Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Fauzia Rubbani v. Delhi Woman Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to comply with the POSH Act by constituting an Internal Complaints Committee, awarded costs for non-compliance, and empowered the Delhi Commission for Women to pass final orders on the sexual harassment complaint.
Shailesh Kumar v. State; Mahesh Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two brothers of murdering their sibling due to incomplete circumstantial evidence, unreliable recovery of the alleged murder weapon, and lack of motive or last seen proof.
Amar Singh Ex NB Sub & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the High Court's writ jurisdiction for judicial review against Armed Forces Tribunal orders is not excluded by the statutory appeal provisions to the Supreme Court under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.
Union of India v. Kewal Krishan Loona
Retrospective deemed suspension under Rule 10(2)(b) CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, is impermissible if imprisonment has not commenced despite conviction and stay of sentence.
Dhanpal v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the sentence of an 85-year-old appellant convicted under Section 308 IPC by releasing him on the period already served and imposing an additional fine, considering his age and prolonged trial.
Naresh Sao & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking death compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act due to lack of evidence connecting the deceased's death to the train journey, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.
University of Delhi v. M/S Kalra Electricals
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award directing payment for contracts not referred to arbitration, holding that an arbitrator's jurisdiction is confined to disputes specifically referred by the court.
Alphavector India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Sach Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction restraining defendants from using deceptively similar "99" marks on bicycles, rejecting their prior user defense due to fabricated evidence and lack of credible proof.
Ravi Khokhar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Air Force Group Insurance Society and similar entities are not 'State' under Article 12, dismissing writ petitions challenging revised service terms and denying pay commission benefits.
Parvesh Bahri v. Harish Chander Bahri
The Delhi High Court granted a senior citizen petitioner suffering from Parkinson's disease one final opportunity to record evidence despite previous non-appearances, subject to costs.
MS Mittal Pigments Pvt Ltd v. MS Gail Gas Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte arbitral award for lack of proper notice and absence of reasoned findings, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness and reasoned awards under the Arbitration Act.
SHIVTEL COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of suspension of the SMS scrubbing mechanism under TRAI's 2018 regulations, directing strict implementation after adequate opportunity for compliance.
Chandan Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to complete the delayed re-demarcation of the petitioner’s land within one month, emphasizing timely administrative action under the Delhi Land Revenue Act.
Kishan Lal Agarwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed the trial court's order permitting the prosecution to file additional documents at the final stage, holding that Section 311 CrPC does not allow such belated filings after closure of evidence.
Hakikat Raj Bajaj v. Rohit Bajaj
The Delhi High Court dismissed an impleadment application, holding that a party without direct legal interest in the suit property cannot be impleaded under Order 1 Rule 10(2) CPC.
Shalendra v. Chairman & Managing Director, Food Corporation of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Food Corporation of India to consider and decide the petitioner's representation regarding 4.5% reservation for disabled Ex-Servicemen in recruitment, passing a reasoned order within six weeks.
Sandeep Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to constitute a Board and decide the petitioners' representation within a specified time frame, ensuring expeditious administrative action.
Mr. Arjun v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a second inquiry into a sexual harassment complaint under the POSH Act cannot be ordered after a completed inquiry and considerable delay, emphasizing institutional responsibility and protecting complainants from harassment.
Manu Garg and Ratan Behari Agrawal v. Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of the word mark "COCK" for water and colour pistols, holding that the mark and goods are not similar to the earlier registered device mark for amorces, and no likelihood of confusion exists under Section 11(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce.