Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
National Highways Authority of India v. T. Suryanarayana Reddy
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding demonetisation as a force majeure event excusing toll payments and ruled that penalty refund claims are arbitrable despite contractual exclusions.
Arsadi Khatoon v. State
The court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of a rescued minor child engaged in child labour, directing the petitioner to approach the Child Welfare Committee for custody.
Naveen Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an absconder accused in a dowry death case, reaffirming that proclaimed offenders are ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail except in exceptional circumstances.
M/S INDOCHEM AND POLYMERS v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 207 ZONE 11
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 for failure to consider the taxpayer’s detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with a personal hearing.
InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors. v. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs Defendants to deposit security for patent infringement claims, refuses modification of consent order without consent, and outlines confidentiality club protocols in SEP litigation.
Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the impugned order dismissing the interlocutory application, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration due to reliance on unpleaded facts and failure to consider a registered relinquishment deed.
Sohan Lal Gupta v. The Principal DAV Public School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the school granted admission to the petitioner’s daughter as an EWS student in compliance with the RTE Act and DoE procedures.
BLUSMART FLEET PVT. LTD. v. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve a dispute under a Dry Lease agreement, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.
Simla Holdings v. The Assistant Commissioner Central Tax Division Rohini, Delhi West
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation for filing an appeal against a tax demand order begins from the date the order is uploaded on the common portal, and dismissed the writ petition for non-maintainability due to availability of an alternative remedy.
MS Babaji Bags A Proprietary Firm v. Union of India Ministry of Finance Department
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order due to defective communication of hearing notice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.
Ajay Bajpai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing allotment of an alternative plot to the petitioner whose land was acquired, holding that ownership of property outside Delhi does not disqualify entitlement under the Government's policy.
Sachin Kumar v. Ravi Ahuja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement in a civil suit is inviolable and delay beyond this period cannot be condoned, dismissing the appeal against closure of the right to file the Written Statement.
Vibhor Sahai & Ors. v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
HERO INVESTCORP PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ASHOK KUMAR AND ORS
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to the Plaintiffs against Defendants selling counterfeit 'HERO' motorcycle engine oil, holding that failure to contest the suit amounted to deemed admission of trademark and copyright infringement.
S. S. Verma v. Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 14 years challenging a disciplinary penalty due to unexplained delay and held that delay must be cogently justified for condonation.
Urmil Mittal v. Tajoh Taloh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for non-compliance of its 2013 order, holding that substantial compliance was made and no wilful disobedience occurred.
Lt Cdr Sandeep Bhatnagar v. Director General Border Security Force & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition alleging non-compliance of promotion orders, holding that substantial compliance was made and that merits of seniority claims cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings.
Lalit Mohan & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under serious IPC sections based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC in non-compoundable offences.
Vineet Gupta v. M/S Indian Biodiesal Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to include facts and reliefs consequential to impleading new defendants, holding that such amendments are permissible under CPC despite prior objections on limitation and relevance.
National Research Development Corporation and Another v. M/S MECPRO Heavy Engineering Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing royalty and technology transfer claims as barred by limitation, rejecting the petitioners' argument of a continuing cause of action.