Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
Rohan Choudhary v. State Through Its SHO P.S. Aman Vihar, New 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 court process.
Parveen Kumar v. Export Inspection Council
The High Court held that appointment of a retired officer as Inquiry Officer violated service rules and denial of personal hearing vitiated disciplinary proceedings, quashing penalty orders and remitting the matter for fresh hearing.
Manjeet Singh v. Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution due to the complainant's non-appearance caused by the Covid pandemic and restored the proceedings for compliance of a settlement.
Pooja Sharma v. The Registrar General High Court of Delhi and Ors.; Pankaj Dhiman v. The Registrar General High Court of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking re-evaluation of examination answer sheets, holding that absent manifest error or provision for re-evaluation, courts will not interfere with academic assessments.
Smt. Bimla Devi & Anr. v. Shri Sunil & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld and moderately enhanced compensation awarded in two motor accident claims, affirming the deduction of TDS from deceased's income and proper application of multiplier and future prospects in compensation calculation.
Rakesh Kumar Bhartiya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an employer cannot accept a resignation application it had earlier declined to process, and set aside the acceptance of the petitioner’s resignation, deeming him to be in service.
Ajay Kumar Mahawar & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the indefinite suspension of Assembly members without the Speaker's independent decision and without following prescribed procedures violates the Rules and principles of natural justice, allowing the members to rejoin the House.
Syed Sajid Hussain v. Deeba Ikram
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a suit involving the same property to avoid conflicting decisions by having both suits heard by the same court.
Balaji Medical and Diagnostic Research Centre v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic GST demand order for non-consideration of the petitioner's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.
S. Ramachandrudu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Catering Policy, 2010, Major Units like Food Plazas have no right to license renewal beyond the maximum tenure, and the Supreme Court's renewal judgment applies only to Minor Units.
SNPC Machines Private Limited & Ors. v. Mr Vishal Choudhary
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in a patent infringement suit concerning automated brick making machines, applying the doctrine of equivalents and purposive construction to find prima facie infringement despite minor design differences.
Kapil Kumar Sharma v. Lalit Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal to amend pleadings to raise maintainability objections in a partition suit following dismissal of probate petition, emphasizing bona fide litigation and intestate succession rights.
Glaxo Group Limited v. Modi Life Care Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court decreed the Plaintiff’s suit for trademark infringement and passing off against the Defendant’s use of deceptively similar marks and packaging, striking off the Defendant’s delayed written statement and proceeding ex-parte.
M/S ALTRUIST CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. v. M/S O2 SPA SALON PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent failed to nominate one, allowing arbitration proceedings to resolve payment disputes under a valid arbitration agreement.
Pawan Singhal v. Steel India Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a non-executive director who resigned prior to cheque dishonour, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of control does not attract criminal liability.
Mahesh v. The State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping under Section 363 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, considering his age and personal circumstances.
M/S PRIYANAV WELLNESS PVT LTD v. PRADYUMAN KUMAR AGGARWAL
The Delhi High Court held that after lease determination, an unauthorized occupant is jointly and severally liable with the tenant for mesne profits until possession is delivered, and evidence cannot contradict a registered lease deed.
Union of India & Anr. v. K.C. (Kailash Chand) Belwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of pay scale revision benefits to employees identically placed with earlier petitioners, affirming the principle of parity and finality of court orders.
Fayiz Nangaparambil v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day timeline for passing an order on GST cancellation Show Cause Notices under Rule 22(3) CGST Rules is directory, not mandatory, and non-compliance does not invalidate proceedings.
Naib Subedar Murli Manohar Diwedi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an Army Religious Teacher-JCO from Intelligence Corps to Grenadiers, holding the transfer valid and judicial review limited.