Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Rakesh Kumar Soin v. Sh. Nitin Soin & Ors.
The High Court allowed reopening of evidence and cross-examination in a civil suit despite prior non-appearance, emphasizing merit-based adjudication subject to costs and strict compliance.
Prime Care Hospital Ltd. & Anr. v. Kamla Devi Deceased & Ors.
The High Court directed the Trial Court to compassionately reconsider the petitioner's restoration and waiver of cost applications after dismissal of the suit for non-prosecution due to procedural lapses.
Supertech Limited v. Kanwal Batra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the NCDRC's imprisonment order against Supertech's Managing Director for non-compliance, directing fresh execution proceedings for recovery of the balance decretal amount.
Harpal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disciplinary punishments and adverse performance appraisal remarks of a BSF Head Constable, affirming limited judicial interference in such administrative matters.
SMT Saroj & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a compensation claim under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, holding that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger and the death did not arise from an untoward incident attributable to the railways.
Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Union of India
The High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove he was a bonafide passenger injured due to an untoward incident during railway travel, thus denying compensation under the Railways Act.
Gurpreet Singh @ Bawa @ Baba v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a multi-crore DDA property fraud case, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention without trial violates the fundamental right to liberty under Article 21.
Poonam Batra v. Ashwani Kumar Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court declared a forged sale deed and mortgage null and void, granted ownership and injunction to the plaintiff, and ordered cancellation of the forged deed under Order XV Rule 1 CPC due to absence of triable issues.
Diageo Scotland Limited v. Prachi Verma and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Diageo Scotland Limited, setting aside the dismissal of opposition and directing removal of the confusingly similar "CAPTAIN BLUE" trademark from the register to protect the appellant's prior "CAPTAIN" family marks.
Mankind Prime Labs Private Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of the composite trademark "CROSSRELIEF", holding that generic components do not preclude registration if the overall mark is distinctive and not confusingly similar to prior marks.
Grey Swift Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the composite trademark "BharatStamp" is inherently distinctive and registrable under Section 9(1)(a) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, overruling the Registrar's refusal.
Sharda Arya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that employees who did not exercise the option to remain under CPF by the 1987 cutoff date are deemed to have switched to the Pension Scheme and are entitled to pensionary benefits, quashing the University of Delhi's denial of such benefits to the petitioner.
Vinay Jain v. Rakesh Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under Order XVIII Rule 1 CPC, the plaintiff has the right to begin evidence unless the defendant admits the plaintiff's material facts, and set aside the order directing the defendant to lead evidence first without such admission.
Durga Prasad Yadav v. Director General CISF
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a CISF officer, holding that the minor penalty imposed for insubordination was valid and the disciplinary authority competent.
Asha Gupta & Ors. v. The NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and charge sheet under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine and voluntary settlement between the parties resolving matrimonial disputes.
Anuj Singhal & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Suleman & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 498A, 354, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and fulfillment of terms between estranged spouses.
HSH NORDBANK AG v. GOODWILL HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve Goodwill Hospital and Research Centre Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, due to absence of recoverable assets and time-barred debts.
Riya Balhara v. Srijan Raj
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a defamation and criminal intimidation complaint, holding that the Respondent’s email did not constitute defamation or intimidation under IPC Sections 499/500 and 503/506.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Dharam Narayan Parashar & Ishwar Parihar
The High Court upheld the acquittal of Directors in a SEBI CIS violation case, holding that mere designation without evidence of involvement in company affairs does not attract criminal liability.