Delhi High Court
74,231 judgments
Qarshi Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Abdul Mueed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim injunction in a passing off suit over the trademark 'JAM-E-SHIRIN', holding that a strong prima facie case is required against a registered proprietor and that pleadings must be complete before grant of injunction.
Maruti Traders v. Itron India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petitioner’s claims for exclusive dealership and commission, holding that no valid contract existed prior to the Reseller Agreement and that the respondent’s direct sales and appointment of other resellers did not breach the non-exclusive reseller agreement.
Duttmenon Dunmorsett v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that reimbursements for senior counsel fees cannot be included in the taxable value of services under the Finance Act, 1994 prior to the 2015 amendment, quashing the service tax demand on such reimbursements.
Gagan Sharma v. The Secretary, Services Department Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated claim for compassionate appointment by the son of a deceased Work Charge employee, reaffirming that such appointments must be granted promptly to families facing immediate financial crisis and are not a vested right.
Mandir Shri Krishan Bhagwan & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years from the award date.
Sanjay Khanna v. M/S Vasu Tech Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendant's leave to defend application in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that a corporate guarantee with personal endorsement constitutes a written contract and that frivolous defenses of duress cannot defeat recovery.
Shiv Lal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, granting the petitioners a declaration of lapse.
Shiv Lal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, regardless of possession claims.
GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED v. M/S RATHI STEEL AND POWER LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that limitation is a substantive issue for arbitration unless claims are ex-facie barred.
ITW GSE APS & Anr. v. DABICO Airport Solutions Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for appointment of a local Commissioner under Order XXVI Rule 10A CPC to inspect defendants' products for patent infringement, holding that sufficient evidence already existed and the provision cannot be used to gather better evidence.
Hira Lal Bhat v. Chairman and Managing Director BSNL and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that emergency medical treatment expenses incurred by a government employee in a non-empanelled hospital must be fully reimbursed, overruling the Tribunal's denial and emphasizing the binding nature of Emergency Certificates.
Tanveer El Umar Khan v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 379 IPC and Section 135 Indian Electricity Act following amicable settlement and payment by the petitioner, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ali Emam Khan v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act for illegal abstraction of energy following an amicable settlement and payment of dues by the petitioner.
Sanjay Kumar Dubey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court modified the removal and dismissal penalties imposed on two CISF personnel for misconduct during a scuffle, emphasizing limited judicial review and proportionality in disciplinary actions.
Sanjay Kumar Dubey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court modified the removal and dismissal penalties imposed on two CISF personnel for misconduct, holding that while evidence supported misconduct, the punishment was disproportionate and warranted reduction.
Navayuga Engineering Co. P Ltd v. Public Works Department
The Delhi High Court restored parts of an arbitral award allowing market rate claims for delay caused by the employer under Section 55 of the Contract Act, while rejecting bonus claims based on altering the scheduled completion date.
MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS
Delhi High Court set aside the patent office's rejection of a software patent application under Section 3(k), directing re-examination under the 2017 CRI Guidelines emphasizing technical contribution and effect.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. SATYAPAL SINGH YADAV
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of departmental punishment against a police constable acquitted in criminal proceedings, holding that mere hostility of witnesses does not justify disciplinary action under Rule 12 of the Delhi Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1980.