Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Sanjay Bajaj v. State of NCT and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint based on a commercial dispute, holding that criminal proceedings cannot be used to recover debts and to prevent abuse of the criminal process.
Beiersdorf AG v. Hindustan Unilever Limited
The Delhi High Court held that defendant's use of plaintiff's distinctive blue colour tub in misleading comparative advertising disparaged plaintiff's product and constituted trademark infringement and unfair trade practice.
Tulir Charitable Trust v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court exercised suo moto revisional jurisdiction to examine and set aside the discharge of accused under Section 15(2) of the POCSO Act in a case involving unidentified child pornography, holding that prima facie inference of child involvement suffices at charge framing stage.
Sahamal Singh v. Container Corporation of India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that while claims barred by limitation cannot be referred to arbitration, disputes arising from later events are arbitrable and appointed a sole arbitrator, invalidating the clause allowing respondent to appoint the arbitrator.
Vicky Chadha & Anr. v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 394/34 IPC and 323/354/506/509 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in minor offences.
Preeti Singh v. National Medical Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of an eligibility certificate for MBBS admission due to non-disclosure of failure in Biology, emphasizing that academic benefits obtained by concealment cannot be protected by equitable relief.
Sanjay Kansal v. Assistant Director, Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in PMLA case holding that grant of approver status in predicate offence does not absolve PMLA liability and bail can be granted on broad probabilities considering the applicant's limited role and non-arrest of similarly placed accused.
K Jeevan Rita Murthy v. Sarabjit Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the eviction of a non-legal representative occupant from suit property despite pending review petitions, emphasizing the binding nature of court-granted permissive possession and undertakings.
Gram Sudhar Sabha v. National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the reconstitution of the Boundary Committee to consider and upload the corrected map of Wazirpur Extension Village to enable residents to avail PM UDAY Scheme benefits.
Shri Rahul Verma & Ors. v. State of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Ashok Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a minor child to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit and mandated periodic status reports, disposing of the writ petition seeking production and custody of the child.
Pankaj Makhija v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 307 and 324 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the minor nature of injuries, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
M/S. MAGO CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator from the Ministry of Defence panel to adjudicate a contract payment dispute after directing parties to attempt amicable resolution.
Mohammed Moinuddin Ahmed v. Bhola Nath Singh
The Delhi High Court directed Hockey India to ensure transparency in State Selection Trials by mandating advance publication of trial details and accepted sending an independent observer as a one-time measure for senior men’s trials.
Vishwas Chopra v. Sheena Chopra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal and upheld the Family Court's order granting maintenance to the wife and child under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, condoning a six-day delay in filing the appeal.
Gyan Singh Meena v. National Seeds Corporation Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an employee following a departmental inquiry, holding that procedural fairness was observed, evidence was sufficient, and penalty was not disproportionate.
Amit Arora v. MMR Infrastructure Developers Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition due to a bona fide dispute over payment liability, directing the petitioner to seek remedy through civil courts and allowing condonation of delay under the Limitation Act.
Ayush Agarwal v. M/S Dimensions Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve a company under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to absence of assets and inability to proceed with winding up.
Brilliance Educational Society and Ors. v. Karamvir Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree based on clear admissions of tenancy under an unregistered rent agreement and valid termination notice, dismissing the appeal challenging the judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
State v. Bharat Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a case of alleged abetment to suicide and cruelty, holding that mere threats and minor beatings do not constitute abetment under Section 306 IPC or cruelty under Section 498A IPC without proximate cause or direct instigation.