Delhi High Court
29,726 judgments
State v. Ajay @ Badakka & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld acquittal under Section 307 IPC due to lack of intent to cause death but affirmed conviction under Section 325 IPC for grievous hurt, modifying sentence to include a fine.
Syed Ahmar Ali Hashmi v. Vasudha Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to revive a contempt petition, holding that administrative restructuring and bona fide withdrawal of recruitment posts do not constitute wilful disobedience of Court orders.
Mohd Iqbal v. SEBI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a complaint containing basic averments that a director was responsible for a company's offences under the SEBI Act is sufficient to proceed, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of proceedings against the director.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashok Kumar Conducting Activities
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining unauthorized use of the well-known trademark "OFFICER'S CHOICE" on social media, affirming protection against trademark infringement and passing off.
Ankur Abbot v. Ekta Abbot
The Delhi High Court held that courts must mandatorily refer claims of mental illness to the designated Board under Section 105 of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 before issuing coercive orders, setting aside arrest warrants issued without such referral.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-18 v. M/S Sumitomo Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeals challenging the Tribunal's application of TNMM with Berry ratio as the appropriate method for transfer pricing of indenting transactions, affirming the Tribunal's detailed factual and legal analysis.
Devender Kumar Kashyap v. Chander Muni
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the setting aside of an arbitral award due to flawed unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator, permitting a fresh appointment petition under Section 11 of the A&C Act.
Kamal Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant wrongfully retired on medical grounds without following procedure and subsequently reinstated is entitled to salary and benefits for the intervening period treated as duty.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Chitra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award of 60% whole body disability and compensation to a homemaker amputee, emphasizing functional impact over mechanical disability calculations.
Okaya Power Private Limited v. Manoj Bansal Trading as Mahadev Electric Store
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to remove the trademark "OKAWA" from the register following the respondent's voluntary disclaimer and consent.
Delhi Vikas Aadhikaran v. Tham Yath
The Supreme Court held that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act does not apply where possession was taken before its commencement and condoned delay in appeal with penalty.
Ram Lubhaya Sehgal & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 380, 448, 457, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.
Azad Singh and Anr v. The State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a 2017 FIR under Sections 365/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing a condition to plant trees as social good.
FMC Corporation & Anr. v. Modern Insecticides Limited
The Delhi High Court disposed of a patent infringement suit as infructuous after the patent expired during the pendency of the case.
Kuldeep Singh v. Poonam Rani
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce by setting aside the family court's judgment based on an amicable settlement between the parties.
Naveen Kumar v. Jaswant Saini & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal against dismissal of a motor accident claim petition for non-prosecution due to Covid-19, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature and granting a further opportunity to lead evidence.
Manish Kumar v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 66A IT Act based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs for prolonged litigation.
Pramod Gopan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating and criminal breach of trust FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement and full payment by the petitioner, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in commercial disputes.
THDC INDIA LTD v. M/S PCL-INTERTECH LENHYDRO CONSORTIUM JV
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award in a construction dispute, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 and validating claims, counterclaims, subcontracting regularization, and interest awards.
Union of India v. Pallavi Gupta
The High Court held that seniority between Main List and Reserve List candidates must be fixed based on the date of UPSC recommendation, placing Reserve List candidates below Main List candidates despite higher marks, and set aside the Tribunal's order directing seniority fixation based on marks.