Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Hartesh Goyal v. Asha Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's procedural order dismissing review and condonation applications in a long-pending civil suit, upholding the Trial Court's discretion amid heavy case backlog.
Satnam Singh @ Banti v. State
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in NDPS case after over five years of custody, applying Supreme Court Legal Aid Committee principles balancing serious offence and right to personal liberty.
Raju Jat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action against a CISF officer for unauthorized absence despite repeated leave applications and directions, emphasizing the necessity of formal leave sanction in a disciplined force.
Nitesh Sharma & Ors. v. The State GNCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and resumption of marital life between the parties.
Pepsico, Inc. & Anr. v. Jagpin Breweries Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining Defendants from using the transliteration of the well-known MIRINDA trademark for country-made liquor, holding such use infringes under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 by dilution despite dissimilar goods.
Sanjeev Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court set aside conviction for kidnapping and rape due to contradictions in prosecutrix's testimony, lack of corroborative evidence, and procedural lapses including improper use of confidential counseling reports.
Kamal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the petitioner’s request regarding correction of his PIS data and posting within four weeks with a reasoned order.
M K Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner's entitlement to pay scale parity with Senior Technical Assistant at JNU, protecting pre-1998 pay revisions from retrospective reduction despite lack of UGC/MHRD approval.
Preeti Kaushik & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Mukesh alias Mukesh Verma v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 354, 323, 451, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Alemla Jamir v. NIA
The Delhi High Court held that filing a complete charge-sheet within the statutory period precludes entitlement to statutory bail, and further investigation or delayed cognizance does not invalidate detention or bail denial.
Nitin Arora v. Sunita Yadav
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a civil suit on grounds of alleged judicial bias, holding that framing issues in absence of a party and placing initial burden of proof do not constitute bias.
Gulshan Arora & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Appellate Court's order directing convicted appellants under Section 138 NI Act to deposit 20% of fine during appeal and affirmed vacation of suspension of sentence upon non-compliance, emphasizing the mandatory nature of Section 148 NI Act.
Sunita Garg v. M/S SCRAFT PRODUCT (P) LTD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act after constitution of the arbitral tribunal, holding that the remedy under Section 17 by the tribunal is efficacious and Court intervention is unwarranted.
Ashish Bansal v. Principal Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed waiver of pre-deposit for appeal against a Customs penalty, emphasizing that insisting on pre-deposit would render the remedy illusory, without expressing opinion on the penalty's merits.
Pankaj Aggarwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to vacate unauthorized premises by a stipulated date, condemning abuse of court process through parallel litigation.
Vineet Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that a CRPF personnel’s seniority must be protected when illness attributable to service conditions prevented attendance at a promotional course, directing re-fixation of seniority accordingly.
M/S. Superb Minerals India Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment of mesne profits for overstay, affirming limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act and the arbitrability of consequential claims arising from the contract.
Yudhveer Yadav v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition after respondents clarified that no restrainment or demolition orders were passed against the petitioner's property, supported by affidavits and site plans.
Ankit Handa & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following a bona fide settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.