Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Arun Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a DG’s displeasure is not a penalty and cannot alone justify denial of promotion if the officer meets the APAR benchmark, directing reconsideration of the petitioner’s promotion ignoring the displeasure.
M/S S.A. YADAV ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. STATE
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 CrPC, holding that police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC is not warranted in a civil dispute where the complainant possesses sufficient evidence and no miscarriage of justice is shown.
Davinder Kaur & Anr. v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recognized private unaided minority schools are statutorily bound under Section 10(1) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 to pay salaries and benefits as per 6th and 7th CPC recommendations, directing payment of arrears with interest to retired employees.
K.K. Electro Appliances Pvt Ltd v. Shree Vardhman Engg. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court cancelled the respondent’s trademark registration for 'INDO AIR' in Class 11, holding it infringed the petitioner’s prior registered trademark 'INDO' due to deceptive similarity and likelihood of confusion.
Ram Singh v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of a constable for corruption due to lack of proof of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification, emphasizing that mere possession of tainted money is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Shambhu Bhardwaj and Ors v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that street vendors cannot claim stationary vendor status or fixed sites without a vending plan and prior notice is required before demolition of vending structures.
Union of India v. Ravi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of promotion based on an upgraded APAR despite expiry of the original selection panel's validity.
FMI LIMITED v. FAKHRUDDIN SAIFUDDIN BHARMAL
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs against a reseller for using a deceptively similar trademark infringing the plaintiff's registered mark.
Lalit v. Central Reserve Police Force
The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF officer injured in service is entitled to notional Senior Time Scale benefits retrospectively upon regaining medical fitness, but not to arrears of pay.
Council of Architecture v. Dobariya Mohit Ramnikal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed a Single Judge's order directing recognition of a foreign architectural degree not listed under the Architects Act, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedures and expert evaluation.
M/S Prakash Pipes Limited v. M/S Jaiswal Traders
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, restraining defendant no.2 from infringing the registered trademark "PRAKASH" and awarded damages and costs due to defendant's non-appearance and unauthorized use.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of Dr. Shashi Tharoor for defamation under Section 500 IPC, holding that a political party is an identifiable group capable of being defamed and that the complainant had locus standi under Section 199 Cr.P.C.
The Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr. v. Syndicate Innovations International Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that an unconditional import license for firearm 'frames' and 'slides' includes pre-fitted operational parts, dismissing the government's appeal against release of the consignment.
Govind Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission of India cannot adjudicate internal party election disputes and upheld its recognition of the Nitish Kumar-led faction of JDU as legitimate under the RP Act and Symbols Order.
Mr. Nipun Arora and Ms. Annanya Mehan v. Raj Rani
The High Court held that the appeal was maintainable only before the Senior Civil Judge and granted a one-week interim stay of execution to enable the petitioner to file a fresh appeal before the competent court.
VIVO Mobile Communication Co Ltd v. Mr Jitendra Kumar Tiwari Trading as Maa Vaishnavi Chemicals
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and declared 'VIVO' a well-known trademark, holding that the defendant's use of a deceptively similar mark infringed the plaintiff's rights and caused passing off.
Iqbal Ahmed v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, ruling that absence of injuries does not negate rape and the accused failed to prove alibi.
St. Stephen College v. Hargun Singh Ahluwalia
The Delhi High Court held that excess provisional admissions beyond sanctioned intake infringe minority institution rights under Article 30 and cautioned against granting admissions by interim orders without adequate notice, restraining students from attending classes pending final adjudication.
Nasir v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order under the DV Act, emphasizing the husband's legal duty to maintain his wife and child despite his claimed low income and dismissed the revision petition challenging the order.
Sh. Ashok Mittal & Anr. v. Sh. Manjhi Sahu
The High Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the existence of employer-employee relationship is a factual issue requiring trial and cannot be decided as a preliminary issue.