Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Ridhima Jain v. M/S Interarch Building Products Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against a non-signatory and non-partner petitioner under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour, holding that mere association does not attract liability.
Mukesh Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the accused in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and lack of unimpeachable evidence at the bail stage.
Mohit Mittal v. Reserve Bank of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Banking Ombudsman's closure of complaints regarding disputed bank debits, holding that alternative remedies exist and writ jurisdiction is not appropriate for disputed factual issues.
Ram Chander Prasad v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC where the petitioner, as actual owner by sale and possession, did not dishonestly misrepresent himself as registered owner, holding that essential ingredients of cheating were not made out.
Mehbooba Mufti v. Joint Secretary (PSP) and Chief Passport Officer
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the appellate authority under the Passports Act set aside the passport refusal and remanded the matter for reexamination with directions to decide expeditiously.
Nuray Realtech Private Limited v. ICICI Bank Ltd and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously hear the petitioner's challenge to the auction of mortgaged property, without granting interim relief against auction confirmation.
Babuji Sahu alias Fauji v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner's interim bail on humanitarian grounds for medical recovery, with a clear directive that no further extensions would be granted.
Akshiv Avikshit v. GOVTOF NCT OF DELHI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a motor accident FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC following a voluntary settlement and compensation awarded to the deceased's family.
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.