Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Sh. Mahavir Singh Decd Thr Lrs v. Smt. Chanderwati Rathi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's ownership was established by documentary evidence and that vague tenant denials without proof cannot overturn eviction orders.
Mohd Majid v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted Raj Kumar due to lack of overt acts linking him to ransom collection but upheld Mohd. Majid's conviction for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A IPC based on credible prosecution evidence.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. v. M/S Reshma Collection & Ors
The Delhi High Court has territorial jurisdiction over a foreign plaintiff's suit for trademark and copyright infringement where the plaintiff carries on business in Delhi through internet sales and virtual presence, expanding the traditional meaning of "carries on business" to include new media transactions.
Sumit Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court converted the appellants' convictions from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to grievous hurt and simple hurt offences, granting probation and modifying sentences based on the absence of intent to cause death and credible injured witness testimony.
UNISON HOTELS PVT LTD v. VALUE LINE INTERIORS PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing statement of claim does not automatically terminate arbitration proceedings and refused to terminate the arbitrator's mandate, directing continuation of arbitration.
Khushwant Kaur & Anr v. Gagandeep
The Delhi High Court upheld interim possession rights of a daughter-in-law in her in-laws' property under the Domestic Violence Act pending civil suit, emphasizing possession and due process over ownership claims.
Budh Sen v. Ajit Singh; Budh Sen v. Satyapal Singh
The court held that objections challenging a consent decree based on settlement cannot be raised in execution proceedings and dismissed the petitions as an abuse of process.
Sh. Shiv Charan v. Sh. Ram Parshad
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of leave to defend in an eviction petition on bonafide need grounds, holding that triable issues raised by the tenant must be tried and extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 227 should not be exercised to interfere prematurely.
Bijendra Kumar v. Pradeep Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution appeal and set aside an arbitration Award based on an illegal agreement for protection money, holding such Awards void and non-executable under Sections 23 and 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Subhash Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a Junior Engineer for demanding and accepting a bribe, affirming that recovery of marked currency and phenolphthalein tests create a presumption of guilt under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
World Book Inc & Ors v. World Book Company (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiffs' trademark infringement and passing off claims against the defendant's use of WORLD BOOK in its corporate name and domain, recognizing trans-border reputation and granting interim injunction.
A.K.S. Rathore v. National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed the NSIC to consider the petitioner's representations against adverse ACR gradings with a speaking order despite his compulsory retirement, emphasizing the employee's right to fair promotion consideration.
M/S Radico Khaitan Limited v. M/S Brima Sagar Maharashtra Distilleries Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff's prior assignment of trademarks was valid and exclusive, and the Defendant's use of deceptively similar marks constituted infringement and passing off, granting permanent injunction to the Plaintiff.
4LIFE TRADEMARKS LLC & ANR. v. AANCHAL JAIN & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte interim injunction restraining defendants from using marks and trade dress deceptively similar to plaintiffs' well-known trademarks, holding that a strong prima facie case and balance of convenience favor the plaintiffs despite some delay in filing suit.
Dr. Lal Pathlabs Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Dr. Arvinder Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation covenants in sale of goodwill agreements restraining doctors from competing in Udaipur, rejecting distinction between profession and business under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act.
Krishan Lal v. Financial Commissioner, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the final decree under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, directing possession to the petitioner and set aside appellate orders that improperly interfered with its execution, emphasizing the binding effect of consolidation proceedings and the doctrine of lis pendence.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Partha Sarthi Ghosh & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the insurer, ruling that absence of a valid driving license alone does not absolve insurer liability without proof of policy breach.
TATA SONS LIMITED & ANR v. ASHOK KUMAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that defendant's use of a domain name identical to the well-known "TATA" trademark constituted infringement and passing off, granting permanent injunction, domain transfer, and damages to the plaintiffs.
Smt. Munchun Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989 to the dependents of a deceased passenger who died in an untoward railway incident despite non-recovery of ticket.
Manish Miglani v. IFB Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of leave to defend in a suit under Order 37 CPC where the defense of blank signed cheques and forged invoices was held frivolous and not raising any triable issue.