Delhi High Court
48,936 judgments
Communication Components Antenna Inc v. Ace Technologies Corp. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Indian Patent No. 240893 and held that the Defendants infringed the patent by using asymmetrical beam pattern antennas, granting protection to the Plaintiff's patent rights.
State v. Kundan Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony, lack of corroborative evidence, and proof of consensual marriage.
Dinesh Kumar Dabi & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute-related FIR under Sections 406, 468-A, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Manoj Kumar v. State of N.C.T of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR involving commercial dispute and forgery allegations under Section 482 CrPC following a settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent oppression in predominantly civil disputes.
Manoj Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308 and 34 IPC on the ground that the misunderstanding between the parties was resolved, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent oppressive and futile criminal proceedings.
Jagjeevan @ Jage Ram v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically entitle an employee to reinstatement where termination was based on independent departmental proceedings.
M/S UMAXE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. AIR FORCE NAVAL HOUSING BOARD & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain invocation of bank guarantees, holding that such guarantees are independent contracts enforceable irrespective of underlying disputes, except in cases of established fraud or irretrievable injury.
Bharat Bhushan Kataria & Anr v. Anita Vashisht & Ors
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's interim order permitting plaintiffs to install water tanks on the terrace if the mumty is found unsafe, balancing essential water access rights with defendants' terrace rights pending suit resolution.
Deepika Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court held that arrest is not mandatory in every cognizable and non-bailable offence and granted anticipatory bail to accused charge-sheeted without arrest, emphasizing the primacy of liberty and cooperation in investigation.
Deepika Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused charge-sheeted without arrest, affirming that arrest is not mandatory in every cognizable offence and liberty must be protected unless justified otherwise.
Deepika Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court held that accused persons charge-sheeted without arrest who cooperate with investigation are generally entitled to bail, emphasizing that arrest should be made only when necessary for investigation or to prevent absconding.
Vishnu Aggarwal v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside parts of a vague and unreasoned arbitral award, remanding key claims and counter-claims for fresh determination to ensure finality and clarity in arbitration.
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow v. N. S. Associates Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging arbitral awards based on a settlement deed, holding that acceptance of the interim award precluded challenge and that interpretation of contractual conditions was within the arbitral tribunal's domain.
Asha Mongia & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing a petition for Letters of Administration under Article 137 of the Limitation Act begins when it becomes necessary to apply, not from the date of death, allowing the petition filed after delay due to pending mutation proceedings.
Shyam Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a CISF ASI found medically unfit due to defective color vision by a competent medical board, dismissing the petition challenging the termination.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Gopal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of accused in an attempted murder case, emphasizing that appellate interference requires very substantial and compelling reasons, especially where contradictions in the victim's testimony exist.
Vandini Khanna v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate to the petitioner for a duly executed and registered will dated 23.10.2012, affirming its validity and fixing property valuation for court fees.
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur v. Shri S.K. Talwar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal, holding that the disciplinary inquiry was vitiated by denial of natural justice and that negligence without misconduct does not justify termination.
Seema Verma v. The East End Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a cooperative housing society membership application due to non-compliance with mandatory statutory requirements including failure to make a declaration on oath and prove residency, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection.
N P Ashley & Ors. v. The University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutionality of including a Christian member nominated by the Supreme Council in the interview panel for Christian candidates at St. Stephen's College, affirming minority rights under Article 30(1) while ensuring merit-based admissions.