Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Reckitt Benkiser India Ltd v. Wyeth Ltd
The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that only prior registration in India can ground cancellation under Section 19(1)(a) of the Designs Act, 2000, and mere foreign registration or existence of design documents abroad does not constitute prior publication under Sections 4(b) and 19(1)(b).
Nadeem v. State of NCT & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that probation under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act is not applicable to offenders convicted under Section 307 IPC causing injury and enhanced the sentence of the convicted respondent while acquitting others for lack of evidence.
Subhash Chandra Gupta v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed by Subhash Chandra Gupta by referring to the judgment passed in a related petition against the Registrar of Companies.
Dharmendra Kr. Lila v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed by Dharmendra Kr. Lila by referring to the judgment in a related case involving the Registrar of Companies.
Raj Pal v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 452, 326, and 34 IPC, affirming the special reliability of injured witness testimony despite minor contradictions and non-examination of independent witnesses.
Dev Pal v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeal of Dev Pal in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in a connected case on the same day.
Ajay Kumar v. Gas Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an employee based on departmental inquiry relying on handwriting expert opinion despite his discharge in the criminal case, affirming the distinct standards of proof in disciplinary proceedings.
The Municipal Corp. of Delhi v. Additional Commissioner
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal due to unexplained and inordinate delays in filing and re-filing, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation laws and procedural rules.
Rakesh v. UOI & Anr
The Delhi High Court condoned a 1885-day delay in filing an appeal and remanded the matter to the Reference Court for fresh determination of the appellant's share under the Land Acquisition Act.
Jai Bhagwan v. The Asstt. General Manager
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding that the appellant had not worked for 240 days in a year, dismissing the appeal and affirming the limited scope of writ jurisdiction over findings of fact.
POCKET B MIG FLATS WELFARE ASSOCIATION v. DDA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking construction of community halls, holding that no legal right accrued under the superseding government policy and no relief could be granted without challenging that policy.
M/S R.R. FOUNDATION ENGINEERS(PVT) LTD v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court restrained NDMC from encashing a performance bank guarantee where the site was not made available due to litigation, holding that invocation was not in accordance with the guarantee terms.
National Highways Authority of India v. Mukul Saxena
The Delhi High Court held that permanent absorption of deputation employees requires express consent from the Parent Department and quashed the Tribunal's direction to presume no objection in its absence.
Prem Lata v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside acquittal in a Section 138 N.I. Act case for failure to follow prescribed summary trial procedure, holding that complainant need not lead post-summoning evidence absent application under Section 145(2) N.I. Act.
Mohd. Moin v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 307 IPC but reduced the sentence already undergone based on victim compromise and inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Sanagul v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery, holding that the FIR prima facie disclosed cognizable offences and the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly to not stifle legitimate prosecution.
Avnita Ahluwalia & Anr. v. Vikaas Ahluwalia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an interim maintenance order, holding that the amount granted was a fair prima facie assessment pending trial.
Ajay Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor girl, holding that consent is immaterial below 16 years and the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
State v. Satyadeoprasad
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to the deceased's brother-in-law and his wife, holding that bail cancellation requires cogent reasons beyond the gravity of offence and parity with co-accused.
Krish Lavna Sharma & Anr. v. MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Nodal Steering Committee's finding that the disputed building is safe with compoundable deviations and directed the MCD to act accordingly, refusing to order demolition without proper municipal proceedings.