Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Kailash Aggarwal v. Ashwani Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for consultancy fees under a contingent contract is not premature merely due to an unfulfilled condition on a cheque, but preliminary issues require trial evidence and cannot be decided on an Order VII Rule 11 CPC application alone.
Surinder Kumar Pawan Kumar v. Shri Laxman Das Dhanwaria
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that summons were duly served by deemed service despite tenant's claims of non-service and that failure to file leave to contest justified eviction.
Manoj v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict with a satisfactory jail record despite prior parole violations, emphasizing corrective objectives and imposing strict conditions.
State v. Raja Ram
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to failure to prove the victim's minority and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence.
Ravinder Kumar @ Ravi and Ors. v. The State, NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the Court's process.
Narender Kumar & Anr. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Seagull Maritime Agencies Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders passed without proper service and hearing, remanding the matter for re-adjudication in accordance with natural justice principles.
Deepali Panwar & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 506, 509, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Naresh Arya v. Savitri Kukreja
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretionary order directing interim compensation under Section 143A NI Act where the petitioner admitted issuance of dishonoured cheques and execution of sale deed, finding no ground for interference.
Shree Girirajji and Co. v. Gagan Pagrani Proprietor of Plastica Industries
The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Commercial Court over a trademark infringement suit involving sales through an interactive website accessible in Delhi, dismissing the appellant’s challenge to the injunction and jurisdiction.
M/S MAGNUM RESOURCES PVT LTD v. M/S INDIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing the respondents to summon additional witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C in a cheque dishonor case, emphasizing the discretionary power to ensure justice.
Bala Devi & Ors. v. Hukum Chand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an ex-parte order awarding earned wages under the Shops & Establishment Act, holding that non-appearance and unrebutted evidence justified the Authority's decision.
Shahid v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for theft under Sections 379/34 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already undergone by the petitioner, considering the nature of the offence and jail conduct.
Suman Kumar Pahuja v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for grant of Probate or Letter of Administration of a duly executed Will despite both attesting witnesses being deceased, relying on proof through a legal representative and consent of all legal heirs.
M/S Makker Construction v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that disputes under the contract with a final bill undertaking are arbitrable despite claims of accord and satisfaction and economic duress.
Yashpal Chaudhary v. Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11(6) stage, the court must appoint an arbitrator if an arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, leaving limitation and other substantive issues to the arbitral tribunal.
Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd v. P.O. Central Government Industrial Tribunal and Labour Court II & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition as infructuous following reinstatement and back wages paid to the workman, holding that no error was made in interpreting the counsel's statement and no grounds for review existed.
M/S 3 SHADES EVENTS THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and proper reasons, modifying cancellation date to align with business closure.
BAYER PHARM AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT v. THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that failure to communicate objections under Section 3(e) violated natural justice and that the claimed pharmaceutical composition did not fall within the method of treatment exclusion under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970.
Ankush Arora v. M/S Rachna Sarees and Anr.
The High Court quashed summons against a petitioner director in a Section 138 NI Act complaint for lack of specific averments showing he was in charge of and responsible for the company's business at the time of the offence.