Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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M/S Tudor International v. M/S Arree Clothing Inc.

21 Apr 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2079

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant for trademark and copyright infringement and passing off, affirming jurisdiction based on plaintiff’s business presence in Delhi.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off copyright infringement territorial jurisdiction

Shonkh Technologies International Ltd. & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

21 Apr 2014 · Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:2054

The Delhi High Court held that the concession agreement for issuance of Vehicle Registration Certificates had expired by efflux of time and dismissed the petition seeking to restrain termination and third-party engagement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant concession agreement efflux of time Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Vehicle Registration Certificates

Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries Govt of NCT Delhi v. Nirmal Lotteries

21 Apr 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:2059-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, setting aside the decree for royalty difference and interest, holding that the respondent failed to prove that the dishonoured cheque included the claimed royalty difference.

civil appeal_allowed Significant bank guarantee royalty payment breach of contract onus of proof

Lakhbir Singh v. Arun Kumar Khanna

21 Apr 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2060

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for specific performance filed without leave of court after an earlier suit on the same cause of action is barred under Order 2 Rule 2(3) CPC, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Virgo Industries.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 2 Rule 2(3) CPC specific performance Agreement to Sell cause of action

Deepak Mehta & Anr v. Yashi Multimedia Pvt Ltd & Ors

21 Apr 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2058

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of money as barred by limitation, holding that mere negotiations or admissions of receipt do not constitute acknowledgment of liability under Section 18 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Section 18 acknowledgment Breach of contract Money paid upon failed consideration

Daulat Ram College v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner & Ors.

21 Apr 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:2055

The Delhi High Court held that an affiliated college of Delhi University is exempt from the Employees Provident Fund Act under Section 16(1)(c) as its employees receive provident fund benefits under schemes framed under the Delhi University Act and approved by the Central Government.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees Provident Fund Act Section 16(1)(c) Delhi University Act affiliated college

Lufthansa German Airlines v. Globe Ground India Employees Union

21 Apr 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:2057

The Delhi High Court held that Lufthansa German Airlines, as a separate legal entity and not a party to the industrial dispute involving its subsidiary, cannot be impleaded beyond the terms of reference, and set aside the Tribunal's order impleading it.

labor petition_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 impleadment corporate veil separate legal entity

Commissioner of Income Tax-IV v. M/S. D&M Components Ltd.

21 Apr 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.V. Easwar · 2014:DHC:2064-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that frequent share transactions with short holding periods and use of business funds indicate business income, disallowing short term capital gains claimed by the assessee, while upholding long term capital gains.

tax appeal_allowed Significant capital gains business income intention test frequency of transactions

Fountainhead Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Police & Anr.

19 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2053

The Delhi High Court allowed a concert to proceed under strict conditions balancing the organizer's rights with law and order concerns, appointing court commissioners for oversight.

administrative petition_allowed Significant public event permission law and order crowd management security arrangements

Chander Lal Virmani & Ors. v. Ram Pyari

17 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2048

The Delhi High Court held that an agreement to sell becomes enforceable under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act upon the seller acquiring title, affirmed the inadmissibility of oral evidence to vary written agreements, and enhanced the sale price payable to the plaintiff's heirs to achieve justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 53A Transfer of Property Act agreement to sell part performance oral agreement

Anju Bala v. Meera Saxena

17 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2047

The Delhi High Court held that a wife cannot claim residence rights in a property not owned or rented by her husband under the Domestic Violence Act, dismissing her appeal challenging a consent order directing her husband to vacate such property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant shared household Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 right of residence matrimonial home

Yunus v. The State

17 Apr 2014 · V. K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2044

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and insufficient proof of recovery of stolen mobile phone, emphasizing the need for corroboration and proper evidence in robbery cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Identification evidence Recovery of stolen property Mobile phone IMEI number Benefit of doubt

Pankaj Kumar v. State

17 Apr 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:2045
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Delhi High Court upheld convictions for possession of forged currency under Sections 489-C and 489-D IPC, affirming conscious possession and reliability of police evidence while modifying sentences for leniency.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant forged currency notes Section 489-C IPC Section 489-D IPC conscious possession

Shashi Shekhar @ Neeraj v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Apr 2014 · Veena Birbal · 2014:DHC:2031

The Delhi High Court rejected the petitioner's request for parole extension due to misuse of parole and the heinous nature of his crimes, directing him to surrender and deciding his premature release petition on merits.

criminal petition_dismissed parole extension premature release Sentence Reviewing Board heinous crimes

Shivali Shiksha Sansthan Society v. The Administrator, NCT of Delhi

17 Apr 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:2030-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of land allotment to a minority Jain educational institution exempt from Essentiality Certificate requirements, dismissing the appeal challenging the allotment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Essentiality Certificate Minority Institution Article 30(1) Land Allotment

State v. Bharat Singh

17 Apr 2014 · S. Muralidhar; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:2029-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Bharat Singh for rape and murder of a minor child, affirmed life imprisonment for rape, and deferred confirmation of the death sentence pending a probation officer's report on his potential for reformation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape murder death penalty rarest of rare

Mohd. Ahmed v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Manmohan J · 2014:DHC:2027

The Delhi High Court affirmed that the right to health under Article 21 includes access to life-saving treatment for rare diseases, imposing a constitutional obligation on the State to ensure such access despite financial constraints, while respecting separation of powers.

constitutional other Significant right to health Article 21 rare disease Gaucher disease

Manglu Ghosh & Anr. v. Union of India GM Northern Railway

17 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2043
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the parents of a deceased passenger who fell from a train, holding the Railways strictly liable under the Railways Act despite minor contradictions regarding the ticket.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 strict liability bona fide passenger

Suneal Mangal v. M/S Prime Maxi Mall Management & Anr.

17 Apr 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:2052

The Delhi High Court held that a director who signed an agreement only in his capacity as director is neither a necessary nor proper party to a suit against the company and can be summoned as a witness instead.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 1 Rule 10 CPC impleadment of parties necessary party proper party

JK Metal Industries v. Lloyds Agency & Anr.

17 Apr 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. · 2014:DHC:2050

The Delhi High Court granted unconditional leave to defend to a surveyor in an insurance claim suit, holding that disputed factual issues and non-liability as a non-insurer entitle the defendant to contest the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend insurance contract surveyor liability