Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Khurshid @ Mental v. State
Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 307 IPC, ruling that sudden intention to cause death can be inferred from grievous injuries and credible injured witness testimony despite absence of CCTV footage.
Ravi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for sexual assault under the POCSO Act and IPC, affirming that catching hold of a child's hand with sexual intent constitutes sexual assault.
Ravi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for abducting and sexually assaulting a minor, relying on victim testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Rajesh Aggarwal v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences against his daughters due to trial delays and potential influence of family disputes, imposing strict conditions to safeguard the victims and trial integrity.
Pepsico, Inc. v. M/S. Savior Paper and Polymer Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to PepsiCo against unauthorized use of its PEPSI trademarks and copyright by the defendant, decreeing the suit ex-parte based on prior registration and well-known status of the marks.
Vineet Harit v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to allow a candidate to be interviewed after he failed to check his e-mail for timely communication of the interview date as mandated by the recruitment advertisement.
E.I. Dupont India Private Limited v. Commissioner, VAT, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed revision of VAT returns beyond the prescribed time limit and directed issuance of F-Forms for genuine transactions, applying discretionary penalty provisions and following the Ingram Micro precedent.
Mohd. Wakil v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove homicidal death and establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
R.T. Industries & Ors. v. Income Tax Settlement Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Settlement Commission's power to summarily reject settlement applications under Section 245D(1) for failure to make full and true disclosure of undisclosed income, affirming the mandatory nature of this precondition and the summary yet conclusive nature of such rejection.
Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali v. National Investigating Agency
Delhi High Court allowed bail to accused under UAPA, holding that prosecution failed to establish prima facie case due to inadmissible evidence and non-disclosure of critical witness statements.
Mohd. Wasim v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act and administering a poisonous substance under IPC based on credible sole testimony of the victim despite absence of medical injuries or forensic evidence.
Taje Sufiyah Sulaiman v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that in absence of any statutory provision permitting re-evaluation, the policy of the Patent Office prohibiting reassessment of answer sheets is valid and dismissed the petition seeking re-evaluation.
Sandeep Hitkari & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed referral of FIRs involving IPC and POCSO Act allegations to mediation, encouraging amicable settlement and permitting deferment of trial proceedings pending mediation.
Devender v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and the complainant withdrew prosecution.
Rajesh Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 based on a settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to withdraw the complaint.
Dilawar Khan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC after the parties reconciled and the complainant withdrew allegations, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Bhanu Pratap Giri v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of armed robbery and shooting, finding insufficient evidence directly connecting him to the crime.
Ajeem v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence and unreliable delayed statements, emphasizing the lack of incriminating witness testimony and prolonged custody.
Rachit Sahi v. Registrar of Co-Operative Societies & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that administrative actions by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies must comply with statutory provisions and natural justice, allowing judicial review to prevent arbitrary interference in society governance.
Subhash Kwatra v. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies
The Delhi High Court directed strict compliance with its earlier orders to evict unauthorized occupants and conduct a fresh draw of lots for allotment of flats to rightful members in the Saraswati Cooperative Group Housing Society.