Delhi High Court
29,726 judgments
Ajay Kumar Manchanda v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a bank fraud case where investigation was complete, evidence documentary, and the accused had no criminal antecedents.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Limited v. The Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a defective First Examination Report issued under the wrong provision and remanded the patent divisional application for fresh consideration under the correct statutory provision with an opportunity of hearing.
Rajdeep Chowdhary v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that DG's displeasure is not a penalty and cannot bar promotion when departmental inquiry clears the officer, directing retrospective promotion with consequential benefits.
Deepak Yadav & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between family members, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs on the petitioners.
Kuldeep Kumar Malhotra and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of ex-servicemen contractual employees by DDA under the 2018 policy, holding no vested right exists for indefinite continuation and the Piara Singh precedent is inapplicable.
Muzaffar Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 324, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with conditions for social responsibility.
National Insurance Co. v. Surender Singh Anand
Delhi High Court partly reduces compensation in motor accident claim, upholds insurer liability despite driver’s invalid license, and affirms multiplier based on deceased’s age.
Rashmi Yadav v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed that the appointment of the last selectee to the PGT (Chemistry) post be subject to the outcome of the pending original application before the Tribunal, thereby protecting the petitioner's rights without granting interim relief.
Jyoti Narang v. Income Tax Officer
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order due to defective service of show-cause notice and granted the petitioner a fresh opportunity to respond, reinforcing the principles of natural justice in tax proceedings.
Praveen Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of serious offences under IPC, POCSO, and IT Act due to non-cooperation with investigation and proclaimed offender status.
Sandeep @ Pinto & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Govt. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 506 IPC following amicable settlement and reunion of the married parties, exercising powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Mohd. Moshin alias Mosin & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, while preserving the children's legal rights.
Sh. Hemant Kumar & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354B IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Satender
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for loss of future prospects is payable to a permanently disabled motor accident victim, recalculated the award accordingly, set aside compensation for loss of marriage prospects after claimant's marriage, and rejected enhancement claims lacking evidence.
Sunil Kumar v. Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires a clear, unambiguous admission of liability, and dismissed the plaintiff's application seeking decree on alleged admission in the defendant's reply to a legal notice.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Brig Yogesh Kapoor
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, affirming the presumption that diseases arising post-entry are attributable to military service unless disproved by the employer.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex HA -III Shakti Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to an ex-serviceman with seizure disorder, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting writ review to errors of law.
Shiv Kali @ Bharti v. Shyam Narayan Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by adopting 63% functional disability, minimum wage income, and 40% future prospects, directing the insurer to pay the increased amount with interest.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v. Competition Commission of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India lacks jurisdiction to inquire into patentees' exercise of patent rights under the Patents Act, confining anti-competitive patent licensing disputes to the Patents Act regime.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Director of Legal Metrology & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appellants importing fuel dispensing equipment for self-use were not required to register under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and directed refund of compounding fees paid without legal liability.