Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sh. Sardar Ahmad v. The Commissioner, EDMC and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking de-sealing of a meat shop, holding that non-payment of renewal fees and operating without a valid license preclude relief despite an undertaking.
TATA POWER DELHI DISTRIBUTION LTD. v. MIND SHAPER TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal against a provisional assessment order under the Electricity Act, 2003 is not maintainable, set aside the ADM's order quashing the assessment, and remanded the matter for reconsideration on maintainability and merits.
Gagandeep Singh @ Gaggi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the trial court must summon a witness as a court witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. if their testimony is essential for a just decision, even if the witness is adverse to the defence.
Harish Mirchandani v. Manish Darira
The High Court held that no prima facie offence under Section 406 IPC was made out as the petitioner was not entrusted with property on behalf of his daughter, setting aside the Revisional Court's order and restoring the trial court's dismissal of the complaint.
Adit Engineering Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a registered electricity consumer is presumed liable for theft of electricity found at their premises, even if rented out, and must rebut this presumption at trial; the petition to quash the complaint was dismissed.
Subhash Motwani & Anr. v. Frank Finn Management Consultants & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Section 245 CrPC does not apply to summons triable cases and dismissed the petition seeking discharge and quashing of a criminal defamation complaint, affirming that civil court findings do not bind criminal proceedings.
Joyce Karoung v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Joyce Karoung in a narcotics case, holding that the prima facie evidence and statements under Section 67 NDPS Act justify denial of bail under Section 37.
Prabhat Kumar Singh v. Army College of Medical Science & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a student's permanent expulsion for misconduct to rustication, allowing re-induction into the MBBS course, holding the original penalty unduly harsh and disproportionate.
Xerox Corporation v. Sarita Agarwal & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants using the deceptively similar mark ZEROX, restraining trademark infringement and passing off of Xerox Corporation's registered trademark.
LT FOODS LIMITED v. HERITAGE FOODS (INDIA) LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for trademark infringement must be stayed under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act when rectification proceedings are pending before the IPAB, but interlocutory relief can still be granted during the stay.
Gaya Devi v. Delhi Transco Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking correction of date of birth in service records on the ground of belated representation and upheld the employer's lawful rejection of the request.
Master Singham v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of a student's admission for lack of natural justice, affirming the mandatory requirement of hearing before depriving a fundamental right to education.
K.D. Sehgal & Ors. v. Registrar of Co-operative Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of membership objections, holding that belated claims without contribution and evidence cannot entitle petitioners to flats in a cooperative housing society.
Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital v. Workers thru M.K.R.H. Karamchar
The Delhi High Court held that a hospital run on commercial lines and generating profits is liable to pay bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, rejecting exemption claims based on non-profit status and tax registrations.
D.T.C. v. Dharamvir Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a workman terminated after a vitiated inquiry, holding that the employer bears the burden to prove gainful employment post-termination.
K. Krishna Kurup v. M/S M.M.T.C. LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action against an MMTC officer for gross negligence in handling Letters of Credit, rejecting challenges to the inquiry process and appointment of the inquiry officer.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral rejection of interest claims beyond agreed deferment but set aside the award on the counter claim for lack of reasons, emphasizing strict contract interpretation and mandatory reasoned awards under the Arbitration Act.
Sohan Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sohan Singh for murder under Section 302 IPC based on last seen evidence, circumstantial proof, and failure to explain circumstances within his special knowledge.
Vikas v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Vikas for kidnapping and murdering a child based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including ransom calls, recovery of the dead body, and DNA proof.
Kamal Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Kamal Kumar for murder under Section 302/34 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by recovery and forensic evidence, dismissing his appeal.