Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Industria de Diseno Textil S A v. Oriental Cuisines Pvt Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court modified an ex parte injunction in a trademark dispute over 'ZARA', permitting defendants limited use of 'ZARA TAPAS BAR' while restraining use of 'ZARA' per se, finding no deliberate fraud despite prima facie contradictory pleadings.
Nasiruddin @ Guddu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Nasiruddin @ Guddu for attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC but reduced his sentence from ten to seven years considering mitigating factors.
M/S NIMBUS HARBOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD v. M/S MIND & SOUL FITNESS PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding-up petition under Section 433(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, holding that a bona fide disputed debt is not an admitted debt warranting winding up.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Shonkh Technologies International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the Consortium Agreement for smart card vehicle registrations was valid till 2017, termination without a proper cure notice was invalid, and awarded damages to the respondents for unlawful termination.
PEGASUS ASSETS RECONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. TATA STEEL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a BIFR order despite change in Bench composition, holding no breach of natural justice where the later Bench had full benefit of earlier proceedings and no prejudice was caused.
Jaipal Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest under Section 34 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 on delayed compensation paid directly by the Land Acquisition Collector without deposit in Court.
Meenu Upadhyay v. Kanwar Pal Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court vacated an interim injunction restraining sale of property in a recovery suit, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove grounds under Order XXXIX Rule 1(b) CPC for such relief.
National Investor Forum Reg. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed appointment of an expert to assist in equitable disbursement of funds from sale of Golden Forests India Ltd's assets, emphasizing non-discriminatory treatment of investors and detailed asset disclosure.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Late Kabool Chand Maithal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for possession or compensation is barred by limitation if filed beyond 12 years from dispossession, and liability lies with the colonizer who caused dispossession, not the Government.
M/S CREDO BRANDS MARKETING PVT LTD v. STORE ONE RETAIL INDIA LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a winding up petition under Section 433(e) of the Companies Act cannot be maintained on a debt barred by limitation, dismissing the petition accordingly.
Raj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Sections 392/397 IPC and Arms Act but set aside the conviction under Section 411 IPC, rejecting the claim of false implication due to lack of evidence.
Shree Adya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir Karamchari Welfare Association & Anr. v. Shree Adya Katyayani Shakti Peeth (Mandir) Trust & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by an employees' association seeking terminal benefits from a public trust, holding that writ jurisdiction is inappropriate for disputed factual issues and that delay and lack of individual claims barred the petition.
Union of India v. Tirupati Texco Products (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court restored an arbitral award granting damages for breach of contract, holding that a concluded contract existed by acceptance of an offer to extend delivery period and that risk purchase damages were justified despite lower tenders.
Smt. Vimlesh v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by compounding the offence under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, acquitting the appellant on settlement considering her economic hardship.
M/S OLAM AGRO INDIA LTD v. M/S MOTHER V IMPEX PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition under Section 433(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, holding that the respondent's belated disputes were not bona fide and the company was unable to pay its debts.
R Ramamurthy & Ors. v. ITC Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that partners of a firm can be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheques issued by the firm if their status and involvement are specifically averred, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to cognizance orders.
Union of India v. Birharamwati @ Birmati
The High Court allowed the Railway's appeal, holding that the claimant failed to prove the deceased was a bonafide passenger who fell from the train, and set aside the compensation awarded by the Railway Claims Tribunal.
Mr. S.S. Gandhi, Senior Advocate with Mr. Akshay Anand, Advocate. v. SPECIAL DIRECTOR ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE .....
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals against penalty orders under FERA, holding that retracted confessional statements without corroboration and denial of cross-examination violate natural justice.
Megha Sachdeva v. Sanjeev Narula
The Delhi High Court held it lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for specific performance of sale agreements involving immovable properties situated outside Delhi, directing the suit to be filed in courts where the properties are located.