Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Sumita Marwah v. Vikas Vij & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that withdrawal of a suit with liberty to file a fresh suit amounts to leave granted under Order XXIII, Rule 1(3) CPC, and limitation issues can be raised during trial.
Anupa Abrol v. Mulkh Raj Grover & Ors.
The Delhi High Court declared forged conveyance and sale deeds null and void, invalidated third party interests based thereon, and granted permanent injunction protecting the plaintiff's title to the suit property.
Hameedullah Akbar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a multi-offence FIR including rape against a foreign national on the ground of amicable settlement, prolonged pre-trial incarceration, and absence of prosecution support, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Anr. v. Zydus Lifesciences Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application in a patent infringement suit for lack of claim mapping, emphasizing that claim mapping is essential to establish infringement before granting injunctions.
Vanshika Dhingra and Ors. v. Shubham Pal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal as an abuse of process where the appellant repeatedly withdrew and refiled challenges to SSC examination answer keys after the issues were conclusively decided by a Coordinate Bench.
Teena Rana v. Sh. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held government officials guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying its order upholding the validity of the petitioner's OBC-NCL certificate and interfering with her promotion.
Girish Kapoor & Anr. v. Roop Kishore Rastogi
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners one final opportunity to lead evidence in an eviction proceeding under the Delhi Rent Control Act, imposing costs to prevent further delay.
Santosh Kumari v. Rohit Gulati
The Delhi High Court allowed the money recovery appeal based on handwritten and videographed admissions, holding that the respondent was liable to repay stolen jewellery's value with interest, reversing the trial court's dismissal.
MS. SHEFALI KOUL v. MOHD RAFIQ MIR & ORS.
In a suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of loan amounts, the court granted judgment forthwith for the plaintiff due to defendants' failure to file leave to defend and reduced the exorbitant penal interest rate stipulated in the settlement agreement to a reasonable 6% per annum.
Pawanjit Singh Bawa v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the DPDPP Act because the same police officer acted as both complainant and investigating officer, violating the constitutional right to a fair investigation.
Nirmala Devi v. Kamla Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding the appeal barred by limitation as the petitioner failed to prosecute prior proceedings with due diligence and good faith, and the revision petition became infructuous after lawful possession was taken by the landlord.
Sandeep Kumar Gautam & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Lal Bahadur Pandey @ Santosh Pandey v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 380, 411, and 34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement and the minor nature of the offence, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
M.S. Balakrishnan and Anr v. Registrar of Coop Societies and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Financial Commissioner's order setting aside an invalid Inquiry Report and dismissed the petition challenging the subsequent inquiry proceedings and summons under the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003.
BCC Developers & Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Bhupender Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act restraining the appellant from alienating disputed property pending arbitration, emphasizing prima facie satisfaction and protective jurisdiction.
Union of India v. Shri Waryam Mast & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to avoid compliance with Tribunal directions on cadre restructuring, emphasizing judicial consistency and directing adherence to earlier orders subject to a pending related petition.
Hemant Gaur & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under minor IPC offences following an amicable settlement between cousins, emphasizing the scope of Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process in criminal proceedings involving civil disputes.
Satish Sharma v. State (GNCTD) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging dismissal of a complaint alleging illegal detention by police, holding that the lower courts rightly found no prima facie case and that inherent jurisdiction should be exercised sparingly.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Dharam Raj Construction & Infrastructure Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the Revenue's appeal, holding that the 2015 amendment to Section 153C of the Income Tax Act applies retrospectively, permitting proceedings based on documents that 'pertain to' the assessee even if they do not strictly 'belong to' them.
ITC Limited v. Arpita Agro Products Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ad interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'POWRNYM' and similar trade dress, holding it infringed the plaintiff's assigned trademarks 'NIMYLE' and 'JOR-POWR' and constituted passing off.