Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Ikram & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that offences under Section 307 IPC are non-compoundable and refused to quash the FIR despite a settlement between the parties, emphasizing the societal interest in prosecuting serious crimes.
R K Aggarwal v. Brig Madan Lal Nassa
The High Court held that in summons cases under Chapter XX Cr.P.C., there is no stage of discharge after summoning, and procedural irregularity in non-service of notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C. does not vitiate trial if accused are represented and have cross-examined witnesses.
Renu Sehrawat v. Sunny Sehrawat & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused, holding that mere allegations of threats without evidence do not justify cancellation of bail.
Munna Lal v. Karan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance granted under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that an ex parte decree under Section 9 HMA cannot bar maintenance claims when the wife was unrepresented and prevented from appearing.
Satish Kumar Aggarwal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted to the accused in a cheating and forgery case, ruling that bail cannot be cancelled on pre-existing grounds absent new facts indicating misuse or interference.
Mayank Pathak v. M/S Elcome Trading Company Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding territorial jurisdiction and service of notice were proper and the petitioner’s belated jurisdictional plea was inadmissible.
Hasim Khan v. Anjum Nissa @ Anjum
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging an interim maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that typographical errors do not vitiate such orders and factual disputes are to be decided at trial.
Tarun Tyagi v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking supply of cloned copies of seized source code discs, holding that refusal to supply unprotected copies to prevent misuse does not warrant interference under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Horam Singh v. Raman Monga
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order under Section 420 IPC, holding that the Trial Court's discretion to summon the accused at the prima facie stage cannot be interfered with absent manifest illegality.
Telefonktiebotaget LM Ericsson (Publ) v. Lava International Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant a final opportunity to file additional rebuttal evidence within a strict schedule, emphasizing adherence to procedural timelines and preventing abuse of court process in a patent infringement suit involving FRAND issues.
Telefonktiebolaget LM Ericsson v. LAVA International Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of ownership, essentiality, validity, and infringement of standard essential patents, warranting continuation of trial and potential injunction against the defendant for patent infringement under FRAND terms.
Rudravaram Jhansi Rani v. Religare Finvest Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award upholding the respondent's claim for loan repayment with interest, finding no infirmity in the award despite the petitioners' unawareness of arbitration proceedings.
SIDHI INDUSTRIES v. RELIGARE FINVEST LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' objections to an arbitral award as time barred under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, refusing to condone delay beyond the statutory period.
Tecpro Systems Limited v. Indure Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional Bank Guarantees can be invoked irrespective of underlying disputes but continued interim protection against encashment during arbitration proceedings upon petitioner’s undertaking to keep guarantees alive.
Tecpro Systems Limited v. Indure Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional Bank Guarantee is enforceable irrespective of underlying disputes and continued interim stay on its encashment pending arbitration.
WeP Solutions Limited v. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
The Delhi High Court refused ex-parte interim relief to stay the termination of a printing services contract pending arbitration, directing notice to the respondent and further hearing.
Mukesh Sharma v. Roger Shashoua & Ors.
The court held that where the arbitration seat is outside India and governed by foreign law, Part I of the Arbitration Act is excluded, rendering Section 34 petitions in Indian courts not maintainable, and upheld the jurisdictional order dismissing the challenge to arbitral awards.
Mukesh Sharma v. Roger Shashoua & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Part I of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 is excluded where the arbitration seat is in London and the arbitration agreement is governed by English law, rendering Section 34 petitions in Indian courts not maintainable.
Sushil Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Wrestling Federation of India's selection of the quota-winning athlete for the 2016 Rio Olympics without fresh trials, dismissing the petitioner's plea for a trial and emphasizing the autonomy of sports federations in selection matters.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt Ltd v. Gillete India Ltd
The Delhi High Court stayed an interim injunction restraining Reckitt Benckiser from using a blue colour similar to Gillete's razors and making unverified superiority claims in advertisements, emphasizing the need for independent verification and considering commercial delay.