Delhi High Court
48,761 judgments
Exxon Mobil Corporation v. Exoncorp Private Limited
Delhi High Court held that the well-known trademark 'EXXON' is infringed by Defendant's use of 'EXONCORP' and that the Court has territorial jurisdiction over the suit due to Defendant's interactive website targeting customers in Delhi.
Vinod alias Ganja & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 308/34 IPC but modified the sentence by granting probation of good conduct to appellants involved in a sudden fight without premeditation.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Hargovind
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal upholding the acquittal of the accused due to failure to conclusively prove the victim's minority and the offences under IPC and POCSO Act.
Ambuj A Kasliwal & Anr. v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside DRAT orders requiring pre-deposit of adjusted balance amount, holding that pre-deposit must be based on the recovery certificate amount inclusive of compensation received during pendency.
Vikram Bakshi & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's non-speaking order taking cognizance without a written complaint under Section 195 Cr.P.C. and remitted the matter for a fresh reasoned order on summoning the accused under relevant provisions of the Companies Act and IPC.
The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Tufail
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal under the POCSO Act, emphasizing that appellate interference in acquittals requires very substantial and compelling reasons, especially when minor contradictions and lack of medical evidence exist.
Meenakshi v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition regarding custody of a minor child by recording the mutual consent of the parents on residence and visitation arrangements in the child's best interest.
Farhan Shaikh v. State (National Investigation Agency)
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under Section 21(5) of the NIA Act is not absolute and delay beyond 60 days can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to protect the accused's fundamental right to appeal under Article 21.
Shobha Aggarwal & Ors. v. Krishan Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that daughters' registered relinquishment of their father's estate bars partition claims therein but does not affect their inheritance rights in their intestate mother's estate, allowing suit amendment and modifying interim relief accordingly.
Asha Chawla v. M/S Amrapali Aadya Trading & Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Anr
The Delhi High Court decreed a recovery suit for Rs. 3.95 crores against stock brokers due to absence of any triable defence by the defendants.
Balkrishan Malhotra v. Department of Post & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner is entitled to interest on deposits made and credited post-maturity in a PPF (HUF) account due to respondents’ acceptance and utilization of funds despite policy discontinuation.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR v. V D PUSHKARNA
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of departmental proceedings against a jail officer due to an unexplained eight-year delay in initiation and absence of direct negligence.
Vinod Rana v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Vinod Rana for the murder of his live-in partner, emphasizing the accused's failure to explain incriminating evidence under Section 106 of the Evidence Act despite minor contradictions in prosecution witnesses.
Deepak Bajaj & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a civil dispute following a mediated settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
SHIRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD. v. JYOTI
The Delhi High Court set aside unsubstantiated loss of income compensation in a motor accident claim but enhanced damages for pain and suffering, emphasizing the need for concrete proof of earnings and appropriate assessment of injury impact.
Bhawan Khandelwal & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a bona fide settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with caution.
M/S GAIL (India) Ltd v. M/S Reliance Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award interpreting the Gas Supply Agreement's invoicing clause to allow additional claims on a 'whichever is higher' basis, dismissing challenges on limitation, waiver, and interest.
Reliance Industries Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's award allowing GAIL to raise additional Debit Notes based on the 'whichever is higher' billing methodology under the Gas Supply Agreement, dismissing Reliance's challenge on limitation, waiver, and contract interpretation grounds.
Central Warehousing Corporation v. Innovative B2B Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award interpreting the contract to limit the petitioner’s entitlement to specified warehousing area, rejected claims of illegality under Customs Regulations, and granted partial relief for operational disruptions, partly allowing the petitions.
Innovative B2B Logistics Solution Private Limited v. Central Warehousing Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award interpreting the Strategic Alliance Agreement reasonably, rejecting the petitioner’s claims except for a limited issue on vague amendment directions.