Delhi High Court
63,571 judgments
Ram Kishan v. U.O.I. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking CBI inquiry into a CRPF constable's death, holding that statutory remedies under the CrPC must be exhausted before approaching the court for investigation.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. M/S Deeksha Security Services
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that liquidated damages under Section 74 Indian Contract Act require proof of actual loss, which the appellant failed to establish.
National Agricultural Coop Marketing Fed of India Ltd v. Earthtech Enterprises Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot be compelled to answer a questionnaire that violates the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution, deferring examination until the criminal trial concludes.
Tarun Jain v. Manoj Jain and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using marks deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark 'NIKKY POINT', holding such use amounts to infringement and passing off despite familial relationship.
M/S VEEKAY SURGICALS PVT LTD v. M/S AARUSHI PHARMACEUTICALS & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., upholding the trial and revisional courts' orders granting and regulating additional opportunity to the respondent to produce defence evidence on medical grounds, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Indian Speciality Fats Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition against the DRAT order while reserving the right to pursue the pending appeal before the DRAT.
M/S A.P. Enterprises v. The Commissioner of Customs (General)
The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of a customs broker licence for non-compliance with mandatory procedural time limits under the Customs Broker Licensing Regulation, 2013, holding that the appellate tribunal lacked jurisdiction to extend investigation timelines.
Delhi Cantonment Board v. Shamim Bano
The Delhi High Court upheld acquittals in multiple cases of alleged unauthorized construction under the Cantonments Act, 2006, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove illegal erection or re-erection without valid notice.
Mahinder Kumar & Anr v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants charged under Section 328 IPC due to lack of corroborative medical evidence and credible alibi, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt for poisoning offences.
Yudhisther Sharma v. Om Prakash Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the valid transfer of property by the appellant's mother to the respondent based on admitted documents and concurrent findings of fact.
International Engineers and Project Consultants Limited v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court terminated the mandate of a sole arbitrator for undue delay in proceedings and appointed a retired judge as a new arbitrator to ensure expeditious resolution under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Satyawati & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside dowry death convictions under Section 304B IPC due to lack of evidence of harassment soon before death.
OMNIA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of tender eligibility criteria requiring supply to multiple government projects and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge of arbitrariness and unfairness in the contract award.
Angel Broking Ltd. v. Sharda Kapur
The Delhi High Court held that courts under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 cannot modify arbitral awards by granting additional reliefs not granted by the tribunal, and set aside the lower court's order awarding interest and compensation beyond the award.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Kumar
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a grievously injured claimant with permanent disability, including additional heads and interest, directing structured disbursement of funds.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a grievously injured claimant with 70% permanent disability, applying an appropriate multiplier, awarding damages for artificial limb and loss of amenities, and increasing interest rate on the award.
Indian Telephone Industries Ltd. v. Surinder Mohan
The High Court held that under the Apprentices Act, 1961, illegal termination of an apprenticeship contract entitles the apprentice only to compensation, not continuation of apprenticeship, and dismissed the suit seeking such continuation.
Ravinder v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and trustworthy parts of hostile witnesses' statements despite their in-court hostility.
Neeraj @ Chinti v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an externment order against the petitioner due to non-application of mind and lack of material evidence supporting the order under the Delhi Police Act.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Haridev Prasad
The Delhi High Court held that departmental proceedings initiated post-retirement based on fraud discovered after superannuation are not barred by limitation under Rule 9(2)(b) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, setting aside the CAT order and remanding the matter for further consideration.