Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Babita & Ors.
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's discharge of female accused at the charge framing stage for lack of valid reasons and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, emphasizing that gender-based presumptions are impermissible and a prima facie case must be objectively assessed.
Union of India v. Pradeep Mathur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld that CPCB employees governed by a Contributory Provident Fund scheme are not entitled to pension benefits under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.
Dipika Malhotra v. Neera Grover & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s refusal to recall the plaintiff-witness for further cross-examination, holding that Order 18 Rule 17 CPC does not permit such recall by parties and that the application was intended to delay the trial.
Naseeb v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a murder case after key witnesses turned hostile and considering the prolonged trial, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and conditions to prevent tampering.
Ashok v. Satnam Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's suit for possession and permanent injunction based on better title supported by unregistered documents, dismissing the defendants' tenancy claim and the second appeal for lack of substantial question of law.
SAP SE v. ERP TRAINING INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions against unauthorized use of SAP trademarks and copyrighted training materials, ordered suspension of infringing domain names and social media accounts, and allowed impleadment of additional defendants including domain registrars and social media platforms.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Lalita Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by adjusting future prospects and personal expense deductions, upheld the validity of the driver's license, and rejected the insurer's recovery rights against the driver and owner.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Rohit Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a POCSO case, affirming reliance on Aadhaar card for age determination in absence of statutory birth certificates and no prima facie evidence of offence.
Faimud v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for armed robbery, ruling that mere exhibition of a deadly weapon to instill fear suffices under Section 397 IPC, and affirmed the trial court's judgment dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Dhananjay Yadav v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the medical board's decision declaring the petitioner unfit for promotion due to Ptosis corrective surgery not remaining successful for the mandatory six-month period as per recruitment medical guidelines.
Vaibhav Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a heinous acid attack case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence, victim's trauma, and societal impact over the accused's prolonged incarceration.
Rahul v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious sexual offence case against a minor, emphasizing the gravity of allegations, victim's consistent testimony, and threats to the victim's family.
Sultan Ansari v. DRI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a manager-cum-chemist accused of conspiracy and falsification of records in illegal trade of controlled and psychotropic substances, holding that the statutory embargo under Section 37 of the NDPS Act bars bail absent reasonable grounds to believe innocence.
Quari Mohammed Hanif Samadi v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of trafficking commercial quantity heroin after he served more than half the minimum sentence, emphasizing the right to liberty and imposing strict bail conditions.
Sohrab v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life-convict prisoner to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, holding that parole cannot be denied solely on the basis of the nature of offence without considering special circumstances and the prisoner’s right to legal remedies.
Mohd Hasan @Nanhe v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the refusal to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that such interlocutory orders are not revisable and recalling witnesses after long delay without bona fide reasons is impermissible.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Sh. Subhash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to siblings of a deceased in a motor vehicle accident, endorsing a liberal interpretation of 'legal representative' under the Motor Vehicles Act to include brothers and sisters even without strict proof of dependency.
Dinesh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere custody without conscious possession of ammunition does not constitute an offence.
Monster Energy Company v. Vineet Deshwal Trading as Radha Krishna Enterprises
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions against the defendant for trademark infringement and passing off of the 'MONSTER' mark, ordered delivery of seized goods, and imposed punitive costs for dishonest conduct.
Harsh Vardhan v. Alna Biotech Pvt Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act directing cancellation of the GLAMROOT trademark registration by the Registrar of Trademarks upon joint request of the parties.