Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited & Anr. v. Krishnaben Dipesh Gol & Ors.

25 Jul 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:5491

The Delhi High Court held that the well-known trademark 'AMUL' is entitled to protection across classes and directed cancellation of the respondent's identical mark registered in Class-06 for infringement and passing off.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant well-known trademark trademark infringement passing off trademark cancellation

MGB FINLEASE PVT LTD v. KANWALJEET SINGH

25 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5481

The Delhi High Court refused to initiate contempt proceedings for non-compliance with a decree, emphasizing that contempt jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly and alternative execution remedies should be pursued first.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Execution of decree Order XXXVII CPC Dishonoured cheque

Shergil v. M/S VRC Constructions India Pvt. Ltd.

25 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5517

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file replication despite prior closure of the right, imposing costs to balance procedural fairness.

civil appeal_allowed replication filing delay costs trial court

Mr. Manish and Ms. Seema Singh v. Saroj Jain

25 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5518

The court dismissed the tenant's petition seeking amendment of the written statement to reflect subsequent developments and upheld the admission of a Sale Deed placed on record by the landlady, holding that such amendments were unnecessary and procedural irregularities did not invalidate relevant evidence.

civil petition_dismissed eviction petition bona fide requirement amendment of written statement subsequent developments

Vir Pal v. Vijay Kumar Farshwal and Anr

25 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5519

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order against a tenant who failed to defend the petition and dismissed his subsequent frivolous applications challenging ownership and alleging fraud.

civil appeal_dismissed eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act bona fide requirement adverse possession

AMR INDIA LTD v. NBCC INDIA LTD & ORS

25 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5685-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a bidder for failing to submit fresh Bank Solvency Certificates after revision of estimated costs in a tender, emphasizing strict compliance with tender conditions and limited judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Bank Solvency Certificate Tender Conditions Estimated Cost Revision Bid Disqualification

SD Windlesh v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:5532-DB
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Delhi High Court directs expeditious action by DDA to remove illegal encroachments on Yamuna floodplains and mandates protection of cleared areas to prevent future encroachments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Yamuna floodplains illegal encroachment Delhi Development Authority public interest litigation

Shiva Build Tech Private Limited v. Northern Railway & Anr

25 Jul 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MANMOHAN; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA · 2024:DHC:5547-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-speaking tender rejection order that forfeited earnest money and banned business without issuing a show cause notice, emphasizing the necessity of reasons and fair hearing in administrative actions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant writ petition forfeiture of earnest money deposit banning of business speaking order

Vishal Choudhary v. SNPC Machines Private Limited & Ors

25 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5577-DB

The Delhi High Court modified an interim injunction in a patent infringement suit to permit the appellant to sell eight already manufactured brick making machines pending appeal, subject to safeguards protecting the respondents' interests.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction patent infringement balance of convenience irreparable injury

SHRI HARISH BAJAJ v. SHRI YOGI BAJAJ & ORS.

25 Jul 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:5581
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The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful compromise partitioning the suit property and allowed refund of Court fees following an early settlement under CPC and Court Fees Act provisions.

civil appeal_allowed compromise Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC Settlement Agreement

M S Paramount Premier Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Neeraj Grover & Anr.

25 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5595-DB

Limitation for filing a Section 34 petition against an arbitral award runs from the date of disposal of any Section 33 application, regardless of whether the application was allowed or dismissed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 33 Section 34 Limitation period

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH DIRECTORATE OF FAMILY WELFARE v. NISHA AND ORS

25 Jul 2024 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT; GIRISH KATHPALIA · 2024:DHC:5549-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal and upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order directing regularization of long-term contractual ANMs engaged under the RCH project, emphasizing protection against indefinite contractual exploitation.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant contractual employment regularization Auxiliary Nurse Midwives Reproductive and Child Health project

Abdul Mir Khalick v. Oriflame India Pvt. Ltd.

25 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5603-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that courts must exercise discretion cautiously under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC and not pass judgment solely on non-filing of written statement without considering disputed facts or evidence, and set aside a decree granting pre-suit interest without legal basis.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 10 CPC discretionary judgment failure to file written statement pre-suit interest

Purshottam Lal Tandon v. M/S City Super Market & Ors

25 Jul 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5556

The Delhi High Court held that when an amendment causes a suit to exceed the Court's pecuniary jurisdiction, the suit should be transferred under Section 24(5) CPC rather than plaint returned, to avoid de novo proceedings and further justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of plaint pecuniary jurisdiction Section 24(5) CPC Order VII Rule 10 CPC

Grandeur Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Gramin Vikas Trust

25 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5935

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) Arbitral Tribunal mandate extension High Court jurisdiction

Meshar Jahan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

24 Jul 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5507

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 376 IPC, holding that serious offences like rape require trial despite matrimonial disputes and possible settlements.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC rape

PIO, RP CELL, SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION v. CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION AND ANR

24 Jul 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:5801

The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC's award of Rs. 50,000 compensation against SDMC for wilful denial of RTI information regarding unauthorized parking charges, affirming the Commission's broad remedial powers under Section 19(8)(b) of the RTI Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 19(8)(b) compensation Central Information Commission

Liberty General Insurance Co Ltd v. Lallan Thakur @ Lalan Kumar & Ors.

24 Jul 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5800

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's award of compensation for injuries and permanent disability caused by rash and negligent driving.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Motor Accident Claim Tribunal Compensation Permanent Disability

Sanjeev Malik v. M/S Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors

24 Jul 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5798
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of 799 days delay in filing an appeal against an ex-parte Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause and was duly served with notices.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 ex-parte award Motor Vehicles Act 1988

Bibi Sabera v. Major Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pant@ Himmat Khan

24 Jul 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:5835

The Delhi High Court held that a woman’s citizenship status is irrelevant for relief under the Domestic Violence Act and set aside the order directing inquiry into the petitioner’s citizenship.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act shared household citizenship irrelevant domestic relationship