Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Siddharth Duggal v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The court held that only the sole proprietor is liable under Section 138 NI Act for cheque dishonour in a sole proprietorship, rejected the need for scientific examination of the cheque where signature was admitted, and allowed summoning of witnesses to prove proprietorship status.
Britannia Industries Limited v. Amar Biscuit Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an ad interim injunction restraining the defendants from using a deceptively similar mark and packaging to Britannia's 'GOOD DAY' butter cookies, recognizing the plaintiff's prima facie case of trademark infringement and passing off.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Fujitsu India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s finding that the Resale Price Method is the appropriate transfer pricing method for a distributor who resells goods without value addition, dismissing the revenue’s appeal against use of TNMM.
Novartis AG v. GNOVA Biotech Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in terms of a settlement granting permanent injunction, removal of infringing materials, and compensation to the plaintiff.
Rakesh Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld preventive notices under Sections 107/111 Cr.P.C. in a property dispute, dismissing the petition challenging them and directing police protection for the petitioners.
MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Ltd. v. Ombudsman, Reserve Bank of India
The Delhi High Court held that the RBI Ombudsman must adhere to natural justice by passing reasoned orders and set aside unreasoned rejection orders, remitting the matter for fresh consideration.
Parshu Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for extortion but reduced the sentence to the period already served, exercising discretion due to the petitioner’s age, conduct, and family circumstances.
Master Harsh v. The Commissioner of Delhi Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that existing legal provisions adequately address delays in filing chargesheets and victim compensation, dismissing the petition seeking mandamus and compensation for delayed chargesheet in a child injury case.
Abdur Rahman v. Sports Management Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing a national squash player to use the SB Stadium facilities despite disputed outstanding dues, emphasizing the need for fair procedure before debarment.
Alia Rajput v. Director of Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for pay parity to a Medical Officer in a private unaided minority school, holding that in absence of statutory recruitment rules and prescribed qualifications, employment terms are contractual and no legal right to pay parity arises.
Samvit Dhar v. Rhythma Kaul
The Delhi High Court disposed of the maintenance appeal by recording a mutual settlement between spouses resolving all matrimonial disputes and pending litigation.
Yashpal v. Mukesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's order directing police inquiry into the petitioner's alleged cohabitation with another woman and children under the DV Act, dismissing the petition challenging such procedural directions.
S v. The State and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that polygraph test results are inadmissible and cannot be relied upon at the charge framing stage, set aside the Trial Court's order discharging accused based on such tests, and disapproved court-ordered polygraph tests at bail stage.
South Delhi Motorcycles & Anr. v. IDFC First Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning orders in cheque dishonour complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual defenses cannot be adjudicated at the quashing stage and that amalgamation transfers all liabilities to the successor bank.
Amit Sharma v. State
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a large-scale online financial cheating case due to the gravity of the offence, the accused's role as beneficiary, and non-cooperation with investigation.
M/S Raghav Aditya Chits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. M/S Maya Toys
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking forensic examination of disputed cheques, holding that mere denial of signatures without specific evidence of forgery is insufficient to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Rajesh Kapoor v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a demand notice and assessment order passed without considering the assessee's reply, directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 15 v. Madhu Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 are invalid if the notice is not served at the correct address known to the Assessing Officer.
Yashpal Sharma v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a privatized company with majority private shareholding is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the petition challenging disciplinary proceedings.
Rajiv Mehra & Anr v. Ravi Bhushan
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition and set aside the dismissal of eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that bona fide requirement is presumed and the tenant failed to prove availability of suitable alternative accommodation.