Delhi High Court
81,413 judgments
Thufail & Anr. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's mandatory 10% disadvantage on qualifying exams with less than 70% theory component for Science course admissions, dismissing challenges to the clause and cancellation of admissions granted in violation thereof.
Retail Royalty Company v. M/S DFL Export House Company & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a voluntary out of court settlement and directed refund of 50% court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.
Ram Ditti & Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of legal heirs seeking allotment of a DDA flat at original price after a long delay, holding they must pay the enhanced cost under the wrong address policy.
Ludhiana Improvement Trust v. M/s. Mapletree Property & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award directing refund of amounts paid under a contract, holding that clear admissions and restitution principles justify such relief despite disputes over contract validity.
PCP International Limited v. Lanco Infratech Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the venue of arbitration does not confer jurisdiction unless it is also the seat of arbitration.
PFIZER PRODUCTS INC. & Ors. v. M/S SEEKO BIOTICS
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to Pfizer against Seeko Biotics for infringing the registered trademark "DOLONEX" by using the deceptively similar mark "DOLONAK" and slavishly imitating trade dress.
Sunir Khurana v. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
The Delhi High Court upheld the ACC's discretionary decision to decline extension of the appellant's tenure as Director (Marketing) of MMTC Ltd., holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or guideline violation.
Man Singh Thapa v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for raping his minor daughter, emphasizing the credibility of the child victim's testimony corroborated by medical evidence and rejecting the defence of false implication and incapacity.
Coal India Limited & Anr v. Jindal Steel and Power Limited & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the interlocutory appeal against an ad-interim order, directing the appellant to seek variation or clarification before the Single Judge, and condoned the delay in filing the appeal.
Manoj Kumar Garg v. Land and Building Department
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternate land and directed a fresh hearing and speaking order after considering the petitioner's submissions.
Umed Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s claim for alternate plot allotment based on his seniority list position, holding that prior writ petition directions do not bind non-parties.
Ravi Somani v. Sandeep Tayal
The Delhi High Court granted possession to the landlord on admissions under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC in a suit where tenancy expired and rent exceeded ₹3,500, holding summons with plaint suffices as notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act.
Arun Lal v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Arun Lal for the double murder of his mother-in-law and sister-in-law committed to steal Rs. 6,00,000, based on circumstantial and forensic evidence.
Anip Bhatia v. Sanjeev Thakur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against summary dismissal of leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that a sham defence to a validly filled cheque is insufficient to avoid summary judgment.
Capital 18 Fincap Pvt. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court held that it can recall its order sanctioning a scheme of amalgamation under the Companies Act if the scheme is unviable and unimplemented, exercising its inherent powers accordingly.
Harjinder Pal Singh v. State & Anr.
The High Court quashed the FIR registered on the respondent's complaint as a counterblast to the petitioner's FIR and directed both matters be tried together for comprehensive adjudication.
Ishrar Ahmed v. Mohd Nazim
The High Court dismissed two criminal revision petitions in default due to non-appearance and non-prosecution by the parties.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. JCB India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision treating development charges as revenue expenditure, applying the rule of consistency and dismissing the Revenue's appeal for reclassification and remand.
Devinder Nath Narula v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that prior State Government service must be included for pension benefits upon absorption into Central Government service, directing pension revision and arrears payment to the petitioner.
M/S Meena Advertisers v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee cannot be restrained from encashment on mere allegations of breach of contract or losses without egregious fraud or special equities, dismissing the petition seeking injunction against encashment.