Delhi High Court
27,673 judgments
Komal Singh & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for death compensation under the Railways Act and directed prosecution under Section 340 Cr.P.C. for filing false evidence by the claimants.
GM Modular Pvt. Ltd. v. Mumtaz Ahmed & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a rectification petition cancelling a deceptively similar registered trademark on grounds of prior use and likelihood of confusion under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Alkem Laboratories Limited v. Prevego Healthcare and Research Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff’s descriptive 'A TO Z' marks do not enjoy exclusive rights over letters 'A' and 'Z', and the Defendant’s 'MULTIVEIN AZ' mark is not deceptively similar, thus vacating the interim injunction against the Defendant.
Sanju Devi & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the death of a bona fide rail passenger occurred in an untoward incident attracting strict liability for compensation under the Railways Act, 1989, as the respondent failed to prove self-infliction or criminal negligence.
Sunil Gupta & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the release and auction of property, holding that the property was not partnership property and that the limited scope of review does not permit re-argument of settled issues.
Rohit v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a 19-year-old accused in a serious sexual assault case against a minor, emphasizing victim protection and corroborative evidence despite absence of DNA on victim's clothes.
Jitender Bhati @ Happy v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case on parity with co-accused and due to prolonged custody and delayed trial, rejecting opposition based on belated threat allegations.
Pratap Chandra v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the election petition challenging the respondent’s election for failure to plead material facts and establish that alleged violations of election law materially affected the election result.
Devendri Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that electricity regulatory forums lack jurisdiction to decide property title disputes and set aside the Ombudsman's order disconnecting the petitioner's electricity connection.
GOLI FINANCE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
The Delhi High Court set aside RBI's cancellation of an NBFC's registration and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after the petitioner achieved the required Net Owned Fund prior to cancellation.
Ravindra Dhariwal & Anr. v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that directors suspended upon initiation of CIRP and appointment of IRP cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour occurring after moratorium and IRP appointment.
Mohd. Khalid v. M/s Jai Mata Di Packaging
Delhi High Court holds that a Section 11 petition for appointment of arbitrator before the Chief Justice is maintainable despite a prior withdrawn Section 9 petition in another court, and appoints the arbitrator accordingly.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Sri Lanka Cricket
The Delhi High Court held that income from live telecast rights does not constitute royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act and is not taxable as such in India.
Shri Himanshu Gupta v. The Commissioner of Central Excise
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of Central Excise duty and penalties on the appellant, ruling that denial of cross-examination of witnesses was justified given corroborative evidence and did not violate natural justice.
Sucy Mathai v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging MCD’s removal of a water tank placed on a common passage, holding the removal lawful and emphasizing administrative resolution through local resident bodies.
Kunal Mongia and Anr. v. The State (GNCT), Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 354, 354(B), 509, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbours, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as the dispute lacked public interest.
Ranjeet Saini v. M/S Banwarilal Arora and Sons
The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial suit decree for recovery of outstanding dues where the defendant admitted invoices and availed GST credit, rejecting contradictory claims of non-supply.
Delhi Development Authority v. Shish Pal
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for permanent injunction to protect possession against unlawful dispossession by DDA is maintainable even without title, dismissing the appeal challenging this relief.
NVK Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Coast Guard personnel for forgery and wrongful gain, holding that the punishment was duly approved and proportionate, rejecting the petitioner's claims of procedural irregularities and forged documents.
M/S AMAZON DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD v. AJAY TIWARI
The Delhi High Court held that wages cannot be lawfully withheld on unproven allegations of embezzlement without conclusive evidence, dismissing the employer's petition challenging the award for payment of withheld wages.