Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Krishan @ Krishan Pal Tanwar v. Rohtas Kumar Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque bounce case, holding that the appellant failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and that the presumption under Section 139 of the NI Act was rebutted.
Karim Baksh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse if physical possession is not taken and compensation not paid, but title disputes must be decided in appropriate proceedings.
Ram Babu v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder based on a complete chain of circumstances and reliable witness testimony.
Navigators Logistics Ltd. v. Kashif Qureshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for copyright infringement, breach of confidentiality, and enforcement of non-compete clauses, holding that customer lists lack copyright protection, confidentiality claims were vague, and post-employment non-compete clauses are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act.
Pankaj v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a child, emphasizing the reliability of the child victim's testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, and enhanced victim compensation.
Ashwani Khattar v. Vijay Kumar Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on limitation grounds, affirming that the agreement was terminated by efflux of time and the appellant's claims were barred due to delay and insufficient evidence.
INTAS Pharmaceuticals Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that novel pharmaceutical formulations developed through incremental innovation are excluded from price control under DPCO-2013 unless specifically included, and remanded the matter to NPPA to reassess the pricing applicability to INTAS's dispersible Cefixime tablets.
M/S ILFS ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED v. M/S INDIAN STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s claims were prima facie arbitrable under the contract and Arbitration Act, and appointed an arbitrator to proceed with arbitration despite the respondent’s objections.
Anju Saxena v. Sarvam Diamond International; Anju Saxena v. Monicca Jain
The Delhi High Court held that only the drawer who signs a cheque can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, quashing complaints against a non-drawer petitioner.
Prime Comfort Products Private Limited v. Lal Bahadur Trading as Sulakshmi Enterprises
Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over a trademark infringement suit based on plaintiff's registered office and defendant's pan-India sales, dismissing defendant's summary judgment application.
M/S EARTHCON CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTD v. M/S MAHAMAYA INFRABUILD PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order terminating arbitration proceedings by mutual consent under Section 32(2)(b) is final and bars fresh arbitration or appointment of a new arbitrator under Sections 14 or 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Pradyuman Kumar Aggarwal & Ors. v. Orchid Salon Services Pvt Ltd. & Anr.
The court held that a registered lease deed prohibiting sub-letting governs possession rights, rejected oral claims, and granted possession and arrears recovery to the landlord on admitted facts without triable issues.
Dinesh Tiwari v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Dinesh Tiwari for penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act and IPC, dismissing his appeal challenging the evidence and sentence.
Raju v. Neelam; Ram Rati v. Jai Singh
The Delhi High Court held that appeals against Family Court orders setting aside ex-parte decrees under the Hindu Marriage Act lie before a Division Bench under the Family Courts Act, while orders under Section 125 CrPC by the Family Court are not appealable but subject to Criminal Revision, rendering writ petitions under Article 227 not maintainable.
Santosh v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.4.18 lakh to Rs.11 lakh in a motor accident claim, increasing disability assessment and non-pecuniary damages while upholding contributory negligence deduction.
Poonam Kumari v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.3.9 lakh to Rs.12.5 lakh for a child victim of a bus accident, recognizing loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, and future medical expenses as valid heads of damages.
Mother Dairy, Calcutta v. Mother Dairy Fruits & Vegetables Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to frame the issue of territorial jurisdiction in a trademark infringement suit, holding that jurisdictional objections based on Section 134 of the Trade Marks Act can be raised notwithstanding prior waiver under Section 21 CPC.
M/S ICICI BANK LTD. v. HEMA GERA
The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal and appointed an ex-parte receiver to repossess a hypothecated vehicle due to the borrower's loan default and risk of alienation.
M/S ICICI BANK LTD. v. SHAKTI SINGH AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal and appointed an ex-parte receiver to repossess a hypothecated vehicle due to the borrower's loan default and risk of disposal.
Dev Raj & Ors. v. Satpal Gulia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Second Appeal for lack of substantial question of law, holding that applications under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC are to be decided with the appeal and courts are not obliged to order demarcation suo moto in civil property disputes.