Delhi High Court
95,375 judgments
Mukesh Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Mukesh Kumar for dowry death and cruelty, affirming that persistent harassment for dowry establishes the requisite proximate link to death under Section 304B IPC.
Bengal Waterproof Ltd v. UOI and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that BIFR cannot restrain a sick company from disposing of fixed assets through administrative practice directions without passing a formal statutory order under Section 22A of SICA.
Pandya Kushalbhai Ghanshyambhai & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs IGNOU to grant two-year extension to B. Tech students under IGNOU-VIEP to clear backlog papers, holding denial violates Article 14 discrimination principles.
M/S PRESTRESS WIRE INDUSTRIES v. M/S UPPAL BUILDERS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing rebate only on tendered work, compensation for price escalation beyond contract period, and 18% interest, dismissing the petition challenging the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Akshem Chand through LR atlo Devi v. Suresh Bala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a practicing advocate's application under Section 340 CrPC alleging fraud in a final civil judgment as an abuse of process, affirming that fraud allegations must be raised in original proceedings and imposing heavy costs to deter vexatious litigation.
Mohd. Ahmad Hussain v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and related offences in an acid attack case, holding that knowledge of the imminently dangerous nature of the act and resulting fatal injuries justified the convictions and sentences.
Mohd. Ahmad Hussain v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for culpable homicide, attempted murder, and grievous injuries in an acid attack case, holding that knowledge of the imminently dangerous nature of the act suffices for criminal liability even if the primary target was another person.
Parminder Singh v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court held that departmental proceedings initiated after retirement and beyond the four-year limitation period under Punjab and Sind Bank Pension Regulations are not maintainable and quashed the charge sheets issued to retired employees.
DURGA SOFTELECOM PVT.LTD v. ARCENT TECHNOLOGIES (HOLDINGS) LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging dismissal of injunction relief based on a disputed 15-year lock-in period in a lease deed, emphasizing territorial jurisdiction and document interpretation principles.
Sarika v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
The Delhi High Court upheld the DSSSB's discretion to fix minimum qualifying marks for reserved category candidates and dismissed the petition challenging non-selection despite appearing in the merit list.
ADIDAS INDIA MARKETING PVT. LTD v. HICARE INDIA PROPERTIES PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitration award holding that an agreement to lease is not a lease deed requiring registration, possession was permissive, and the appellant was liable for damages for breach of the agreement.
Jaikishan Aggarwal v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld HPCL's cancellation of a retail outlet allotment due to failure to provide land and held that the Chief Commissioner cannot direct preferential land allotment to persons with disabilities beyond statutory authority.
Anurag Sharma v. Manushi Sharma
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal dissolving a turbulent marriage on the ground of mental cruelty, recognizing mutual bickering and irretrievable breakdown as relevant factors under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP benefits, service period must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering to merged posts, dismissing review petitions challenging this interpretation.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed review petitions and held that re-mustering does not reset service tenure for ACP benefits, applying DOPT clarifications on merged pay scales.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP benefits, service period must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering to merged posts, applying DOPT clarifications to uphold petitioners' entitlement.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering promotions before merger of posts, dismissing review petitions challenging this interpretation.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed review petitions holding that for ACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering to merged posts, as per DOPT clarifications.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering to merged posts, dismissing review petitions challenging this interpretation.
Castrol Ltd. and Anr. v. M/S Pandit Oil Company & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Castrol Ltd. against defendants for trademark and copyright infringement and passing off involving spurious lubricants and deceptive packaging.