Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Anju Khanna & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that working partners of a firm are vicariously liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 NI Act for dishonoured cheques, but a sleeping partner who retired without public notice is not liable, and quashed the complaint against her while allowing it to proceed against active partners.
Abhishek Khan @ Monu v. The State Govt of NCT, Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a serious POCSO and IPC case, emphasizing the gravity of offences, victim's minor status, and the accused's deception.
Rajpal Singh v. Ishpreet Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque bounce case, holding that the presumption under Section 139 NI Act was successfully rebutted by a probable defence and the trial court's conclusion was not perverse.
Anita v. Dr. Sandeep Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that questions of limitation and enforceability of debt under Section 138 NI Act cannot be decided at the summons stage and upheld the summoning order for trial.
Kanika Jain v. Mohit Mittal
The Delhi High Court upheld the family court's allowance of amendments in a divorce petition and directed expeditious completion of proceedings by fixing strict timelines.
Dr. Rupali Mishra v. The National Medical Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the National Medical Commission's disciplinary order upholding suspension and closure of the appellant's medical centre, affirming the jurisdiction of medical regulatory authorities and concurrent findings of fact.
Ram Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors; Manoj Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the Railway Board's zone-wise calculation of non-operation periods during Covid-19 and upheld the denial of extended catering license benefits, holding such administrative decisions are not subject to judicial interference.
Vemparala Srikant & Anr. v. General Secretary, India Bulls Centrum Flat Owners Welfare Co-Operative Society, Hyderabad
The Delhi High Court lacks territorial jurisdiction to entertain writ petitions challenging NCDRC orders arising outside its territory; such petitions must be filed before the jurisdictional High Court.
Ojha, Advocates v. Punjab National Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the approved Resolution Plan of Bhushan Steel & Power Ltd., holding that the plan is binding on all creditors and protects the corporate debtor's assets from attachment post-approval under the IBC framework.
M/S Greenways v. Y.N. Gupta through LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree of ejectment passed under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, emphasizing that clear and unequivocal admissions are necessary for such decrees and disputed factual issues require trial.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Puran Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the orders directing FIR registration against police officials in a suspicious police encounter death, emphasizing mandatory investigation despite Section 197 Cr.P.C. protections.
Dr Neh Srivastava v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail application of CSSOS president accused of large-scale cheating and misappropriation in a multi-victim economic offence is dismissed due to prima facie evidence and risk of tampering with witnesses.
Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Ltd v. M/S Graviss Catering Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting compensation to the licensee for sealing of premises, modifying the interest rate from 12% to 6%, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act.
R. C. Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt. Ltd. v. Ganesh Gouri Industries & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking removal of a copyright registration, holding that the respondent's artistic work is distinct and not a colourable imitation of the appellant's copyrighted label, affirming the validity of the respondent's copyright registration.
Shri Rajesh Chugh v. Mehruddin Ansari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to remove the trademark ANDAAZ-E-NIZAAM from the Register due to non-use and its deceptive similarity with the petitioner’s prior registered trademark NIZAM’S.
Wadhwa General Store & Anr. v. M/S Hindustan Unilever Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of an arbitration petition filed without prior Section 21 notice, granting liberty to re-file after statutory compliance.
Rakesh Y. S. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that a prima facie case exists and the dispute requires trial despite the petitioner's claim of security cheques and prior sale deed.
Vikas Vij & Anr. v. Vikram Vij & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit withdrawn with permission and implied liberty to file a fresh suit is maintainable, rejecting defendants' objection under Order XXIII CPC and allowing the present suit to proceed.
CFM Asset Reconstruction Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions filed by an assignee of lenders for non-compliance of court orders due to lack of locus standi and limitation bar, imposing costs for frivolous litigation.
Dr Atul Gupta v. Mr. Vinai Kumar Saxena
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition as the respondents had considered the petitioner's representation in compliance with Court directions, and disputed factual issues cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings.