Search Judgments
Search by legal issue, facts, citation, statute, or case name
Sh. Naresh @ Ranjan and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for electricity theft after the parties amicably settled the civil liability, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Dharampal Gupta v. Laxmi Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging possession suit decree, holding that an unregistered Agreement to Sell without enforceable rights under Section 53A cannot defeat co-owner's possession claim, and refused to reopen defence evidence closed voluntarily.
Dinesh Chahal & Ors. v. State by Dabri Police Station & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between estranged spouses in a matrimonial dispute.
MS Bridge Building Construction Co Pvt Ltd v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards on the ground that the arbitrator was unilaterally appointed and failed to make mandatory disclosures, holding that such awards are without jurisdiction and cannot be validated by implied waiver.
Kapil S/O Harprashad v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that an accused granted bail cannot be kept in custody solely for inability to furnish sureties and directed release on personal bond without sureties, emphasizing the constitutional ethos against property-based denial of bail.
Captain G. Raghavendra Reddy v. Air India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to Air India Limited post-disinvestment, dismissing the petition as not maintainable and granting liberty to approach appropriate forums.
Nirdosh Kumar v. Sonu & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by recognizing higher functional disability, adjusting future prospects, increasing amounts for pain and suffering, and allowing for future artificial limb replacements.
APAR INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. SH RUMMY CHHABRA
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark "VELLO" based on binding undertakings to cease use, withdraw conflicting applications, and dispose of existing stock.
Dr. Jitendra Pal Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to constitute a Special Review Medical Board to assess the petitioner's suitability for promotion and decide on his case within a specified timeframe.
M/S EUREKA FORBES LIMITED v. VAIBHAV AGRO INDUSTRIES
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendant’s use of the deceptively similar "AquaSure" mark, recognizing plaintiff’s prior trademark rights and passing off claim, but dismissed copyright infringement and damages claims.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sima Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the territorial jurisdiction of the Employees’ Compensation Commissioner and the imposition of penalty on the insurer for delayed compensation payment under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923.
Novamax Industries LLP v. Prem Appliances & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that prior publication of a registered design, established by the plaintiff's own documents, is a valid defence under the Designs Act, leading to vacation of the interim injunction against alleged design infringement.
Mohit Kumar Bharti & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a genuine and voluntary settlement between estranged spouses and mutual consent divorce.
Bajaj Electricals Limited v. Chanda S. Khetawat & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that the MSMED Act's dispute resolution mechanism overrides an existing arbitration agreement, dismissing the applicant's plea for appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration Act.
Nivrutti D. Ghogare & Ors. v. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Mumbai & Ors.
The court held that compensation for land excluded from an acquisition agreement must be determined under Section 33(3) of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, quashing the award made under Section 33(2) without such agreement.
Delhi Development Authority v. Manpreet Singh
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser acquiring land after the 2013 Land Acquisition Act has no locus to challenge acquisition proceedings or lapsing thereof, setting aside the High Court's order in favor of the purchaser.
Delhi Development Authority v. Manpreet Singh
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser post-2013 Act has no locus to challenge land acquisition lapsing under Section 24(2), setting aside the High Court's order in favor of the purchaser.
Bimla Tiwari v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld pre-arrest bail granted to accused in dowry and cheating case but struck down the condition requiring monetary payment as a precondition for bail, emphasizing that criminal law process should not be used for money recovery.
Bimla Tiwari v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld pre-arrest bail granted to accused in a dowry-related criminal case but struck down the condition requiring payment of money as a precondition for bail, emphasizing that criminal law should not be used for money recovery.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. T. Gangi Reddy @ Yerra Gangi Reddy
The Supreme Court held that bail granted under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. on default of investigation can be cancelled on merits if strong grounds exist, overruling the High Court's bar on such cancellation.