Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Manish Chopra v. Principal Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court directed partial release of seized currency pending adjudication of undervaluation allegations under the Customs Act, emphasizing the necessity of a show cause notice and balancing revenue protection with petitioner’s hardship.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Brijesh Singh @ Brajesh Thakur Arun Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused due to lack of prima facie evidence and territorial jurisdiction, dismissing the State's revision petition challenging the framing of charges for extortion and forgery.
Gauri Infotech Pvt Ltd v. Glam Online Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a lease deed containing an arbitration clause where parties failed to mutually agree on an arbitrator.
Rakesh Kumar Tomar v. D.A.V. College Managing Committee
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against private unaided schools in service disputes involving non-teaching staff governed solely by contractual terms without statutory regulation.
PEAK XV PARTNERS ADVISORS INDIA LLP & ANR. v. JOHN DOE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unknown defendants impersonating 'PEAK XV PARTNERS' to prevent passing off and fraudulent use of the plaintiffs' trademark and brand.
Union of India v. Association of Synthetic Fibre Industry
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging CESTAT orders reinstating Anti-Dumping Duty as infructuous since the domestic industry withdrew claims, leaving the jurisdictional issue open.
Shasmith Technologies Private Limited v. Max Healthcare Institute Limited
The Delhi High Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act is not mandatory for suits seeking urgent relief and dismissed the defendant's petition challenging the suit's maintainability.
Poonam Rani v. Ram Bhagat
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence in a recovery suit, deferring final arguments due to her exceptional personal circumstances under Section 151 CPC.
Dr O P Singh v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Vice Chancellor's emergent power to make a temporary appointment of Campus Director, dismissing the petition challenging the appointment and directing the petitioner to hand over charge before retirement.
Aparna Mishra & Ors. v. National Education Society for Tribal Students
The Delhi High Court held that a Master of Arts degree in Fine Arts from a recognized university qualifies as the essential educational qualification for TGT (Art) posts, while diplomas from non-recognized institutions do not.
Backbone Overseas v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Foreign Post Office
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to provisionally release export goods detained without reasons or seizure memo, emphasizing compliance with CBIC Circular No. 30/2013 and the Foreign Trade Policy.
Aamin v. The State NCT of Delhi
Bail granted to TSR driver accused under Section 20 NDPS Act due to lack of prima facie evidence of conspiracy and possession of only non-commercial quantity of ganja.
Luvkesh Aggarwal v. State of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner in minor injury case under Section 110 BNS Act subject to cooperation with investigation and furnishing bail bonds.
Rana Pratap Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed parole for a life convict with no pending trial, imposing strict conditions to balance social ties and public safety.
DQS Certification India Pvt. Ltd. v. ISACA Inc.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the License Agreement confers jurisdiction on US courts, precluding Indian courts from entertaining the suit.
M/S Dewan Chand v. The Chairman Cum Managing Director and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional withdrawal of a prior Section 11 petition without liberty bars filing a subsequent petition on the same cause of action, dismissing the third arbitration appointment petition filed by the petitioner.
CARS 24 SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. DNA ARCHITECTS
The High Court declined to interfere with the trial court's ongoing hearing on condonation of delay in filing an objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that such matters are within the trial court's discretion.
Pawan Kumar Rastogi & Anr. v. Manju Rastogi
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to strictly follow CPC procedural rules for admitting additional documents and sequencing of applications in a suit for mandatory injunction.
S Nagamony v. M/S Axis Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Article 227 lies with the High Court where the cause of action arises and allowed withdrawal of the petition with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.
Naveen Chikara & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners in a probate case to place certified copies of an earlier Will and Power of Attorney on record at the final stage, restricting forensic or witness examination.