Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Ashok Nagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal under Section 308 IPC, holding that material contradictions in prosecution evidence warranted benefit of doubt to the accused.
Paramjeet v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and POCSO Act based on victim's misrepresentation of age and an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Sandeep v. The Principal DAV Public School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unaided school must admit a child from the weaker section as per the RTE Act and the computerized draw of lots, and suppression of admission to another school does not bar relief.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Bhanmati @ Bhanumati
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying the deceased's actual place of work wages, disallowing double heads of loss, and adjusting funeral expenses in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Ashok Kumar v. Neetu
The Delhi High Court upheld the interim maintenance order directing an able-bodied husband to pay Rs. 8,000 per month to his wife and minor children, affirming that inability to prove income does not absolve maintenance liability.
Deepak Khanna & Ors. v. State, NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging criminal breach of trust and cheating in a property transaction, holding that investigation must proceed as a prima facie case exists.
Ishwar Baburao Suryavanshi v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent authority to decide the petitioner's pending representation for compassionate allowance arrears within a stipulated time and disposed of the writ petition.
Vinay Gupta & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Section 324 IPC against petitioners in a cross FIR case, affirming that evidence from a cross case cannot be considered and non-recovery of weapon is not a ground for discharge at charge stage.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research v. M/S Virtual –Wire Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s request to appoint a Sole Arbitrator due to the inability of the originally constituted three-member Arbitral Tribunal to act, rejecting limitation and procedural objections by the respondent.
Pramod Kumar Kushwaha v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 304-A IPC but set aside the sentence and granted the petitioner probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, emphasizing reformation over imprisonment.
Impact Selector International LLC v. Controller of Patents
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic patent rejection order for lack of inventive step due to procedural violations and absence of reasoned analysis, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
M/S SETH ENTERPRISES PVT LTD v. M/S NIMITAYA PROPERTIES LTD AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a preliminary issue under Order VII Rule 11 CPC must be tried as an ordinary issue and allowed the petitioner to deposit 50% of rent arrears under Order XV-A CPC in installments.
Babu Roy @ Chottu v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an NDPS accused held in custody for over six years, applying Supreme Court principles that prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding half the sentence period entitles bail despite Section 37 NDPS Act rigors.
Ved Prakash v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition and declaration, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish the existence of an HUF property and that property inherited post-1956 devolves by succession, not survivorship, validating the sale agreement executed by the deceased co-sharer.
Inland Waterways Authority of India v. Reach Dredging Ltd. and Gayatri Projects (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain Section 34 petitions challenging arbitral awards where the contract designates Noida as the exclusive seat of arbitration despite arbitration hearings held in Delhi.
Neeraj Verma v. State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's insolvency application due to lawful dues owed to multiple respondents and directed expeditious disposal of pending matters.
Anurag Gangwal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons against the CFO of a company under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that specific averments of responsibility in the complaint preclude quashing at the threshold.
Insp/Gd Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending refund representations within four weeks after his exoneration and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
Komal Dhawan v. High Court of Delhi through its Registrar General
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-evaluation of shorthand test marks in the SPA Examination, holding that judicial interference in examination results is limited and no material error was demonstrated.
ZINO DAVIDOFF SA v. BHALANI ENTERPRISES & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against defendants selling counterfeit 'DAVIDOFF' products, holding them liable for trademark infringement and passing off, and upheld intermediary liability principles under the IT Act.