Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Amitabh Kumar Shahi & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing that a married minor girl be permitted to reside with her husband, recognizing the husband as her natural guardian and prioritizing her welfare and choice.
Formosa Plastics Corporation USA v. Ashok Chauhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of an execution petition not set down for final hearing is improper under Order XXI Rule 105 CPC, a judge cannot assume jurisdiction over part-heard matters outside the roster, and applications to recall such orders are maintainable under Section 151 CPC, allowing the appeal and remanding for fresh consideration.
Formosa Plastics Corporation USA v. Ashok Chauhan & Ors.
Judgment pronouncing the decision in a civil commercial dispute between Formosa Plastics Corporation USA and Ashok Chauhan & Ors. in the Delhi High Court.
Vikas Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and enticement charges under Sections 363 and 366 IPC, holding that the minor prosecutrix voluntarily accompanied him without inducement or moral persuasion.
Indu Lata Rangwala v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 is valid even after processing under Section 143(1) without fresh tangible material, provided the Assessing Officer forms 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment.
Munna v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the rape conviction due to unreliable prosecutrix testimony but upheld and modified the kidnapping conviction of the appellant.
Ajanta Transistor Clock Manufacturing Co. v. Ajanta Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld a family settlement-based arbitral award restricting trademark use, holding that 'Ajanta Quartz' is not a separate mark and that lawful business restraints in the settlement are void but trademark restrictions are enforceable.
PFIZER PRODUCTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the DCGI's rejection of Pfizer's request to extend the expiry period of 'Medrol' beyond 60 months, declined to entertain the writ petition on expiry date issues pending before other High Courts, and directed withdrawal of stocks six months prior to expiry.
Rotomac Electricals Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld penalty for non-fulfillment of export obligation under an advance licence due to petitioner’s failure to produce mandatory documents and rejected claims of exports prior to licence issuance.
M/S TRANS ASIAN INDUSTRIES EXPOSITIONS PVT. LTD. v. SONI DAVE
The Delhi High Court upheld consent decrees for possession based on clear admissions under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC but modified the quantum of user charges fixed without proper hearing.
M/S TRANS ASIAN INDUSTRIES EXPOSITIONS PVT. LTD. v. SONI DAVE
The Delhi High Court reserved and pronounced judgment in a civil appeal filed by M/s Trans Asian Industries Expositions Pvt. Ltd. against Soni Dave concerning a commercial dispute.
M/S TRUE BLAZE CLOTHING v. ANUJ TYAGI
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute sole arbitrator under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to continue arbitration proceedings after the original arbitrator withdrew.
Constable Mani Ram Gajraj v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CRPF constable without departmental inquiry for participation in a violent 1979 insubordination, affirming that inquiry may be dispensed with when impracticable amid rebellion.
Mithlesh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the summary dismissal of a CRPF personnel involved in a large-scale mutiny, holding that departmental enquiry could be dispensed with under exceptional circumstances as per established Supreme Court precedent.
Hariom v. Commissioner of Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a departmental candidate’s delayed claim for appointment under the open category in police recruitment, holding that limitation bars relief and candidates must apply under the correct category.
Ruchika Arora & Ors. v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier and allowing future prospects while rejecting insurer's challenge to income assessment based on post-death ITR and alleged rental income.
Aalam Khan v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and ten-year sentence of a Hakim under Section 6 of the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl, affirming the reliability of the child victim's testimony corroborated by medical evidence.
DDA v. Shalini Kanwar
The Delhi High Court held that victims must obtain leave of the High Court under Section 378(3) before appealing acquittal orders under the proviso to Section 372 of the CrPC, dismissing revision petitions filed by the DDA as not maintainable.
Kumar Pal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal without departmental enquiry of a CRPF personnel involved in a violent 1979 rebellion, rejecting claims of illegality and discrimination and emphasizing the disciplinary authority’s justified invocation of Rule 27(cc)(ii) of the CRPF Rules.
DDA v. Shalini Kanwar
The Delhi High Court held that a victim can appeal against an order of acquittal only after obtaining leave of the High Court under Section 378(3) CrPC, and dismissed revision petitions filed without such leave as not maintainable.