Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Shesh Bahadur Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties under Section 482 CrPC, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers when prosecution serves no useful purpose.
Shubham v. State
The Delhi High Court held that before filing of the chargesheet and commitment to Sessions Court, the jurisdictional Magistrate has authority to grant permission to travel outside jurisdiction despite bail conditions imposed by Sessions Court.
Lotus Herbals Private Limited v. DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interlocutory injunction application, holding that the defendants' use of "Lotus Splash" is descriptive and protected under Section 30(2)(a) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and does not infringe the plaintiff's registered "Lotus" marks.
Aakriti Kapoor v. Abhinav Agarwal
The Delhi High Court allowed a mother's petition to relocate to the USA with her child, setting aside the Family Court's order for evidence, emphasizing the child's welfare and the viability of virtual visitation to protect the father's rights.
Kumkum Bhardwaj v. Shashi Kiran Kapoor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the defendant's application to reject the plaint but set aside the order striking off the defence subject to payment of arrears and undertaking to vacate the property.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Anoop Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that expired orders granting travel permission in criminal cases do not constitute precedent and future applications must be decided afresh on merits.
K S Pathania & Anr. v. Mohan Jha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging interlocutory orders as infructuous since the original suit was finally disposed of, applying the Doctrine of Merger.
MARG ERP LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICE TAX, DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside an unsigned CGST order demanding tax, holding that unsigned notices and vague Show Cause Notices violate natural justice and directed fresh proceedings after opportunity to be heard.
Goel Metal and Strips Company v. Goyal and Goel Stainless Steels and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to appoint a Local Commissioner but directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the pending interim application to prevent disposal of goods.
Savitri Devi v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of arrears and family pension to the widow of a freedom fighter and ordered the State Government to consider and release applicable allowances, emphasizing timely compliance with pension schemes.
T C Goyal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from a property dispute after the parties reached an amicable settlement, holding that such disputes predominantly civil in nature can be resolved by quashing FIR-based proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.
Dinesh Verma v. State Govt. of NCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summons under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that defenses must be raised at trial and not at the quashing stage.
Har Prasad @ Harish v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 411 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already served due to the long trial duration and appellant's good conduct.
Indian Private Ports and Terminals and Anr. v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the parties to conclude conciliation proceedings within six months and disposed of the writ petition without expressing any opinion on the merits, preserving parties' rights to pursue further legal remedies.
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to remove the 'ALPHARD' trademark registrations, holding that the petitioner failed to prove transborder reputation or goodwill in India, and the respondent's registration was bona fide.
Zapsell Retail v. Commissioner, State Goods and Services Tax Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that C-forms once issued and utilized cannot be retrospectively cancelled, entitling the petitioner to concessional duty benefits on inter-state sales.
Poonam Sharma v. Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the promotion of respondent no. 3 after proper communication and review of ACRs but granted promotion to the petitioner with consequential benefits for procedural lapses and fairness.
Gagan Khokha v. State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was granted to the accused in a sexual assault case after investigation completion and chargesheet filing, as no further custodial interrogation was necessary.
PSL Infratech Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner cannot extend the force majeure claim period beyond the originally notified dates in a writ petition and must pursue any additional claims through appropriate legal remedies.
Sameer Kaushik v. Sriram Compounds Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a Board Resolution not filed with the plaint and introduced without court's leave cannot be admitted as evidence and must be taken off the record.