Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
State Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Rajan @ Raja
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to insufficient and inconsistent prosecution evidence, procedural lapses, and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Menka Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependants of a deceased bonafide passenger who died after falling from a train, holding Railways strictly liable under the Railways Act despite conflicting evidence.
Sandeep Chopra v. M/S. Fashionite Impex Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to grant the appellant salary for 26 days worked, set aside heavy costs imposed by the appellate court, and decreed the suit with interest.
Acorus Unitech Wireless Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings under Section 147/148 of the Income Tax Act, holding that the Assessing Officer's reasons were based on tangible material and procedural compliance was met, dismissing the petition challenging non-disclosure of confidential documents and timing of notice issuance.
CISCO FINANCIAL ADVISORY (INDIA) v. DIVIJ INFRAPROJECT (P) LTD
The Delhi High Court granted a summary decree for recovery of Rs. 59,80,000/- with interest against a defendant who failed to appear in a suit based on dishonored post-dated cheques under Order XXXVII CPC.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Devender Kumar Sehgal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that termination for unauthorized absence due to illness was harsh and directed discharge with retirement benefits.
Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. v. V.P. Goyal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that pendency of rectification proceedings before the Registrar or IPAB mandates stay of trademark infringement suits under Section 124(1)(i) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, regardless of timing, and the suit cannot be split between infringement and passing off claims.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Ajeet Singh @ Jeet Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's award of compensation including 27% functional disability and Rs. 2,00,000/- for non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim.
Devagiri Farms Pvt Ltd v. Sanjay Kapur & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using a deceptively similar trade dress in tea packaging, emphasizing that overall packaging similarity can cause consumer deception despite prominent trademarks.
Ravi Kumar @ Mangoo v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ravi Kumar @ Mangoo for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(1) IPC, relying on cogent testimony of related witnesses and medical evidence, while reducing his sentence from 10 to 7 years.
K.K. Verma v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court held that conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act should not be stayed during appeal except in exceptional cases, dismissing the appellant's plea to suspend conviction to avoid dismissal from service.
Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the Medical Council of India’s recommendation to return a medical college’s postgraduate course scheme is not final and that the Central Government must provide a hearing before disapproval, rendering a writ petition against the MCI’s recommendation premature.
SHEEL KUMAR GOYAL v. SURENDER KUMAR SHARMA
The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 applies to Village Uldhanpur as part of Municipal Committee Delhi-Shahdara, barring civil court jurisdiction over eviction and rent recovery suits in that area.
Nand Lal v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal and upheld his conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence despite hostile witnesses and minor discrepancies.
Narcotics Control Bureau v. Praveen Dua & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in an NDPS case, ruling that mere possession of psychotropic drugs without proof of illegal export and corroborated voluntary confession is insufficient for conviction.
Rajesh Kumar v. Bhagwanti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant had no tenancy rights and must hand over possession to the respondents.
Manjit Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Summary Court Martial conviction and penalty of an army personnel for wilfully abandoning guard duty and facilitating a prisoner's escape, affirming the validity of the trial authority and charges under the Army Act.
Tilak Raj Gogia v. BSNL
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award and held that Section 33 of the Arbitration Act is only for clerical corrections and cannot be used as a review, dismissing the appeal challenging the award.
Komal Singh & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation for a death occurring while crossing railway tracks, affirming the burden of proof on claimants to establish bonafide passenger status and condemning misuse of legal process.
Organizing Committee Commonwealth Games v. M/S Nussli (Switzerland) Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s Section 9 petition directing the respondent to keep the performance bank guarantee alive pending challenge to the arbitral award under Section 34, distinguishing the Bombay High Court precedent on facts.