Delhi High Court
33,049 judgments
Jai Narayan v. State
The High Court acquitted the appellant in a corruption case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredient of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sunita Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim award attributing 40% contributory negligence to the deceased, dismissed the insurer's appeal, and enhanced the loss of consortium compensation for the claimants.
Policybazaar Insurance Web Aggregator & Anr. v. Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that use of registered trademarks as keywords in Google AdWords constitutes 'use' under the Trade Marks Act but without actual confusion or deception, such use does not amount to infringement, dismissing plaintiffs' interim relief applications.
M K Hamied & Anr. v. State through Abhijit Ghosh
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against Cipla Ltd. executives for non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, emphasizing the necessity of supplying samples and reports to manufacturers and judicial scrutiny before summoning.
M K Hameid & Anr. v. State through K T Raghu Kumar Drugs Inspector
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against Cipla Ltd. executives for non-compliance with mandatory sample and report procedures under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and failure to establish a prima facie case.
M K Hamied & Anr. v. State through Sundeep B J Drugs Inspector
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against Cipla directors for non-compliance with mandatory drug sampling and reporting procedures under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, emphasizing procedural safeguards and the necessity of judicial inquiry before summoning.
M K Hameid & Anr. v. State through Abhijit Singh
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against Cipla Ltd. executives for non-compliance with mandatory sample and report supply provisions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and failure of the Magistrate to apply judicial mind before summoning.
The Trustees of Princeton University v. The Vagdevi Educational Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the defendants' prior continuous use of the mark "PRINCETON" since 1991 entitles them to protection under Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, dismissing the plaintiff's claim for injunction despite trademark infringement.
Ratan Kumar and Anr v. Santosh Jalutharia and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord holding a perpetual lease from DDA qualifies as 'owner' under the Delhi Rent Control Act and is entitled to evict a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds, dismissing the tenant's challenge to ownership.
Kanav Arora v. The State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC under its inherent powers, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process given the parties' amicable settlement and factual circumstances.
Firoz and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC where the victim voluntarily married the accused and lived with him, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Shakib Ali @ Sahil v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC based on a settlement between parties and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such power must be exercised sparingly and with regard to the nature of the offence.
Neeta Mitroo & Others v. Deepak Sant Ram & Deepak Gupta & Others
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for cancellation of registered documents is not barred by limitation if the plaintiff acquires knowledge of the documents and alleged fraud belatedly, and dismissed the application for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central-1 v. Surya Agrotech Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court held that undisclosed income taxed in one group company cannot be taxed again in other group companies when routed as share capital, dismissing the revenue's appeal against the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's order.
Gopal Corporates LLP v. Commissioner Delhi-East, GST-Central Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld Rule 8 of the CTUT Rules 2010, ruling that excise duty on chewing tobacco packing machines must be calculated based on the maximum number of machines installed during a month, not on a proportionate basis of actual days operated.
Sheetal Sharma & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging cheating and forgery, holding that investigation must continue as the allegations disclose cognizable offences and no exceptional grounds for quashing exist.
Anjali v. State (GNCT Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioner in possession of intermediate quantity of ganja under NDPS Act, holding that rigour of section 37 does not apply and bail is permissible with conditions.
Razia Begum v. Commissioner Employees Compensation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed compensation to the mother of a missing employee under the Employees’ Compensation Act based on CBI investigation concluding the employee's death, setting aside the prior rejection for lack of seven years’ lapse.
Ishrail Ali v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in a robbery case, holding that use of a toy pistol to induce fear attracts Section 397 IPC and recovery of stolen money justifies denial of bail.
Adavya Arya v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a school must admit a DG category student once shortlisted by the Directorate of Education unless it timely objects to the seat matrix, confirming the petitioner's admission permanently.