Delhi High Court
61,796 judgments
Yashpal Gaur & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the encouragement of amicable resolutions.
Mayank Gupta v. M/S Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of condonation of delay application for filing affidavit of admission/denial beyond prescribed timelines, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural requirements under the Commercial Courts Act and CPC.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Sher Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award reinstating a workman due to lack of proof of employment, holding that wages paid under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act constitute adequate compensation.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Santanu Dey and Ors
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a financial dispute where respondents failed to respond or appear.
MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED v. M/S SKYNET PLACEMENTS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court decreed an uncontested suit granting permanent injunction against former employees and their agencies for infringement and passing off of the registered trademark 'MACLEODS' without requiring evidence.
Mahender Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone considering the prolonged trial and appellant's conduct.
Brij Kishore Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking pay revision benefits under the 2010 General Insurance Scheme on the ground of inordinate delay and non-eligibility under the scheme.
Ritu Joshi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against Air India on maintainability grounds following its privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to private companies.
Manharan Sahu & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of compensation for death due to fall from a train, holding that delay in ticket recovery and lack of eyewitnesses do not bar compensation under Section 123(c) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Mahipal Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent authority to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding land possession within three months, enforcing the statutory duty to decide representations expeditiously.
Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal v. Lock & Locking Devices
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application to recall an order imposing a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty for non-disclosure of his relationship with the distributor, affirming that suppression of material facts and abuse of court process warrant penalties.
Mahesh Gupta v. Registrar of Trademarks and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the deemed abandonment of a trademark opposition due to failure to file evidence within the mandatory timelines prescribed under the Trade Marks Rules, 2002, dismissing the appellant's appeal.
M/S Ashoka Enterprises v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes after the respondent failed to constitute the arbitral tribunal despite invocation of arbitration clause and waiver.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission v. Roopika Rastogi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that where summons do not call for filing a written statement, the defendant may still file an affidavit of admission and denial of plaintiff's documents despite non-filing of the written statement, allowing limited time for such filing.
M/S SYBEX SUPPORT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL STATISTICAL OFFICE
The Delhi High Court directed arbitration of penalty disputes under a contract and allowed interim relief by permitting partial penalty deposit to avoid debarment pending arbitration.
Ashok Kumar v. M/S Viva International & Anr
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that a completely bedridden claimant's functional disability must be assessed at 100% with attendant charges awarded for life.
Shiv Dutt Bakshi v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Shiv Dutt Bakshi due to inadmissible and tainted electronic evidence and accepted the CBI's closure report, holding that absence of sanction at cognizance stage is not fatal.
Sh. Nitesh Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging show cause notices for non-filing of replies and directed the petitioners to respond before the authority decides the matter.
Chandra Shekhar & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court expunged adverse judicial remarks against police officers and set aside directions for inquiries, emphasizing judicial restraint and procedural fairness in criticizing public servants during bail proceedings.
Virender Panchal and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under section 482 CrPC.