Delhi High Court
97,832 judgments
Sanjay Kumar & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a mutual scuffle between neighbors on the basis of an amicable settlement, subject to payment of costs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
The Timken Company v. Timken Services Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted injunction to The Timken Company restraining Timken Services Pvt. Ltd. from using the identical 'Timken' mark, holding that such use infringed the plaintiff's registered trademark and amounted to passing off.
Ajayvir Gulia v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that departmental proceedings against police officers post-acquittal are permissible under Rule 12 of the Delhi Police (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1980 if exceptions apply, especially when witnesses turn hostile, and upheld disciplinary action against some officers while allowing continuation of proceedings against others.
Mohinder Pal Singh Sahni v. Harnam Singh
The High Court of Delhi allowed the criminal miscellaneous petition filed by Mohinder Pal Singh Sahni in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case.
Ajayvir Gulia v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that departmental proceedings against police officers acquitted in criminal trials can continue if exceptions under Rule 12 of the Delhi Police (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1980 apply, particularly when witnesses turn hostile, allowing disciplinary action despite acquittal.
Ajayvir Gulia v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that departmental proceedings against police officers can continue despite criminal acquittal if exceptions under Rule 12 of Delhi Police (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1980 apply, especially when witnesses turn hostile, and departmental inquiries have a lower standard of proof.
International Ceramics Ltd v. Keshav Security Services Ltd
The Delhi High Court held the security agency liable for missing assets during liquidation due to negligence and directed it to compensate the Official Liquidator for the loss.
M.P. Singh Sahni v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 417 IPC against the petitioner, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and no prima facie case of cheating was made out.
Prof. Ram Prakash v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day period under Section 126(3) of the Electricity Act is directory, but procedural fairness requires a reasonable opportunity of hearing before finalizing electricity misuse charges, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Sushil Kumar Singhal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary authorities must furnish UPSC advice to charged officers relied upon in disciplinary proceedings to comply with natural justice, quashing an order reducing pension without such opportunity.
Rattan Singh Girls College of Education v. National Council of Teacher Education and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of NCTE recognition for a college due to violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings with proper notice and hearing.
M.P. Singh Sahni v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner for forgery, holding that the trial court failed to apply mind and that criminal law cannot be misused to settle civil disputes.
M/S J.K. SPUN PIPE INDUSTRIES v. DELHI JAL BOARD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the petitioner liable for defective pipe supply and rejected objections based on inspection certificates and estoppel, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Bhagat Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that signing in capital letters is not a valid ground for disqualification in a police constable selection and set aside the cancellation of the petitioner's candidature.
Arif v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate cannot be denied appointment solely because their signature is in capital letters, directing consideration of the petitioner’s candidature on merit.
Mr. Aditya Singh, Adv. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....
The Delhi High Court quashed termination and appellate orders against CISF probationary ASIs for alleged recruitment malpractice due to violation of natural justice principles.
Sara International Limited v. Rizhao Steel Holding Group Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that economic duress does not apply to commercial contracts between parties of equal bargaining power where lawful court orders and alternative remedies exist, dismissing the plaintiff's claim of coercion and recovery of payment.
Mr. Aditya Singh, Adv. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....
The Delhi High Court quashed termination and appellate orders against CISF probationary ASIs for violation of natural justice, permitting them to continue training pending lawful proceedings.
Mr. Aditya Singh, Adv. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....
The Delhi High Court quashed termination orders of CISF ASI probationers for alleged recruitment malpractice due to violation of natural justice and directed their reinstatement pending lawful proceedings.
M.G. Ramachandran and Anr v. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Delhi Development Authority's lawful subdivision of a residential plot and approved building plans with relaxed setbacks under applicable development norms, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.