Delhi High Court

82,305 judgments

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FIRST LUCRE PARTNERSHIP CO v. ASHOK KUMAR KOTHARI

09 Apr 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:3221

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit based on a binding settlement reached through court-annexed mediation, recording the settlement terms and closing the case.

civil other court-annexed mediation settlement disposal of suit civil suit

MW EAT LTD v. NEW MASALA ZONE & ANR

09 Apr 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:3222

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction restraining defendants from using the trademark "New Masala Zone" or any deceptively similar mark, resolving a passing off dispute with the plaintiff "Masala Zone" by consent.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction deceptively similar trademark

Grant Thornton India LLPP v. Silverdale Services Ltd.

09 Apr 2015 · Manmohan J · 2015:DHC:3218

The Delhi High Court held that an email acknowledgment of debt revives limitation and entitles the plaintiff to recover the admitted amount with contractual interest, granting an ex parte decree for US $50,000 plus interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Limitation Act Acknowledgment of debt Interest on outstanding payments Ex parte decree

Rajesh Nagpal & Ors. v. Central Bureau of Investigation

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3244

The Delhi High Court refused to quash charges against petitioners under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should not be exercised at the advanced stage of trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of charges framing of charges Section 313 Cr.P.C.

State v. Sudarshan Ranga & Anr

09 Apr 2015 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:3253-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the sentence and increased compensation in a criminal case involving knife injuries, considering the accused's remorse and efforts at reconciliation.

criminal sentence_modified Significant modification of sentence compensation unconditional apology remorse

Ravi Prakash @ Ravi v. State

09 Apr 2015 · Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:3252

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Sections 328 and 379 IPC due to unreliable testimony but upheld conviction under Section 411 IPC based on recovery of stolen property.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 328 IPC Section 379 IPC Section 411 IPC hostile witness

Sushil Kumar Gupta v. Software Technology Parks of India

09 Apr 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:3240

The Delhi High Court quashed an 11-year prolonged suspension order without departmental enquiry, restoring service benefits to the retired petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant suspension departmental proceedings charge-sheet service benefits

Mohan Lal Sachdeva v. Jitender Kumar

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3234

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that specific averments about the accused's involvement justified framing of notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C. and that merits are to be examined at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 251 Cr.P.C. quashing of complaint dishonoured cheque

Jitender Mohan v. Anjali Mohan & Anr

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3235

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Brijpal Singh v. State

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3236

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304-A IPC against the petitioner based on a mediated settlement and absence of culpable negligence, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 304-A IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mediated settlement

Asha Bhatnagar v. CBI

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3237

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash prosecution and release fixed deposit, holding that delay alone does not justify quashing unless wholly attributable to prosecution and causing prejudice, and directed speedy trial completion.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant delay in trial quashing of prosecution presumptive prejudice responsibility for delay

Pankaj Rao & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3238

The Delhi High Court quashed a copyright infringement FIR under Section 63 of the Copyright Act based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice in a commercial dispute.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement Copyright Act

Sitara Begum & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3227

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mediated settlement

Jitender Talwar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3239

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles laid down by the Supreme Court for exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial offences Section 498-A IPC

PAL NEWS MEDIA (P) LTD v. SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES LTD

09 Apr 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:3249-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the refusal to set aside ex parte decrees, holding that appellants failed to show sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 13 CPC due to negligence and lack of bona fide.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order IX Rule 13 CPC ex parte decree sufficient cause Power of Attorney

Jitender Gaur & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3233

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Praveen Grover v. Pushp Lata and Others

09 Apr 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:3241

The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a voluntary settlement reached through court-annexed mediation and granted a refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement court-annexed mediation court fees refund Section 16 Court Fees Act

DELHI ADMINISTRATION v. SANJAY JAIN & OTHERS

09 Apr 2015 · Siddharth Mridul · 2015:DHC:3251-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, upholding the acquittal of respondents due to the prosecution's failure to prove the sample was representative under the PFA Act, based on substantial variation between expert reports.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant representative sample Prevention of Food Adulteration Act Public Analyst report Central Food Laboratory report

Food Inspector v. Praful Kumar

09 Apr 2015 · Siddharth Mridul · 2015:DHC:3250-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a food adulteration case due to improper storage and delayed prosecution that violated statutory rights under the PFA Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Food Adulteration Act food sample storage Section 13(2) PFA Act sample analysis

Gautam Khaitan v. Enforcement Directorate

09 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3232

Delhi High Court permitted a lawyer accused in a money laundering case to travel abroad for client dispute resolution subject to stringent conditions safeguarding investigation and trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant permission to travel abroad money laundering investigation Look Out Circular