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Dr. Harvinder Popli v. Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference with a Show Cause Notice is generally unwarranted unless malafide is shown, and directed the University to consider the petitioner’s reply and grant a personal hearing before taking any adverse action.
Sanjay Nagar@ Sanjay and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in less serious offences.
Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited v. Baby Forest Ayurveda Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that defendants' registered mark 'BABY FOREST' is not deceptively similar to plaintiff's 'FOREST ESSENTIALS' mark, emphasizing the need for holistic assessment of trademarks and modern consumer behavior.
Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd. v. Rajshekhar Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a fundamentally defective initial filing under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act does not toll limitation, and court vacations do not extend the strict limitation period.
Anchal Gupta v. Ashish Gupta
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal against the Family Court's order for freezing bank accounts and questioned document authenticity, emphasizing the right to be heard before passing such directions.
Jacob Vadakkanchery v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to mandate doctors to inform patients of drug side effects, holding existing laws suffice and courts cannot direct legislative policy absent a vacuum.
DLF Homes Rajapura Pvt Ltd v. Amardeep Singh Tiwana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the maintainability of a consumer complaint under Section 12(1)(c) of the Consumer Protection Act, directing the parties to seek appropriate remedy before the NCDRC in accordance with Supreme Court precedent.
Pathkind Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. v. Maharaja Agrasen Multispecialty Hospital & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and directed appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from a contract with an arbitration clause where the respondent failed to respond.
Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf alias Jackie Shroff v. The Peppy Store & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions protecting actor Jackie Shroff’s personality and publicity rights against unauthorized commercial use of his persona while balancing freedom of expression in digital content.
CEC-CICI JV & Ors. v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' belated application to file additional documents in a Commercial Suit, holding that strict timelines under Order XI Rule 1 CPC as amended by the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 must be adhered to and no discretion exists to allow filing beyond 30 days without sufficient explanation.
TWC Aviation Capital Limited v. SpiceJet Limited
The Delhi High Court held that UK Court orders regarding possession of leased aircraft and engines are enforceable in India under Sections 13 and 44A CPC and directed the Defendant to deliver possession to the Plaintiff.
Rachita Francis Xavier v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the Central Government to consider citizenship registration under Section 5(4) of the Citizenship Act for a minor born in India to foreign citizen parents, recognizing her right to citizenship and passport in light of constitutional and international human rights obligations.
M/S Nitya Nand and Sons Contractors Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to respond to arbitration notices.
Amit Sahni v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed PILs seeking regulation and capping of private airline airfares, holding that DGCA's existing regulatory framework and the legislative shift to deregulation preclude judicial intervention.
Ram Dutt Tyagi v. State Thr. C.B.I.; Subhash Chand v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a corruption case due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict proof requirements under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Subhash Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers must be raised only by election petition after elections, and writ petitions under Article 226 are barred at the pre-election stage by Article 329(b) of the Constitution.
DLF Homes Rajapura Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's order on maintainability of a class action consumer complaint, directing the NCDRC to adjudicate the matter on merits in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Union of India v. Raj Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary charges against a Regional Director, holding that granting permission for shifting registered offices under the Companies Act is a quasi-judicial function and disciplinary action without allegations of corruption or recklessness is impermissible.
Kishor Kumar Makwana v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing that while the petitioner’s reversion to substantive post was valid, his terminal benefits must reflect the higher pay drawn during 14 years of ad hoc service, and quashed recovery of excess salary paid post reversion.
Deepak Tomar v. Rajiv Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to demarcate and remove unauthorized constructions on urbanized Gram Sabha land, recognizing the shift in jurisdiction from Revenue Authorities to DDA.