Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Shailesh @ Rinku v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and related charges due to significant gaps and inconsistencies in the prosecution's circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and unbroken chain of proof for conviction.
Pratyush Anand Mishra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory one-year experience requirement in a Law Officer recruitment advertisement, holding it to be a valid policy prerogative of the employer and dismissed the petition challenging it.
Vipin Kumar v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed HPCL to reconsider the petitioner's performance appraisal representation and pass a reasoned speaking order, emphasizing the need for clarity in administrative decisions.
SANDISK LLC v. ISHU NARANG
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of SanDisk LLC against Ishu Narang for trademark infringement, awarding permanent injunction, damages, and delivery up of seized counterfeit goods.
Sunder Singh Talwar v. Kamal Chand Dugar
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds for the landlord's dependent daughter and daughter-in-law, affirming that a married daughter can be a dependent family member under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Binoy Kumar Jha v. Rama Arjun Retail Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's refusal to grant leave to defend a summary suit due to the defendant's frivolous and unsubstantiated defence.
R. K. Aggarwal & Anr. v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed probate of a registered Will despite technical deficiencies in attestation evidence, applying a holistic approach to prove due execution under the Indian Succession Act.
WIMPY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED & ANR v. KALVINDER SINGH SANDHU & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the rejection of a review application in execution proceedings, holding that executing courts may conduct forensic inquiries despite prior foreign adjudication and that such orders are not appealable.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SATVEERI & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce compensation by deducting income tax and adjusting non-pecuniary damages, while upholding the personal expenses deduction in a motor accident claim.
RATIONAL INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS LTD. v. MR. SUNNY KARIRA
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award rejecting a domain name dispute complaint for violation of natural justice, holding that the Arbitral Tribunal erred in relying on suo moto research without giving the petitioner an opportunity to respond.
Sangeeta Kumari & Anr. v. Shittal Parsad Nekie
The Delhi High Court held that non-compliance with a restitution of conjugal rights decree cannot bar a wife's claim for maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and directed maintenance to be paid to her.
Monsanto Technology LLC v. Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Monsanto's appeal and partly allowed Nuziveedu Seeds' appeal and counterclaim in a seed technology intellectual property dispute, affirming protection of proprietary rights.
Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd. and Ors. v. Monsanto Technology LLC and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the patentability of Monsanto's Bt cotton genetic invention under the Patents Act, rejected challenges based on Section 3(j), and directed payment of trait fees by Nuziveedu consistent with local laws, balancing patent rights with plant variety protections.
Snehlata v. Priti Tandon & Anr.
The Delhi High Court rejected a counter claim for partition and declarations over property held benami, holding it barred under the Benami Act, limitation, and improper court fees valuation.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Prakash Atlanta (JV)
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that extension of time bars liquidated damages claims and that the award based on accepted industry norms was not liable to interference.
Manoj & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court modified Manjeet Singh's conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder and acquitted other accused due to failure to prove common object and participation in the unlawful assembly beyond reasonable doubt.
Dhannu Dabi v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to consider and decide the petitioner's representation regarding school management and vacant posts within a stipulated time, emphasizing the need for timely administrative action and speaking orders.
Hari Singh Dulgas v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that only serving employees can act as Defence Assistants in departmental inquiries under CDA Rules, but if none are willing, the petitioner must apply to the Inquiry Officer who must pass a reasoned order before proceeding.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Petroleum Workers Union
The Delhi High Court upheld Industrial Tribunal Awards directing Indian Oil Corporation to regularize contract workmen engaged over decades through successive contractors, holding such contracts to be sham under the contract labour prohibition notification.
Heera Lal v. DAV Public School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent school to treat the petitioner's legal notice as a representation and pass a reasoned order within a stipulated time, thereby ensuring the petitioner's right to be heard.