Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Laiq Ahamad alias Saenve Alam v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case considering discrepancies in evidence and delay in FIR, emphasizing trial court's role in adjudication.
Databit Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. v. Red Fort Capital Finance Company Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal’s order directing the appellants to furnish a bank guarantee as interim security, holding that judicial interference under Section 37 is limited and collateral security does not bar interim relief if ineffective.
Raghav Trivedi v. Bajaj Capital Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint to clarify jurisdiction, rejected the plea for dismissal under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, and held that the suit alleging mutual fund fraud discloses a triable cause of action and is within limitation.
M/S KGK ENGINEERS PVT LTD v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA NHAI & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a determinable contract in accordance with its terms cannot be restrained by injunction and that unconditional bank guarantees can be validly invoked despite pending disputes.
Koshalia Devi Rastogi v. Assistant/ Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-27, New Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed release of seized jewellery and cash upon deposit of probable tax liability as advance tax, balancing Revenue's interest and petitioners' rights during ongoing income tax proceedings.
MR. ABHIMANYU PRAKASH & ORS. v. FERRERO S.P.A & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of trademark infringement against manufacturers of NUTELLA-like glass jars and directed the seized infringing jars to be destroyed in accordance with the Trade Marks Act.
Jai Kumar & Anr. v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a driver licensed for LMV can drive a transport vehicle within LMV class without additional endorsement, thereby negating the insurance company’s right of recovery.
Mahaveer Singh Rajawat v. M/S Radha Sarweshwar Marble and Granite & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award in a partnership dispute, holding that interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited to narrow grounds and the arbitrator’s findings were not perverse or illegal.
Neelam Joshi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ of habeas corpus petition directing transfer of custody of minor daughters to their mother, the natural guardian, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and the illegality of custody with grandparents.
MICROSOFT CORPORATION INDIA PVT. LTD. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to refund Rs. 5.37 crore with interest to Microsoft India for undue delay, imposing personal costs on the officer for non-compliance.
Prabh Dawer v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a theft-related FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement, recovery of stolen goods, and the petitioner’s remorse, subject to payment of costs.
Rajni Verma v. Umesh Kalia
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition permitting a convicted appellant suffering serious medical issues to appear via video conferencing and deferred coercive proceedings under Section 82 CrPC pending submission of complete medical evidence.
Neha Pathania and Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for criminal intimidation and casteist remarks following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of the complaint by the complainant.
Rohit & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a settlement between parties and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing prosecution would serve no useful purpose.
Ravi Kumar & Anr. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Monu Ojha alias Akhilesh Kumar and Another v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452/323/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties involving simple injuries, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Hamid Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from aggravated penetrative sexual assault to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, reducing the sentence due to inconsistencies and lack of forensic evidence.
Vedanta Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Government's arbitrary rejection of Vedanta's PSC extension application, emphasizing legitimate expectation and natural justice, and directed reconsideration with a hearing.
Anuradha @ Chiku v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under MCOCA, holding that the stringent statutory conditions for bail were not met and that invocation of MCOCA against her was lawful based on prima facie material linking her to an organised drug trafficking syndicate.
Sudha Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a private individual who is not the complainant or the State cannot maintain a criminal appeal against acquittal arising from a police report unless they qualify as a "victim" under CrPC, which requires proof of loss or injury caused by the accused for which charges were framed.