Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Arman Mohd v. State, Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner found unknowingly in possession of a single cartridge, holding that mere possession without knowledge and complementary parts does not constitute an offence.
Manku Vanshkar and Ors v. National Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of a married daughter from financial dependency for compensation calculation but enhanced the interest rate awarded on the compensation from 6% to 8% per annum.
Union of India v. M/S. Wishwa Mittar Bajaj and Sons & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking arbitral award lacking adequate reasoning under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, reaffirming the necessity of reasoned awards in arbitration.
Union of India v. M/S ERA CONSTRUCTION (INDIA) LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of reasoning and disregard of contractual terms, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Shri Sheetal Dawer v. M/S Moda Cocktail & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute under DIAC rules.
Cargill Incorporated v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court set aside the Registrar's refusal to register the trade mark 'TOPCITHIN' for failure to consider prior use and pending rectification, remanding the application for fresh examination.
Sheikh Intaz @ Sheikh Imtyaz v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 397 IPC due to lack of credible evidence of use of a deadly weapon but upheld other convictions, modifying the sentence to the period already served.
Sardar Sarabjit Singh Bedi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner for the estate of the deceased under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, affirming that such grant authorizes estate administration but does not confer ownership.
Banwarilal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for assisting cattle smugglers, ruling that judicial interference in disciplinary proceedings is limited to cases of manifest perversity or procedural violations.
Neha Dutta v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking FIR registration against police officials, holding that alternate remedies under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. must be exhausted before approaching the High Court.
H D F C ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAMJI & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld motor accident compensation awards, holding the insurer liable due to failure to prove violation of insurance policy by producing vehicle permit or proof of legal notice service.
Tata 1MG Healthcare Solutions Private Limited v. QRG Medicare Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly, leaving merits and frivolity issues to the arbitral tribunal.
Tata 1Mg Healthcare Solutions Private Limited v. North East Health Care Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes under the collaboration agreement.
Tata 1MG Healthcare Solutions Private Limited v. Marengo Asia Healthcare Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the Collaboration Agreement.
Azad Market RWA (Regd.) v. Mamta Yadav
Delhi High Court dismissed petitions filed by Azad Market RWA for unauthorized construction due to abuse of process, suppression of facts, and lack of locus standi, imposing costs and referring counsel for disciplinary action.
Pani Ram v. Mohan Lal Joshi
The Delhi High Court held that in a Section 138 N.I. Act complaint, issuance of notice under Section 223 B.N.S.S. before examining the complainant is valid as the affidavit filed suffices as evidence at the pre-cognizance stage.
PROGNOSYS MEDICAL SYSTEMS PRIVATE LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging tender conditions, holding that an unsuccessful bidder who withdrew and was disqualified without timely challenge cannot later question the tender process at an advanced stage.
Bela Dalmia & Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court quashed a municipal property tax assessment order due to a 14-year delay in adjudication, holding such delay unreasonable and allowing fresh reassessment under the NDMC Act.
M/S Nakoda Food Marketing & Ors. v. M/S Mahesh Edible Oil Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to vary the injunction restraining the appellants from using the trademark "SALONI" in Class 30 after they obtained registration, holding that co-existing registered proprietors may use identical marks in their respective classes without infringement.
Manoj Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to furnish one consolidated surety for 21 pending cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act, holding that excessive bail conditions defeating liberty can be modified under inherent powers of the court.