Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Mahesh Kumar Batra & Anr. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 354/323/34 IPC based on an amicable family settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Shri Priyash @ Priyansh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a stalking FIR under Section 354D IPC following an amicable settlement and the complainant's no objection, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Surender Kumar Mathur v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted a police constable of murder charges due to insufficient and unreliable circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the need for conclusive proof and proper trial procedures.
TREX INDIA PVT. LTD. v. CDE ASIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as not maintainable under the Commercial Courts Act and CPC provisions, holding that no appeal lies against dismissal of an application under Order VII Rule 10 and Rule 11 CPC.
Sanjay Mehra v. Sharad Mehra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising out of a family settlement agreement containing an arbitration clause must be referred to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act, limiting court intervention to a prima facie examination of the arbitration agreement's validity and scope.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr. v. Natraj Construction Company
The Delhi High Court held that exemplary costs under Sections 35 and 35A CPC cannot be imposed after suit disposal and decree finalization without following proper procedure, setting aside a Rs. 1 lakh costs order.
Ex Constable Padam Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s pending legal representation within six weeks and communicate the decision with reasons, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
JMD Heritage Lawns Private Limited v. Mr Ankit Chawla Proprietor Sadda Pind Restaurant
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive costs against a defendant for deliberate trademark and copyright infringement and contumacious disobedience of injunction orders.
Ramkishan Deceased Through Lrs and Anr. v. Manish Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Section 250 of the Cantonments Act bars civil suits only against persons issued notices or orders by the Cantonment Board, and in absence thereof, the suit is not barred.
Amit Shoor & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406/498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following a bona fide mutual settlement and divorce by mutual consent.
Abhishek Verma v. CBI
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order rejecting the application to summon an additional accused under Section 319 CrPC, allowing a fresh application based on new evidence and clarifying the procedural scope of Section 319 CrPC.
V. S. Luv v. Delhi Bhartiya Chikitsa Parishad
The Delhi High Court held that an ad-hoc appointee is entitled to salary only for the period actually worked and awarded interest on delayed payment, dismissing the claim for salary beyond the replacement date.
Dharampal Satyapal Sons Private Limited v. Google L.L.C. & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Dharampal Satyapal Sons Pvt. Ltd. restraining defamatory YouTube videos falsely alleging contamination of their "CATCH" spices and directed intermediaries to block such content.
Jasveer Lal Gour v. M/S Delcap Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree based on clear admissions of tenancy and terminated a belated counter claim, while reducing excessive costs imposed on the defendant.
Kumudni Aggarwal v. Anjana Devi
The Delhi High Court modified a trial court order directing document production to require only a valid bank certificate evidencing a disputed payment, avoiding a roving enquiry into entire bank accounts.
Shiv Hari Singla v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that a terminable contract is not specifically enforceable and interim relief to stay termination cannot be granted.
Ace Technologies Corp and Ors. v. Communication Components Antenna Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Indian Patent IN240893 and affirmed interim injunctions against appellants for infringing asymmetrical beam antenna patent, rejecting challenges on jurisdiction and patent validity.
MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ appeal, holding that contractual disputes with State instrumentalities must be resolved through contract mechanisms or civil courts, and writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available absent arbitrariness or violation of natural justice.
Union of India v. Shri Ram Krishna Paramhansshiksha Parishad & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the deeming provision under Section 13A(6) of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act does not apply to deficient applications rejected within the statutory period, thereby upholding the rejection of a sub-standard Ayurveda college's establishment application.
Ashok Biswas S O Anil Biswas and Anr v. The Divisional Commissioner Department of Revenue Govt of NCT Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of appellants from their elderly parents' property under the Senior Citizens Act, emphasizing statutory protections against ill-treatment and the primacy of due process over interim injunctions.