Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Rohtas Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the trial court's rejection of adverse possession claim over a valuable government property, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove open, hostile, and continuous possession.
M/S KHUSHI RAM BEHARI LAL v. M/S JASWANT SINGH BALWANT SINGH
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition setting aside the IPAB order and directed registration of the petitioner's trademark "TRAIN" in Class 30, holding that the respondent's prior registration was not conclusively established due to forged documents and that the petitioner qualified for registration under Section 12 of the Trade Marks Act.
Meinhardt Singapore Pte. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Service Tax, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of 100% penalty on a service tax assessee for delayed payment of tax collected, rejecting financial hardship as a defense and emphasizing strict compliance with statutory timelines for penalty reduction.
Raj Kumar Sehgal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order denying interest on delayed retiral dues during pending disciplinary proceedings dropped with displeasure, holding that such exoneration is not an honourable acquittal under Rule 68 of CCS (Pension) Rules.
Akhtar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a case involving minor injuries and a trivial dispute, relying on medical evidence and without prejudice to cross FIRs.
Shiv Avtar Tyagi v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in a criminal case subject to his cooperation with the investigation and appearance before the Investigating Officer.
Krishan Kumar @ Pintu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections on the basis of an amicable compromise between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedent.
Gurdeep Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 379 IPC and 135 Electricity Act based on a No Dues Certificate and settled dispute, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Arun Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Gabriel India Ltd & Ors. v. Arvind Walia
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order and criminal complaint following an amicable compromise and settlement between the parties.
Bhasin Tobaccos Ltd. & Ors. v. Gambro Nexim (India) Medical Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over recovery matters under the DRT Act, mandating aggrieved parties to appeal before the DRT, and rejected the plaintiffs' suit for specific performance as premature and barred.
Sanjay & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 325, 380, 448, 452, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
CBI v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court set aside orders directing the return of seized documents to the accused, allowing the CBI to retain crucial evidence pending the Supreme Court's decision on the quashing of prosecution.
Kuldeep Kaur Through LRs v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed further investigation by the police under Section 173(8) CrPC and stayed criminal proceedings pending its completion, clarifying that courts cannot direct further investigation after cognizance but may stay proceedings to ensure fairness.
Rajkumar Pathak v. Nidhi Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by a third party seeking inquiry under Section 340 CrPC in domestic violence proceedings, holding that only parties with personal stake can pursue such actions.
S.K. Tanwar v. Union of India and Anr.
The High Court held that preliminary inquiry findings are not final and upheld the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner under Rule 14 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, dismissing his writ petition.
Amit Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 420 and 406 IPC, holding that incomplete compromise and lack of full cooperation by complainants do not justify quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
WIANXX IMPEX PVT. LTD. & ORS. v. EVERSHINE BUILD WELL PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral tribunal's termination of the petitioners' counter claim for non-payment of fees, holding that the tribunal must exercise its discretion fairly and allow reasonable opportunity to pay pending fees.
Mustaqeem & Ors. v. Faiyaz @ Faizab & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition, holding that petitioners who accepted costs for setting aside an ex-parte decree are estopped from challenging that order.
M/S PIECO INDIA ENGINEERING CO PVT LTD v. M/S SHATABDI SWITCHGEARS & CONTROL PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of dues, holding that a third party's payment on behalf of the debtor constitutes acknowledgment resetting the limitation period.