Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Sandeep Sharma v. Vikram Kumar Pandey
The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act filed through a Special Power of Attorney is valid if ratified subsequently, and authorization issues are to be tried during trial, not at the cognizance stage.
Rasayanam Enterprises v. Upakarma Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant's 20 gm product packaging as deceptively similar to the respondent's registered trademark, emphasizing the overall impression test for likelihood of confusion in trademark infringement and passing off cases.
Hira Khatoon v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging AMU's actions on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arose entirely in Uttar Pradesh.
Chamanpreet Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried a live cartridge in a borrowed bag, holding that conscious possession is essential for criminal liability.
Narendra Surana v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a bail order directing prior notice before arrest, holding that courts cannot impose such conditions under Section 482 BNSS as it unlawfully restricts the investigating agency's statutory arrest powers.
Deepak @ Tutan @ Bharat Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder, holding that serious prima facie evidence and the special status of injured eyewitness testimony outweigh prolonged incarceration in bail considerations.
Ranjeet Singh v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC based on the prosecutrix's voluntary statement of consensual relationship and refusal to proceed, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in light of relevant Supreme Court precedents.
Krishna Kanhaiya and Ors v. State of NCT of Delhi and 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's process.
Noor Afshan v. Shiv Lock House & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the belated application for substitution of the deceased plaintiff's son, holding the suit abated due to non-prosecution and unexplained delay in complying with procedural requirements.
POLOTRIPS INDIA PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. KARNATAKA BANK LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that it lacks territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for specific performance relating to immovable property situated in Haryana, mandating the suit be filed in the Court where the property is located.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Bheemsan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-medical examination by a specialized Medical Board with full disclosure of medical history, declaring the Board's report final and binding for determining the respondent's fitness for police appointment.
Jagtar Singh Johal v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed delayed appeals against bail rejections in terrorism-related cases under the NIA Act, holding that delay beyond statutory limits is not condonable pending Supreme Court clarification, and denied bail on merits due to the gravity of offences and appellant's alleged active role in conspiracy.
Michael Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. National Medical Commission and Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging permissions for a nursing college on attached properties in Tamil Nadu for lack of territorial jurisdiction and forum shopping.
Yves Saint Laurent v. Brompton Lifestyle Brands Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a non-signatory party can be impleaded in arbitration without its consent and that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible only among parties to the arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate.
Calstar Steel Limited v. North Eastern Railway & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the enforcement petition after recording payment subject to the pending Section 34 challenge to the arbitral award.
Rashmi Chhabra & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court discharged petitioners from child labour and bonded labour charges but upheld trafficking charges under Section 370(4) IPC against them, allowing trial to proceed.
Kunwer Sachdev v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a matrimonial settlement dispute, holding the matter to be civil in nature and preventing abuse of criminal proceedings.
Ram Kishan v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a construction worker’s registration under the BOCW Act despite delayed renewal caused by administrative hurdles, emphasizing the Act’s beneficial nature and the Secretary’s power under Section 17 to condone reasonable delays.
Panchi Devi v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of membership and death benefit claims under the BOCW Act where non-renewal was due to administrative lapses and illness, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature.
Sita Devi v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of membership and death benefit claims under the BOCW Act where non-renewal was due to administrative lapses and ill-health, emphasizing liberal construction of beneficial labor legislation.