Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Oliver Kujur & Anr. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and conclusive chain of evidence.
Munna Pandit v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside a murder conviction based on unreliable extra-judicial confession and insufficient corroborative evidence, emphasizing the need for caution and corroboration in such cases.
Dilbagh Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside a murder conviction due to unreliable extra judicial confession and contradictions with medical evidence, granting the appellant benefit of doubt.
Santosh Arora & Ors. v. M.L. Arora
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff can claim mesne profits at a higher rate than originally claimed without amending the plaint and rejected a second suit for mesne profits overlapping with a pending suit's claim for future mesne profits to avoid multiplicity of litigation.
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. v. Aspiring Mind Assessment Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex parte injunction against defendants using the mark 'AMCAT', holding that the plaintiff suppressed material facts and that the marks' use in distinct classes did not amount to infringement.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RELA
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by an Insurance Company challenging compensation awards where the vehicle was taken without the owner's consent, leaving the legal issue of insurer liability open for connected cases.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RELA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Insurance Company's appeals against small compensation awards in motor accident claims, upholding the Tribunal's decision and leaving the insurer's liability issue open for connected cases.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RELA
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by the insurer challenging modest compensation awards in motor accident claims where the vehicle was used without the owner's consent, leaving the insurer's liability issue open for larger claims.
Angad Kumar v. Gopal Bahadur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by granting 50% addition for future prospects to a young disabled victim despite lack of proof of permanent employment, applying Supreme Court precedents to ensure just and equitable relief.
Jockey International Inc and Anr v. R Chandra Mohan and Ors
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Jockey International Inc. against defendant no. 6 for infringing and passing off the well-known trademark 'JOCKEY' on undergarments.
Ravi Kiran v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. directing further investigation by the Crime Branch into a real estate fraud case, clarifying the scope of inherent powers to order fresh investigation beyond Section 173(8) Cr.P.C.
Viom Infra Networks (Maharashtra) Limited v. Viom Networks Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a first motion application under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956, approving the convening of creditor meetings under court supervision and dispensing with equity shareholder meetings based on written consents for a Scheme of Amalgamation.
Anita Gupta v. Kamlesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a grievously injured advocate, holding that functional disability and non-pecuniary damages must be fully compensated without deduction of personal expenses in permanent disability claims.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Anita Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Rs.38.75 lakh compensation award for a 90% disabled advocate in a motor accident claim, affirming principles on functional disability, separate heads of damages, and interest on future expenses.
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur v. S.K. Talwar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order setting aside the dismissal of a bank employee acquitted in criminal proceedings, emphasizing fair enquiry and the distinction between negligence and misconduct.
Amarjeet @ Minto v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted accused persons due to unreliable identification made for the first time in court after several years without prior test identification parade, emphasizing the necessity of corroborative identification evidence in criminal trials.
Pradeep v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of an appellant for kidnapping and attempted rape of an 8-year-old girl based on her reliable testimony corroborated by other evidence despite absence of medical injury.
Balwan Singh and Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court converted the appellants' conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on medical evidence that fatal injury was accidental, modifying their sentence accordingly.
Durian Industries Ltd v. Pankaj Rao & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to the registered proprietor of the trademark "Durian" against defendants for infringement and passing off, affirming the plaintiff's exclusive rights and entitlement to relief.
Sh. Karamvir & Anr. v. Shri Maan Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a registered general power of attorney executed for consideration creates irrevocable rights entitling the grantee to injunction against dispossession, setting aside the first appellate court's dismissal of the suit.