Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
M/S Manarajan Brahma v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court held that post-termination of contract, pre-arbitral conciliation is not mandatory and that parties cannot be compelled to join an arbitral institution as a precondition for arbitration, directing reference of disputes to arbitration with court-appointed sole arbitrator.
Munish Kumar Gaur v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging misappropriation of construction workers' welfare funds, directing the petitioner to approach the Anti Corruption Bureau with evidence and declining to order a CBI probe or judicial commission at this stage.
Sri Kiruba Nandini M v. National Board of Examination
The Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS’s cancellation of a DNB candidate’s candidature for prolonged medical absence without prior approval, emphasizing discretionary and procedural fairness.
Mahabir Prashad Mangla & Anr v. Hari Kishan Gupta
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by approving a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, granting permanent injunction and refunding court fees.
Kohinoor Seed Fields India Pvt Ltd v. Veda Seed Sciences Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain rectification petitions under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for marks registered at other Registry offices; jurisdiction lies exclusively with the High Court having territorial jurisdiction over the Appropriate office of the Trade Marks Registry.
Airports Authority of India v. Jai Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the Airports Authority of India's appeal, dismissing the respondents' delayed claim for alternative land allotment post-acquisition as barred by prior judicial orders and scheme terms.
M/S Deepak Trading Co. v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective satisfaction with proper notice and modified the cancellation date to the date of business discontinuation.
M/S NP TRADING CO. v. COMMISSIONER OF GST & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of CGST registration due to a defective Show Cause Notice lacking invoice details and directed fresh adjudication after providing the petitioner a fair opportunity to reply.
OVID THERAPEUTICS, INC. v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the patent appeal for a pharmaceutical composition on grounds of impermissible claim broadening, lack of inventive step, and failure to demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) of the Patents Act.
The Manager, Central Warehousing Corporation v. Veer Singh & 19 Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award recognizing the respondents as employees of the petitioner corporation and dismissed the writ petition challenging compensation granted in lieu of reinstatement.
Anuj Karwa & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
EIT Services India Private Limited v. India Post Payments Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court held that expert determination under the contract was not a mandatory pre-condition for arbitration and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.
Sameer Paul Chaudhary & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court interpreted a registered Will to hold that the sale proceeds of the testatrix's property are to be divided into seven shares as per the testatrix's clear intention, granting probate and Letters of Administration accordingly.
Nigar Fatima v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a claim for compassionate appointment to a higher post based on qualifications acquired after the date of application, affirming that eligibility is determined strictly at the time of application.
Archana Goswami v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 289 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of court process.
Sh Devki Nandan and Anr. v. M/S Capri Global Housing Finance Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed possession under SARFAESI proceedings pending hearing of the appeal before the DRAT, directing the possession notice to remain in abeyance until the appellate tribunal resumes hearing.
M/S Subhash Chand Kathuria v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate must have territorial jurisdiction over the secured asset to pass orders under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act and directed the petitioner to approach the Debt Recovery Tribunal for remedy under Section 17.
Manish Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the classification of medical expenses as a loan and upheld the lawful recovery of outstanding medical advances from the petitioner's salary under established service rules.
Sanjay More v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused arrested under Section 304 IPC without specification of Part I or II is entitled to statutory bail after 60 days if the charge-sheet is not filed, emphasizing the protection of personal liberty under Article 21.
Kuldeep Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed adverse APAR remarks recorded without notice and opportunity, directing expungement and upgradation of the petitioner's performance grading.