Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
State v. Amit Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal challenging the acquittal of two accused in a gang rape case, holding that Section 34 IPC cannot be invoked without challenging their acquittal under Section 376 IPC.
State v. Dheeraj Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death and murder case due to lack of conclusive evidence proving dowry harassment or homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt.
CCS Computers Pvt. Ltd. v. Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside a two-year ban imposed on a contractor for invoking MSMED Act remedies, holding such punitive action without reasoned justification is arbitrary and unsustainable.
Cherry Bahl v. The Cooperative Store Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking re-initiation of a closed auction process for cooperative society shops, affirming the finality of the Supreme Court's eviction order and rejecting claims without legal title.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Subhash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, setting aside the compensation awarded for rash and negligent driving due to lack of proof, and directed claimants to seek compensation under hit-and-run provisions.
Akebia Therapeutics Inc. v. Controller General of Patents, Design, Trademark and Geographical Indications
The Delhi High Court held that documents filed without affidavits do not constitute evidence in post-grant patent opposition proceedings, quashed the Opposition Board’s recommendations due to procedural irregularities, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with directions for strict compliance with the Patents Rules.
Darpan Kohli v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside a penalty notice under Section 271F of the Income Tax Act as it was based on an assessment order that had already been quashed by the court.
Parvin Juneja v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed an accused's petition to travel abroad for his son's university admission, balancing personal liberty with trial attendance and imposing conditions to ensure compliance.
Ram Niwas Dhanda v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the same BSF disciplinary order for the second time, holding that principles of res judicata and issue estoppel bar a fresh petition merely due to change of counsel.
Resilient Innovations Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Trade Marks to decide the petitioner's request for abandonment of opposition under Rule 45(2) of the Trade Mark Rules, 2017 within four weeks, ensuring a personal hearing and adherence to natural justice.
Anurag Goel v. Chhavi Agarwal
The Delhi High Court held that a party who wilfully breaches a court-bound settlement agreement and affidavit of undertaking in matrimonial proceedings is liable for contempt of court, affirming the binding nature of such undertakings despite refusal to consent to divorce.
Kusum Lata Singhal v. Securities and Exchange Board of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld SEBI circulars and BSE's order debarring a former director of a non-compliant exclusively listed company, affirming the validity of regulatory exit mechanisms and procedural fairness.
Patil Shivaji Madhukar v. Border Security Force
The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority under the Border Security Force Act to decide the petitioner’s pending statutory appeal within six weeks, ensuring timely adjudication.
Nabal Thakur v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a serious sexual assault case involving a minor, underscored medical negligence in pregnancy termination, and issued directions to safeguard evidence and improve medical procedures.
Jagdish Singh Sudan v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant retiring just before the increment date is entitled to the notional increment earned for the preceding year for pensionary benefits, and directed its grant with interest.
Anubhav Mittal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR alleging cheating through a digital marketing Ponzi scheme, emphasizing that investigation must proceed in multi-victim cases involving cognizable offences under Sections 420 and 406 IPC.
SOPL Private Limited v. Naveen Patel
The Delhi High Court held that a dispute involving a residential property leased partly for bed and breakfast services does not qualify as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and thus the suit must proceed as a civil suit.
Rahul Kumar Meena v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging the CAT order on Delhi Police constable recruitment, noting the ongoing process to fill vacancies from the reserve panel through a committee without interfering.
Babita Bansal v. M/S Hari Om Chemicals
The High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject a suit filed against her as the legal representative of her deceased husband, holding that the legal representatives of a sole proprietor are liable for the firm's debts.
Rabinder Jit Kaur v. Preet Public S. Sec. School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recognized private unaided school teachers are entitled to salary and arrears as per the 6th and 7th CPC under Section 10(1) of the DSEAR, invalidated waivers signed under coercion, and rejected financial hardship as a defense for non-payment.