Delhi High Court
82,305 judgments
FIRST LUCRE PARTNERSHIP CO v. ASHOK KUMAR KOTHARI
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.
MW EAT LTD v. NEW MASALA ZONE & ANR
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.
Grant Thornton India LLPP v. Silverdale Services Ltd.
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.
Rajesh Nagpal & Ors. v. Central Bureau of Investigation
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.
State v. Sudarshan Ranga & Anr
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.
Ravi Prakash @ Ravi v. State
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.
Sushil Kumar Gupta v. Software Technology Parks of India
The Delhi High Court quashed an 11-year prolonged suspension order without departmental enquiry, restoring service benefits to the retired petitioner.
Mohan Lal Sachdeva v. Jitender Kumar
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.
Jitender Mohan v. Anjali Mohan & Anr
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.
Brijpal Singh v. State
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.
Asha Bhatnagar v. CBI
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.
Pankaj Rao & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
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.
Sitara Begum & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
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.
Jitender Talwar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
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.
PAL NEWS MEDIA (P) LTD v. SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES LTD
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.
Jitender Gaur & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
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.
Praveen Grover v. Pushp Lata and Others
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.
DELHI ADMINISTRATION v. SANJAY JAIN & OTHERS
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.
Food Inspector v. Praful Kumar
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.
Gautam Khaitan v. Enforcement Directorate
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.