Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Khadi and Village Industries Commission v. Girdhar Industries and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed KVIC's interim injunction against Girdhar Industries, holding that KVIC failed to prove prior use and goodwill in the "KHADI" mark for soaps and detergents before defendants' valid registration and use of "GIRDHAR KHADI" mark.
Mukta Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that election notifications must be composite and include reserved seats to ensure fairness, directing a fresh notification for all posts in the Supreme Court Bar Association Multi-State Cooperative Group Housing Society election.
Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court held that prisoners have a constitutional right to adequate medical care, directed the petitioner to receive specialized treatment at a referral hospital, and issued comprehensive directions to improve prison healthcare infrastructure.
Harsh Pathak v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Kendriya Vidyalayas must accept EWS certificates issued by the applicant’s State of residence and struck down guidelines requiring state-specific certificates, directing admission of the petitioner’s son under the EWS category.
Rahul Dev v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict who had absconded during furlough but demonstrated subsequent good conduct, holding that prior misconduct does not permanently bar parole if special circumstances exist.
Pradeep v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a murder case, holding that strong forensic and circumstantial evidence against him precluded bail despite co-accused being granted bail.
Innocent Duru @Monday v. State Through SHO
Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application in a serious assault and robbery case supported by CCTV evidence, emphasizing gravity of allegations and denying bail despite claims of false implication.
Narendra Kumar v. Rajesh Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court refused interim injunction restraining alienation of disputed property during appeal, holding unregistered documents do not confer title and lis pendens does not prohibit transfers outright.
Akhilesh Mishra v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Akhilesh Mishra accused of impersonation and extortion under the guise of Enforcement Directorate officials, holding that the serious nature of the offences and active involvement in the conspiracy preclude bail at the pre-trial stage.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India v. Kabir Shankar Bose
The Delhi High Court held that TRAI is not obligated under the RTI Act to furnish information about phone surveillance as such information is outside its statutory powers and exempt under the RTI Act.
Kundan Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the fundamental right to procreation under Article 21 includes convicts and granted parole for medically-assisted procreation due to advanced age and prolonged incarceration.
Kundan Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the fundamental right to procreation under Article 21 survives incarceration and granted parole to a life convict for medically-assisted procreation due to advancing age and absence of biological child.
Subodh Kumar Wadhwa v. Manish Tanwar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that the rent was not reduced verbally, the suit was not barred by the Rent Control Act, and mesne profits are payable from the date of tenancy termination.
Sakil Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted default bail to the accused as the chargesheet was filed beyond the 60-day period calculated from the date of judicial remand, affirming the accused's indefeasible right to default bail under Section 167 CrPC.
Guddu Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the petitioner caught red-handed with commercial quantity of heroin under the NDPS Act, as he failed to establish reasonable grounds to overcome the statutory bail embargo.
Union of India v. Vert Equipment Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that indefinite suspension of business dealings by the Ministry of Defence without issuing a Show Cause Notice and affording an opportunity of hearing violates natural justice, even in defence procurement cases.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Shadab
The Delhi High Court quashed orders summoning senior police officials and issuing bailable warrants for delay in FSL reports, emphasizing judicial restraint and the independence of forensic agencies.
Mohd Ismail Maulai v. Raheesuddin
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, holding that such appeal is maintainable only if the impugned order shows exercise of jurisdiction to punish for contempt.
State v. Jitender @ Jeetu & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, upholding acquittal under Section 304B IPC due to failure to prove dowry harassment soon before the deceased's unnatural death.
Aditya Pathaka @ Golu Pathaka v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed police to register an FIR and file monthly reports in a missing person case, declining to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus without concrete evidence.