Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M/S ASRA BUILDTECH PVT LTD v. PANKAJ CHAUDHARY & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a written settlement agreement signed during court-referred mediation is binding and enforceable under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC, and parties cannot resile from it or introduce oral evidence to contradict its terms.
Ashok Kumar Ahluwalia v. Chairman & Managing Director National Fertilizers Limited
The Delhi High Court held that gratuity and leave encashment dues cannot be withheld pending criminal proceedings once the employee is exonerated in departmental enquiry, as Rule 35A does not cover criminal proceedings.
Chandan @ Babar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Sections 392 and 120-B IPC based on reliable witness identification but set aside the conviction under Section 397 IPC due to lack of evidence of use of deadly weapon, reducing the sentence accordingly.
Ram Prabhu Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish his identity beyond reasonable doubt and improper reliance on investigating officer's testimony over unrebutted witness denials.
Kuldeep Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that removal from service is disproportionate and arbitrary if the gravest charge is unproven, directing reinstatement of a CISF employee with discretion to impose appropriate lesser penalty.
Icon Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Aggarwal Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court upheld acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that no legally enforceable debt existed at cheque issuance and stop payment instructions were bona fide, thus no criminal liability arose.
M/S CHANDERKANT & CO v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enlargement of time for making an arbitral award due to gross delay and lack of authority of the appellant's representative under the Arbitration Act, 1940 and Indian Partnership Act.
Pratima Keshwani & Ors. v. Shanta L Keshwani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the respondent was the true owner of the disputed property, rejecting the appellants' benami claim due to lack of evidence and upheld the decree for possession and damages.
Cadila Healthcare Ltd. v. Medipol Pharmaceutical India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Cadila Healthcare Ltd. against Medipol Pharmaceutical for infringing its registered trademark "PANTODAC" by using the deceptively similar mark "PANTOPOL" on pharmaceutical products.
Hindalco Industries Limited & Anr. v. Assistant Collector, Central Excise, Mirzapur and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a retrospective excise duty demand under Section 11D against Hindalco, holding the provision prospective and requiring natural justice compliance.
Mahinder Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking permission for construction on disputed land, holding that factual disputes over patta validity and possession cannot be decided under Article 226 and must be resolved through appropriate legal proceedings.
DAYA KISHAN JOSHI & Ors. v. DYNEMECH SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a fatal accident occurring while the employee was returning home after work did not arise out of and in the course of employment under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923.
Shaival Sahay v. Govind Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted defendants leave to defend a suit under Order 37 CPC, holding that disputed facts and agreements involving land sale and loan repayment require trial and cannot be summarily decided.
Vijay Shankar Goel v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner could use the licensed shop at Red Fort but not the adjoining tin shed as a restaurant, upholding ASI’s authority to protect the heritage site.
Mohd. Yusuf @ Chumma v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for robbery with hurt under Sections 392/394 IPC but reduced the sentence from seven to five years considering mitigating factors.
UNISTRAW HOLDINGS PTE LTD v. NITIN AGARWAL & ANR
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions and ordered destruction of infringing goods against defendants copying the plaintiff's patented flavoured drinking straw technology and registered designs in an ex-parte suit.
Richa Devi v. Ram Dass
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, upholding the lower courts' decrees that the original allottee retained possession and ownership of the property as no valid cancellation or transfer was effected.
Neksi Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals and remanded railway accident claim petitions for fresh adjudication after permitting additional crucial evidence to be recorded.
Anil v. State, NCT Govt. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal and upheld his conviction for robbery at knife point and illegal possession of arms, affirming the trial court's reliance on prompt FIR, eyewitness testimony, and recovery of stolen articles.
Brijesh Kumar Shukla v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the petitioner's conviction and dismissal from service for impersonation due to lack of evidence and upheld the validity of retrial after the first trial was set aside.