Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Kuldeep Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 307 IPC due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and investigative lapses, acquitting the appellant of attempted murder charges.
Navneet Arora v. Surinder Kaur and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a daughter-in-law cannot claim residence rights under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in a property exclusively owned by her mother-in-law where she does not live as a member of a joint family.
Shyambir v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for robbery under Sections 392 and 397 IPC based on credible eyewitness identification and recovery of the crime weapon, dismissing the appeal.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. BHAVNA DHINGRA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurance company's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects addition from 50% to 15%, upholding negligence and entitlement to compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Meena Ghosh and Anr. v. Suman Pahwa and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that occupation by an employee as a licensee does not create tenancy rights, and upheld the decree for possession and mesne profits in favor of the property owner.
Delhi Development Authority v. Nand Singh (Deceased) through his L.R., Umesh Singh Bhati
The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit decree is binding only inter partes and does not affect possession claims of non-parties, dismissing the DDA's appeal regarding disputed land in Katwaria Sarai.
Anchor Electricals (P) Ltd v. Commissioner Sales Tax
The Delhi High Court held that in the absence of express statutory reference to HSN/CET classifications, tax circulars cannot override the plain language of the statute for classifying industrial cables under the DVAT Act.
Amar Singh Rana v. Pramod Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for want of prosecution, restoring the complaint and emphasizing diligent prosecution and protection of complainant's rights.
HITKARI POTTERIES LTD. v. HITKARI CERAMICS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and domain name transfer to the plaintiff against unauthorized use of the registered trademark "HITKARI" by the defendant, holding it to be trademark infringement and passing off.
Pradeep Kumar v. Hindustan Paper Corpn. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary and appellate orders removing an employee for lack of reasoned findings and improper finality in the disagreement note, remitting the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with law.
Kapoor Singh @ Kale v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Consolidated Contractors International Company S.A.L v. Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt application against defendants for alleged wilful violation of an interim injunction restraining use of plaintiff's logo, accepting their unqualified apology and holding that disobedience was not intentional.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Yogesh Sharma & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award of 40% permanent disability compensation to the injured claimant in a motor accident case, affirming the correct application of principles for assessing loss of earning capacity.
Shakuntla Rani & Anr. v. Guddoo Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for injuries in a motor accident, granting additional amounts for conveyance, diet, and pain and suffering, while holding that death was not proved to be caused by the accident injuries.
Commissioner Service Tax v. L.R. Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that endorsement by Chief Commissioners on detailed subordinate notes suffices as application of mind under Section 86(2) Finance Act, validating the authorization to file appeal and setting aside CESTAT's dismissal.
Mohd. Aziz @ Guddu v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for dacoity and receiving stolen property but reduced his sentence from ten to seven years considering mitigating factors.
Mohd. Jahangir Khan @ Takla v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 395 IPC but reduced the sentence from ten to seven years considering mitigating factors and the appellant's acceptance of conviction.
Vinod @ Chavani v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the appellant's plea for reduction under exception 4 to Section 300 IPC due to absence of sudden fight and presence of cruel conduct.
CATERPILLAR INC. v. SURESH DUA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against a defendant for manufacturing and selling counterfeit footwear infringing Caterpillar Inc.'s registered trademarks.
BATA INDIA LIMITED v. ANUPAM TOWER (P) LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to set aside an ex parte decree for mesne profits, holding that mere oral assurances do not constitute sufficient cause for non-appearance and that merits of the decree must be challenged by appeal under Section 96 CPC.