Delhi High Court
31,024 judgments
Vipin Sharma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside a prison punishment imposed without following mandatory procedural safeguards under the Delhi Prison Rules, emphasizing strict compliance with show-cause and inquiry requirements.
Farah Naaj v. Ali Hasan & Ors.
The High Court allowed the revision petition, condoned delay in filing the written statement subject to costs, and directed the trial court to reconsider interlocutory applications afresh.
Rita Wadhwa v. Sanjeev Sarin & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a consent decree based on a valid compromise inter se siblings, dismissing the appeal as barred under Section 96(3) CPC and emphasizing the binding nature of consent given by authorized counsel.
All India Aircraft Engineers Association & Anr. v. Air India Engineering Services Limited & Anr.
Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging appointment of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, holding that compliance with DGCA's binding Civil Aviation Requirements justified appointment to lower grade and no writ relief was warranted.
Pr. Commissioner of Central Tax v. M/S Anglo American Service (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed tax appeals below the prescribed threshold limit as not maintainable and condoned delay due to COVID-19 limitation extensions, directing prompt refund payment with interest.
Sunita & Anr. v. Vijay Pal @ Mohd. Sabir & Anr.
A subsequent maintenance petition under Section 125 Cr.P.C. is barred by res judicata once maintenance has been granted on merits; alteration must be sought under Section 127 Cr.P.C.
Shri Hari Singh v. Land and Building Department and Anr.
Delhi High Court held that the Special Rehabilitation Package must be uniformly calculated for similarly situated landowners, directing recalculation and payment of arrears with interest to petitioners whose compensation was discriminately computed.
Sh. Ram Lal Malhotra & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted limited supervised visitation rights to the biological parents and sisters of an incapacitated cardiologist in custody of his wife, while directing other reliefs to be pursued separately.
Tosh Apartment Pvt. Ltd v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court declared six sale deeds executed in violation of an injunction as null and void, affirming the Supreme Court's ruling that such clandestine transactions confer no title and must be cancelled.
Shipali Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the brother-in-law from Section 498A IPC charges due to lack of specific allegations, emphasizing the need for prima facie material and cautioning against omnibus allegations in matrimonial disputes.
SHRI B K PARCHURE v. State
The Delhi High Court held that prosecution of a public servant requires prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. if the alleged offence is connected with official duty, and quashed the complaint for want of such sanction.
Austin Nichols & Co Inc & Anr. v. Gwalior Distilleries Private Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's use of deceptively similar trademarks and labels infringed the plaintiffs' registered trademarks and copyright, granting permanent injunction and damages in favor of the plaintiffs.
Krishak Bharti Cooperative Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld that lease premium payments to leasehold authorities constitute capital expenditure, dismissing the appellant's claim for amortization as revenue expenditure, subject to the Supreme Court's final ruling.
D.K. Modi v. Modi Rubber Limited
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 630 of the Companies Act against the petitioner, holding that a bona fide civil dispute over property precludes criminal prosecution under this provision.
M/S VEE EXCEL DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS (P) LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of the 'VEGA ASIA' trademark, upholding IPAB's finding that respondent no.2 was prior user with credible evidence, and held that the petitioner failed to prove prior use or proprietary rights.
Mithlesh Sharma v. Aman Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s order imposing costs for condoning delay in filing written statement, holding no error in the exercise of judicial discretion.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) v. GIONEE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for extensive document production in a patent infringement suit, holding that only relevant and material documents related to similarly situated parties must be produced, and fishing expeditions are impermissible.
Laxmi Yadav v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case arising from a sudden fight, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion under Section 439 CrPC considering facts and personal circumstances.
Riyazuddin v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's bail rejection order for procedural irregularities and directed a fresh hearing with opportunity to both parties to place relevant judgments.
Amit Kaushik v. Kavita
The Delhi High Court held that a decade-old custody and visitation order has lost relevance and directed the parties to approach the trial court afresh under Section 12 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 for custody and visitation matters in the best interest of the child.