Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Saregama India Limited v. Vels Film International Limited & Ors.
The court held that the plaintiff, as assignee of the producer's rights, owns the copyright in the song including lyrics and sound recording, and allowed defendant's use subject to license fee deposit, clarifying the interplay of composer and producer rights under the Copyright Act.
Yashpal Sachdeva v. Sunil Relli
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the suit challenging a duly registered Sale Deed for failure to disclose a cause of action and non-payment of court fees, holding that oral averments contrary to the Sale Deed are inadmissible and fraud allegations were already negated by a prior quashing order.
Raj Kishore v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant under the POCSO Act due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's minority and inconsistencies regarding consent, granting benefit of doubt to the accused.
Simmi Walia v. Rakesh Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant based on admissions in pleadings under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, emphasizing speedy justice and rejecting disputes over immaterial details.
Charan Singh @ Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Charan Singh @ Babli in a murder and attempt to murder case involving firearm use, holding that the gravity of offence and active role of accused preclude bail despite trial delay.
Vicky @ Vicky Tiwari v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an attempt to murder case due to simple injuries, lack of weapon recovery, prolonged trial, and previous acquittal negating criminal propensity.
Rawel Singh & Anr v. Vinod Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court allowed tenants time until 31.08.2025 to vacate premises on condition of filing an undertaking, waiving interim user charges subject to compliance.
St Giri School v. Mr. Dharmendra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition against police respondents for non-compliance with court directions, accepting their assurance to cooperate post-election with liberty to revive if default continues.
CAPSAVE FINANCE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after RBI superseded the Board and appointed an Administrator of Aviom India Housing Finance under statutory powers, granting liberty to file afresh if needed.
Mahesh Kumar v. Vijay Kumar Dev & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its 2017 order, holding that grievances about survey entries must be challenged through a substantive petition and not contempt proceedings.
Nisha Gupta v. LIC Housing Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed LIC Housing Finance Ltd. to reconsider the petitioners' request to participate in a recovery scheme and pass a reasoned order within two weeks.
NTPC Limited v. Jindal ITF Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages to Jindal ITF Ltd. against NTPC for breach of a coal transportation contract, affirming limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act and validating the tribunal's interpretation of contract terms and damages.
Const. Rambir Singh v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The High Court clarified the scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings, remanding the matter for fresh consideration to ensure findings are supported by evidence and punishment is proportionate.
K Srinivasan and Anr v. Shri Govind Mohan and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of a stay order due to an inadvertent reference to the petitioner’s rank, holding that mere inadvertence without willful disobedience does not constitute contempt.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ravi Prakash
The Delhi High Court quashed a Central Administrative Tribunal order disposing of multiple cases without individual consideration and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
Subhash Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary compulsory retirement and reinstatement of a CISF officer, ruling that minor punishments in the service record justify such administrative action and the intervening period may be regularized as leave absent malafide.
Sandeep Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant's voluntary retirement under Rule 56(k) is deemed accepted on expiry of the notice period unless permission is formally withheld with communication, and pending inquiries without charge-sheet do not justify withholding.
New Delhi Television Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 13 New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the question whether an undertaking amounts to an international transaction must be examined by the Assessing Officer with reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer, setting aside the ITAT's broad remand and clarifying the scope of inquiry.
Bhagwat Prasad Sharma & Anr v. Satish Kumar & Anr
The High Court upheld the cancellation of the insurance policy due to dishonour of cheque and dismissed the appeal, holding the owner liable for compensation in a motor accident claim.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shabir & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the inclusion of future prospects in motor accident compensation even for deceased employees on fixed salaries, aligning with Supreme Court precedents emphasizing just and fair compensation.