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Meena Devi v. Vijay Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance order of Rs. 600 per month under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing the petition challenging it due to the respondent's limited income and multiple dependents despite the petitioner's independent property and prior settlement.
Anjali and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging illegal detention and police harassment, holding that police raids and investigations into illicit liquor trade were lawful and no prima facie violation of fundamental rights was established.
Vinay v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from recruitment examinations conducted by NTA fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, and writ petitions challenging such processes are not maintainable before the High Court.
The Commissioner of Central Tax, GST, Delhi (West) v. Adesh Jain
The Delhi High Court held that an accused is entitled to statutory bail under Section 167(2) CrPC if investigation is not completed within the prescribed period, even if earlier bail was cancelled.
Sumit Baisoya and Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
BlackBerry Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs
Delhi High Court allowed BlackBerry's patent appeal, holding that the invention involving automatic media file selection and cache management demonstrates technical effect beyond a computer program per se, directing claim amendments and grant of patent.
Sonu Kumar@ Sohan v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.
Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 506, and 323 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and consent of the complainant, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Pradeep @ Golu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a habitual offender charged with murder and arms offences, emphasizing strong prima facie evidence, eyewitness identification, and threats to witnesses.
BlackBerry Limited v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of BlackBerry's patent application on wireless system administration, holding it to be a non-patentable algorithmic invention under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970.
Bimla Sachdev v. Subur
The Delhi High Court held the DDA guilty of contempt for wilful disobedience but accepted their apology and mandated institutional reforms to ensure amicable resolution of disputes and prevent future litigation.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited v. Manoj
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of The Indian Hotels Company Limited, restraining unauthorized use of its 'TAJ' trademark and awarding damages against a defendant who failed to defend trademark and copyright infringement claims.
Castrol Limited v. Gautam Kumar, Trading as Shri Balaji Oil & Chemicals and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and awarded damages against defendants for repeated trademark and copyright infringement and passing off, disposing the suit under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendants' failure to contest.
TCNS Clothing Company Limited v. A AND A ENTERPRISES & ORS
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, while leaving other grievances open for separate adjudication.
Shally Gupta v. The Chairman All India Technical Education Counsel
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing AICTE to round off her marks from 39.29% to 40% in the validation exam, thereby validating her B.Tech degree in line with precedents granting similar relief to candidates narrowly failing the exam.
Tushar Kant Ganguli thr Lrs v. Sanjay Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated application under Section 151 CPC seeking appointment of a handwriting expert to examine disputed signatures, holding that such relief cannot be sought indirectly after prior rejection and at the final stage of the suit.
Vidushi Kasniya v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's policy excluding Karate from the Sports Supernumerary Quota for postgraduate admissions, dismissing the petitioner's claim of discrimination and violation of equality rights.
Kusum Chhetri (Deceased) Through LR v. Raj Rani Juneja (Deceased) Through LR & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing substitution of legal representatives despite delay, emphasizing a liberal approach during the Covid-19 pandemic and limiting interference under Article 227 to cases of perverse findings.
Nikita Kashyap v. Delhi University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of LL.M. admission, holding that strict compliance with university prospectus eligibility criteria is mandatory and courts will not interfere where the candidate fails to fulfill such conditions.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ seeking consideration for premature release under the 2004 Policy and extended his furlough with conditions pending such consideration.