Delhi High Court
47,915 judgments
Md. Shamim v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that a writ petition filed after a 17-year delay is barred by laches, especially where the limited license period for land allotment had expired.
Asha Rani Sukhija v. Pankaj Sikri
The Delhi High Court held that after transfer of a suit due to change in pecuniary jurisdiction, the Trial Court is competent to consider applications for appointment of a Local Commissioner despite prior sealing orders by the High Court.
Rana v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld its Original Side Rule mandating a strict 120-day timeline for filing written statements without judicial discretion to condone delay, affirming the overriding effect of Section 129 CPC and dismissing the constitutional challenge.
MCAM SURLON INDIA LTD. v. MS METALON MARKETING DELHI PARTNERSHIP FIRM & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the plaintiff's registered trademark 'METALON' after termination of the distribution agreement, holding such use amounts to trademark infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Ravinder Singh & Raveesha Gupta v. Delhi University
The Delhi High Court directed provisional admission of petitioners to St. Stephen's College after they were denied approval despite qualifying and being allocated seats under the University of Delhi's admission process.
State (G.N.C.T.) of Delhi v. Mohit Kumar & Sandeep Kumar
The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 308/34 IPC, holding that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt the intentional infliction of injury likely to cause death.
Castrol Limited v. Motogulf India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining defendants from using infringing marks and device marks similar to plaintiff's well-known 'CASTROL' trademark, ordered withdrawal of conflicting applications, and awarded costs.
Dr Supreeti Chahal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging non-recognition of MDS degrees by the Dental Council of India on territorial jurisdiction grounds, directing petitioners to approach courts in Haryana.
Neeraj v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in an armed robbery case after material witnesses failed to identify him and he had been in custody for nearly three years, imposing strict conditions to mitigate risks.
Technocrats Advisory Services Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as agreed by both parties.
Rakesh Sachdeva v. Rajesh Sachdeva
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the respondent's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in a civil suit, emphasizing cooperation and timely disposal.
Leaseplan India Private Limited v. Ecogreen Envirotech Solutions Limited
The Delhi High Court held that it can extend an arbitrator's mandate post-expiry under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act, allowing continuation of arbitration despite delayed joint application for extension.
Union of India v. Chandra Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the payment of provisional pension in place of regular pension without issuing a show cause notice, holding that natural justice need not be observed where entitlement is clear and undisputed due to pending disciplinary proceedings.
Shinoj K.A. and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging seniority lists after the respondent corrected the lists during litigation, directing petitioners to seek separate representation for seniority issues in a different grade.
Palyam Delhi Prasad v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for prolonged overstay of leave and refusal to rejoin duty, rejecting his plea for reinstatement after a six-year delay.
AXIS FINANCE LIMITED v. RITESH RAMKRUSHNA SHENDE
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court must appoint an arbitrator if a valid arbitration agreement exists, regardless of parallel criminal proceedings or fraud allegations.
Raj Pal and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing payment of subsistence allowance under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act to workers reinstated by award but prevented from joining due to pending writ petition, emphasizing that merits of the dispute cannot bar such relief.
Gunjan@Girija Kumari & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under IPC and SC/ST Act, holding that a strong suspicion based on material suffices at the charge framing stage without requiring a mini-trial.
Payal Jain v. Mamta Nagpal
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite hearing of contempt applications against an advocate to enable compliance with the Bar Council of Delhi's verification deadline.
Sushila Singh v. Dilip Singh
The High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending application to set aside the order closing the petitioner's right to file reply in probate proceedings before entertaining further challenge.