Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Mohd Furqan Sheikh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea under Section 438 CrPC, holding that his involvement in multiple vehicle theft cases as a habitual offender justified denial of bail.
Major General M.S. Ahluwalia v. Tehelka.com & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that selective and false imputations of bribery against an Army officer by media defendants constituted defamation, awarding damages while upholding freedom of speech protections for bona fide public interest reporting.
Dabur India Limited v. Vibcare Pharma Pvt Ltd and Another
The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement in a trademark infringement suit, binding the parties to cease infringing use and decreeing the suit as settled.
Mr. Mohit Mathur, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Abhishek Atrey, Ms. Manisha Agarwal, Mr. Varun Maheshwari, Mr. Amit Kumar Singh, Mr. Manan Soni, Mr. Rahul Madan, Mr. Deepak Mittal, Mr. Rabi Kumar, Mr. Divyansh Vajpayee, Ms. Rakshita Goyal, Mr. Sandeep Singh,
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate must apply judicial mind and pass a reasoned order before directing FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., quashing the order against the petitioner for lack of cognizable offence and non-application of mind.
Varun Yadav v. Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the dismissal of the writ petition, directing the appellant to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal for his service-related dispute concerning non-renewal of contractual employment.
Awdesh Ojha & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement in a commercial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
The Chairman and Managing Director, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Sh. Subhash Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order prohibiting recovery of overpaid pension amounts from a retired Group 'C' employee, affirming that such recovery within one year of retirement is arbitrary and impermissible under Supreme Court precedents.
Pankaj Mehndiratta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that changing examination qualifying marks mid-way without notice is impermissible and directed issuance of Customs Brokers License to the petitioner who qualified under the original criteria.
Shri Bhupender Kumar v. Genesis Wellness Clinic Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve Genesis Wellness Clinic Pvt. Ltd. due to absence of assets, discharged the liquidator, and directed transfer of remaining funds to the Common Pool Fund.
Shadab v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's bail plea in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, citing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering.
Surender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the POSH Act and CCS (CCA) Rules, the ICC enquiry procedure must follow principles of natural justice with the complaint itself acting as charge-sheet, setting aside the departmental charge-sheet and fact-finding report and directing a fresh enquiry.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. HCL Infosystems Limited
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and disposed of the appeal by modifying the arbitral award's interest rate to 12% per annum based on parties' mutual consent.
Shri Ram General Insurance Company Ltd v. Savitri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that driving an unregistered 'Jugad' vehicle without a licence does not automatically amount to contributory negligence in motor accident claims unless rash or negligent driving is specifically proved.
Standard Chartered Grindlays Bank Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax International
The Delhi High Court held that where no provision for bad debts exists, an assessee is entitled to claim the entire irrecoverable bad debts deduction under Section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, setting aside the Tribunal's disallowance.
Anil Dutt Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi through Lt. Governer
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking withdrawal of a corruption case, holding that mere allegations of fabricated evidence without substantial legal questions do not justify pre-trial interference.
Bhagwan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition denying 2nd ACP benefit to an employee who had not challenged punishments awarded against him, holding that benefits are contingent on impugning adverse service punishments.
Surender Singh Taneja v. The State
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition, compounded the offence under Section 147 of the NI Act upon settlement, set aside the conviction, and directed release of the deposited amount to the respondent.
Abhishek Bhardwaj & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under serious IPC offences, holding that compromise between parties does not justify quashing under Section 482 CrPC in non-compoundable cases.
CITICORP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SHIV-VANI OIL & GAS EXPLORATION SERVICES LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the Official Liquidator must promptly release leased property belonging to a third-party landlord and pay rent if continuing possession during liquidation, awarding costs for delay.
Manjit Kharb v. Sarita
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce on grounds of cruelty and adultery, setting aside the earlier dismissal of the divorce petition.