Delhi High Court
81,413 judgments
Kishinchand Choithram Daryanani v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s pending land exchange application within the stipulated time and restrained handing over possession until disposal.
KANUNGO MEDIA PVT. LTD. v. RGV FILM FACTORY & ORS.
Amendment to convert a passing off suit into a trademark infringement suit at the final arguments stage is not allowed as it introduces a fresh cause of action requiring fresh summons and a new suit may be filed instead.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Satish Gujral
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant artist breached the contract by failing to supply murals on the agreed subject "Speed" and ordered refund of the advance with interest, rejecting the claim for damages.
Commissioner of Service Tax v. Japan Airlines International Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Committee of Commissioners' decision to institute an appeal under Section 86(2) of the Finance Act is an administrative act requiring no physical meeting or independent reasons if supported by material, limiting the Tribunal's role to verifying the existence of such decision.
Asif v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in an assault case, holding that inconsistencies in prosecution evidence created reasonable doubt warranting benefit of doubt to the accused.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. P.D Associates (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple income tax appeals by the Commissioner against P.D. Associates, holding no substantial question of law arose in view of a prior binding decision.
Zenith Dance Institute Pvt. Ltd. v. Zenith Dancing and Music
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's priority and injunction against the defendant's use of the mark "ZENITH" for dance education services, applying estoppel principles to limit claims based on the plaintiff's registered word mark but allowing infringement claims based on the device mark.
Harbans Singh Jolly & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act on the basis of an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying the principles governing quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.
Kishan v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for armed robbery based on consistent eyewitness testimony, fingerprint evidence, and recovery of stolen property, rejecting defence challenges on procedural and evidentiary grounds.
Narender Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Daya Lal & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Vikas Kumar v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC on the basis of settlement and compensation between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Pankaj Soni & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 323, 325, 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Ramesh Chand @ Ramesh Kumar v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the trial court's order denying adjournment to file an application under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing the right to fair trial and directing a fresh opportunity subject to costs.
Anca Marian Neacsu v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Interim bail for medical treatment at a private hospital was denied to an accused in a serious Official Secrets Act case, but the court allowed medical examination and surgery in custody at the accused's expense.
Sanjiv Narain Mathur v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 338 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement and absence of negligence, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Atul Sarin & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR for forgery and cheating, holding that serious offences involving multiple victims cannot be compromised or quashed based on a settlement.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment of withheld contract amounts, clarifying that an indemnity clause does not permit withholding certified payments.
Surinder Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences in such cases.
Amit Kapoor v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.