Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Ashish Bhalla v. State
The Delhi High Court held that an FIR under IPC is maintainable despite ongoing SFIO investigation under the Companies Act, 2013, and refused to quash the FIR on grounds of parallel proceedings or abuse of process.
Aude Priya Donatelle Wacziarg Ep Engel & Ors. v. Pan Macmillan Publishing India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit concerning defamation and copyright infringement over a book publication by recording the parties' settlement and agreed deletions, granting permanent injunctions accordingly.
Burger King Corporation v. Swapnil Patil & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions and directed blocking of fraudulent domain names and freezing of bank accounts to protect Burger King's trademark from unauthorized and deceptive use in fake franchise schemes.
LT COL RAMANDEEP SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join posting at Ferozpur without prejudice to his rights to seek compassionate posting or premature retirement, mandating expeditious consideration of such applications despite an embargo period.
Prem Babu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking alternate allotment of a demolished tenement due to delay, non-compliance with payment conditions, and unresolved factual disputes not suitable for writ adjudication.
TIA MAJUMDAR v. STATE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly proved Will while declaring bequests to attesting witnesses void under Section 67 of the Indian Succession Act.
Behl, Deveshi Madan and Gunjan Soni v. Amar Singh Bhalla
The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of civil contempt for wilfully disobeying court orders and breaching undertakings to pay compensation, sentencing him to six months imprisonment.
BAYER CORPORATION & ANR v. CIPLA LTD
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit in terms of a lawful Settlement Agreement between Bayer Corporation and Cipla Ltd, allowing withdrawal of the suit and counterclaim.
Asha Gupta & Anr. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of MPD 2021 provisions permitting zero rear setback for plots up to 250 sq. meters and dismissed the petition challenging sanctioned construction on grounds of violation of fundamental rights and building laws.
Manoj Dwivedi v. State Through Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 174A IPC against the petitioner, holding that offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC do not warrant declaration as Proclaimed Offender under Section 82 Cr.P.C.
Bureau of Indian Standard Laboratory Employees Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to notify proposed amendments to BIS recruitment regulations, holding that executive discretion in framing rules is not subject to judicial interference absent violation of fundamental or statutory rights.
MS Nisha @ Nisaba Godrej & Ors. v. Mr Chaitanya Kumar Rampal
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the petitioners' application to reject the plaint, holding that a suit against legal heirs discloses a cause of action and the court has territorial jurisdiction, with revisional interference unwarranted.
M VIJAY KUMARAN v. AJEET PRASAD AGGARWAL & ORS.
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action based on alleged illegal construction affecting the respondent's peaceful enjoyment of property, and refused to interfere in revisional jurisdiction.
Jitender Aggarwal v. Uday Sharma and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal challenging a motor accident compensation award, upholding owner liability and the quantum of compensation despite limited documentary proof.
Pradeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the appeal and granted suspension of sentence to the appellant convicted under POCSO and IPC, considering contradictions in evidence and other factors.
Bharat Chugh v. Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order directing the defendant to deposit Rs. 12,00,000 as a condition for leave to defend a summary suit, rejecting the unsubstantiated defence of investment losses.
Mahesh Prasad & Ors. v. National Ins Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court modified the contributory negligence from 25% to 10% and granted loss of consortium to the claimants, enhancing the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident claim.
Vineet Gandhi v. Shikha Gandhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the father's appeal directing court-supervised visitation with the child to restore their relationship, emphasizing the child's welfare over mere preference.
Harish Kumar Gautam v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s discretionary one-time relaxation of age limits for student elections during the COVID-19 pandemic, dismissing the PIL challenging it for lack of merit and public interest.
Aslam Sayyed v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a director implicated in a multi-crore investment fraud case, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation amid serious financial irregularities.