Delhi High Court
81,561 judgments
Manish Budakoti & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings in such settled cases.
Sukhbir Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony, unexplained delay in FIR, and lack of corroborative evidence, holding that conviction on sole uncorroborated testimony must be based on credible and reliable evidence.
ROHM AND HAAS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS HOLDING UK LIMITED v. R.B. BUSINESS PROMOTIONS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that assignment of rights under a Technology Transfer Agreement includes the arbitration clause, mandating reference to arbitration and clarifying the applicability of Part II of the Arbitration Act to international arbitrations.
Shanti Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's policy cancelling coal depot licences, ruling that licensees hold no property rights and forged documents disentitle petitioners from relief.
Shanti Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the MCD's policy cancelling coal depot licences, ruling that licencees have no right to occupy land post licence expiry and that reliance on forged documents disentitles relief.
Mool Chand Khairati Ram Trust v. Director of Income Tax (Exemptions)
The Delhi High Court held that a charitable trust running an integrated Ayurvedic and Allopathic hospital is entitled to exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, as its activities are within its objects, and the AO cannot deny exemption or depreciation merely because of the predominance of Allopathic treatment.
SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT & ANR. v. M/S APPSONE CONSULTING INDIA (P) LTD. AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages against defendants for unauthorized use and training on plaintiffs' copyrighted SAP software, affirming copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 1957.
State v. Brijesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld a three-year sentence for rape of a minor, ruling that special and adequate reasons justified imposing less than the statutory minimum seven-year sentence.
Ravinder Singh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from family disputes.
Kuldeep Mehta and Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 406, 420, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Bhagwan Das @ Chokanni v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction for kidnapping and rape, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and inadmissible disclosure statements cannot be relied upon.
Vikas & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Shri Bhagwan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 341, 308, 506, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between related parties, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Chander Shekhar & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a full mediated settlement, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings in such cases to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Shanti Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's policy cancelling coal depot licences, ruling that licencees hold no property rights and cannot resist eviction, especially when relying on forged documents.
Shanti Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's policy cancelling coal depot licences, ruling that licencees have no right to occupy premises post-cancellation and that reliance on forged licences disentitles petitioners from relief.
Shiv Prakash Katiyar v. Jawahar Lal University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order issuing notice without deciding any controversy is not a "judgment" under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, and thus the Letters Patent Appeal against such order is not maintainable.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Ltd & Another v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that denial of security clearance to FM radio companies based on adverse inputs against indirect minority shareholders who are not directors or controlling shareholders is unsustainable and quashed the rejection of their auction applications.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Ltd & Another v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that security clearance under the FM radio auction policy applies only to the applicant company and its directors, not to shareholders, and quashed denial of clearance based on allegations against non-controlling shareholders.
Ajit Singh v. Additional Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court acquitted petitioners convicted under the Customs Act due to inadmissibility of retracted confessions, non-examination of independent witnesses, and failure to produce recovered gold, highlighting strict evidentiary requirements in smuggling cases.