Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Sitab Ali Chaudhary v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 397 IPC, ruling that mere possession and display of knives during robbery suffices as 'use' of deadly weapons, even without recovery or medical evidence linking the weapons to injuries.
Sitab Ali Chaudhary v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 397 IPC holding that mere possession and display of knives during robbery suffices to attract the offence, even without recovery or medical evidence linking the weapon.
Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd. v. Real Video Impact Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants using the mark 'NOW' in their TV channel name, recognizing plaintiff's well-known trademark rights and accepting defendants' undertaking to cease use.
Union of India and Ors. v. Rajinder Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld that pension gratuity cannot be withheld or adjusted against unassessed dues for unauthorized occupation without following statutory adjudicatory procedures and within limitation periods.
Suresh Kumar Anand v. Suman Bala
The court held that a tenant who accepts rent receipts acknowledging the landlord's ownership is estopped from disputing title, and eviction on bonafide necessity under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act is valid without absolute proof of ownership.
M/S HIM TRADERS PVT LTD v. SH. S.K. GUPTA
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a leave to defend application filed beyond the 15-day period under the Delhi Rent Control Act, confirming strict adherence to limitation and valid service on a company through its Director.
Nishant Hannan & Ors. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to file unimpeachable additional documents during trial, setting aside the trial court's order dismissing their application, emphasizing procedural rules serve justice and permit correction of mistakes unless grave prejudice occurs.
Shiv Kumar Giri v. Management of Hotel Siddharth Continental
The Delhi High Court held that prolonged unauthorized absence beyond sanctioned leave amounts to abandonment of service, justifying lawful removal without formal enquiry or reinstatement.
Nanak Chand v. Ram Kishan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a kidnapping case due to unexplained delay in FIR, contradictions in prosecution evidence, and plausible defense establishing false implication.
Ramesh Kumar Chandwani v. Hari Om Sharma
The Delhi High Court quashed an ex parte Labour Court award and remanded the matter for fresh hearing on back wages, directing reinstatement and payment of litigation expenses.
Mehboob Khan & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498-A IPC arising from a domestic dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rajeev Kumar Goyal v. State through C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court acquitted the Branch Manager for lack of evidence but upheld convictions of other appellants for conspiracy and cheating in fraudulent marine insurance claims, holding misjoinder of charges a curable irregularity without failure of justice.
THE INSTALMENT SUPPLY LTD v. KHAITAN HOTELS PVT LTD. & ANR
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing written statements by defendants in a suit for possession, emphasizing strict but discretionary adherence to procedural timelines under Order VIII CPC and allowing the defendants' pleadings subject to costs.
SH. RAM ABHILAKH v. SH. RAM PHAL TYAGI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition, upholding eviction on the ground of landlord's bonafide requirement of premises for business, rejecting claims of alternative accommodation.
Rakesh Kumar Giri v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Government's exemption of the BSF from Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, dismissing the petitioner's claim for retention in service despite disability.
Prabhakar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging seniority in the Indian Legal Service, holding that seniority is determined by substantive appointment date and vacancies must be filled as per prescribed recruitment rotation.
Harita Pandey v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing mutation of property wrongly notified as forest land, emphasizing compliance with prior judicial directions for de-notification.
Ashok Aggarwal v. M/S Amitex Polymers Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition under Section 433(e) due to disputed factual issues requiring trial, directing the parties to resolve their dispute in a pending civil recovery suit.
Arvind Garg v. Neeta Singhal
The Delhi High Court allowed limited amendments to the plaint under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC, holding that such amendments are permissible if they do not alter the suit's basic nature or cause prejudice before trial begins.