Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Pankaj @ Sandeep @ Bachcha v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant’s conviction from murder and attempt to murder to causing simple injuries under Section 324 IPC, aligning with co-accused acquittals, and ordered his release after time served.
Vineet Kumar Garg & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Avinash Bhushan Keshry v. The State & 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 obtained a mutual consent divorce.
Shri Satwant Singh and Ors. v. Land and Building Department and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not tendered after possession, declaring the petitioners' land acquisition null and void.
Jai Ram @ Hunny v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 354, 354A, 354B, 506, 509, and 323 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
Anil Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 are deemed to have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where compensation was not paid and possession not taken despite an award passed over five years before the 2013 Act commenced.
Ravi Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord upon full and final settlement between the parties and discontinuance of prosecution by the complainant.
Sh. Amit Raj & Ors. v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry and cruelty laws following a mutual settlement and divorce by consent, emphasizing the ends of justice and futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
M/S. TOP SHOP v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The Delhi High Court upheld condonation of a 670-day delay in filing an appeal by a government authority, emphasizing a liberal and pragmatic approach to 'sufficient cause' in cases involving public interest and bureaucratic delays.
A Parthasarathy v. Swami Parthasarathy & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to the plaintiff for copyright infringement of a spiritual literary work, directing the defendant to issue a public apology and correct wrongful authorship attributions.
SOCIETE PRODUITS NESTLE, S.A v. SHINY ELECTRICALS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the well-known trademark 'MAGGI' is entitled to protection against use on allied kitchen products, granting a permanent injunction against the defendants for trademark infringement and passing off.
DDA v. Kumud Makhija
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of unauthorized occupant who acquired possession without DDA's consent, holding that unauthorized transfers do not confer vested rights and procedural defects in notice were immaterial due to actual participation.
Burger King Corporation v. Techchand Shewakramani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction under Section 20 CPC and Section 134 Trade Marks Act to entertain a trademark infringement suit based on the Defendants' use and promotion of the mark within Delhi, including franchise solicitations.
M/S DELHI OUTDOOR ADVERTISERS ASSOCIATION v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court upheld Regulation 13(5) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Bye-laws, ruling that no deemed permission arises for advertisement display upon expiry of the 30-day period for administrative decision.
Satbir Singh & Anr v. Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee & Ors
The Delhi High Court remanded a writ petition concerning payment of arrears and service benefits, holding that prior litigation and delay must be considered before restricting relief to a limited period.
Shri Kuldeep & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed, and subsequent owners have locus standi to seek such declaration.
Shri Keshav Goel & Anr. v. Smt. Suchinta Sahni & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against closure of defendant's evidence, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural rules mandating day-to-day recording of evidence to prevent undue adjournments.
Mohd Saleem v. The State
The Delhi High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, applying Exception (4) to Section 300 IPC due to a sudden fight without premeditation.
Mohd. Irshad v. Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the appointment of the Delhi Waqf Board Chairperson, directing petitioners to exhaust the statutory appeal remedy before the Tribunal under the Delhi Waqf Rules, 1997.
M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S SJVN Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of DRB recommendations as arbitral awards, holding the 12-year limitation period runs from the date of the recommendations, not from a later declaratory judgment.