Delhi High Court
48,936 judgments
Krishan Goel v. State
The Delhi High Court held that prior sanction under Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act and Section 197 Cr.P.C. is mandatory for prosecuting police officers, and complaints filed without such sanction beyond the prescribed limitation period must be dismissed.
Nutan Shahi & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections after the parties amicably settled their dispute, holding that continuation of proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
L G Dass v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a criminal leave petition setting aside dismissal for non-prosecution where the petitioner’s absence was neither intentional nor deliberate and the case was not listed on the cause list, directing the trial to proceed on merits expeditiously.
Anil Kumar v. M/S TATA AIG GENERAL INS. CO. LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic order denying liberty to file a fresh compensation claim, revived the original claim, and directed adjudication on merits under the Employees’ Compensation Act.
Mohd Iqbal & Ors. v. Najma (Deceased) Thr LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed sale by auction of a 1/3rd share in disputed property in a long-pending partition suit, limiting the Administrator General's role to presence during auction and upholding exemption from substitution of legal representatives.
M/S LAXMI AGRO IMPEX INDIA v. M/S LADLI INDIA COMMODITIES
The Delhi High Court permitted the defendant to use a modified trademark during the pendency of a suit alleging infringement of the plaintiff's registered trademark LADLI/SABKI LADLI, holding that the proposed mark is not deceptively similar and unlikely to cause confusion.
Nalini Sharma v. Honble Lt. Governor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR alleging cheating and forgery in property mutation, holding that economic offences affecting public exchequer cannot be quashed merely due to subsequent payment or settlement.
Mohd Yunus v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR alleging cheating and forgery in mutation of leasehold property, holding that offences affecting public exchequer and society cannot be quashed merely on payment of dues.
Neelam Saluja v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR alleging cheating and forgery in property mutation, holding that economic offences affecting public revenue cannot be quashed merely on payment or settlement.
Commissioner of Customs v. Mahender Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the CESTAT's remand order and directed it to decide the appeal on merits including jurisdiction, following precedents and pending Supreme Court rulings.
Rashi Jain and Anr. v. Government of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking enforcement of transgender welfare measures, directing the government to implement existing schemes and noting adequate steps taken.
Godwin Odinkpo Ogugua v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition by a foreign national with an expired visa, holding that no legal right exists to remain in India without visa extension and that detention and deportation in such cases are lawful.
Zakir Ali Rana v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the DRAT lacks jurisdiction to entertain applications directly against Recovery Officer orders without first availing appeal before the DRT under the RDB Act.
SAVITA RETAIL STORES PVT LTD v. CYBIZ BRIGHTSTAR RESTURANT PVT LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and referred the parties to DIAC for appointment of an arbitrator to adjudicate their disputes.
Anil Sharma v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, holding that mandatory conditions for bail were not met and non-compliance of Section 50 regarding personal search does not vitiate vehicle recovery.
Vinay Kumar v. Deepak Mongia
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's award of Rs.1.60 lakh per month as mesne profits for unauthorized occupation of commercial premises, relying on credible lease evidence and enforcing agreed damages clauses.
Vikas Bajaj & Ors. v. Cybiz Bright Star Restaurants Pvt. Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed the arbitration matter to DIAC for arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing the parties to proceed with arbitration and encouraging amicable settlement.
Sh. Naveen Kumar Dhingra & Ors. v. M/s. Cybiz Brightstar Resturants Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed arbitration under DIAC pursuant to Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing parties to proceed with arbitration after disputes arose under their agreement.
CRE SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD v. DHRUV JALAN & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and appointed an arbitrator ex-parte due to respondents' non-appearance despite proper service.
Sh. Amit Dhingra & Ors. v. M/ S Cybiz Brightstar Resturents Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and referred parties to DIAC for dispute resolution after parties failed to agree on an arbitrator.