the cheque bounce dispute under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Sonu v. Shakuntala
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by directing the appellant to pay agreed reduced damages in installments with interest and default consequences, thereby modifying the trial court's decree on damages.
Union of India and Ors. v. Baruna Madan
The Delhi High Court held that terminal gratuity qualifies as pension under the 1986 Rules, entitling a re-employed ex-serviceman to pay protection on reemployment.
International Airport Authority of India v. Asian Computer Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the airport authority, as bailee, is liable to compensate for the missing carton due to pilferage but limited compensation to the value of the missing goods and denied demurrage charges.
Pawan Kumar v. M/S The New India Assurance Co Ltd
The High Court set aside the dismissal of a compensation claim petition for non-prosecution and remanded the case for recording evidence after the Medical Board report was received.
New India Assurance Company Limited v. Santosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation under the Employees Compensation Act despite alleged employer negligence, while remanding the issue of insurer's recovery rights against the employer for fresh adjudication.
SMT. Mona & Ors. v. Shri Shambhu Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding future prospects, applying the multiplier method, and increasing interest and heads of damages.
Mohini Aggarwal & Anr. v. Deepika Sarees Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the summoning order under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that only directors in charge and responsible for the company's business at the time of cheque issuance can be held criminally liable.
MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT LTD v. AJAY NARAYAN JHA & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for contempt, holding that seeking legal advice before complying with a court order does not constitute wilful disobedience.