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Evergreen Sweet House v. JV Evergreen Sweets and Treats & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant from using the mark "Evergreen" in sweets business, affirming prior user rights and passing off despite defendant's trademark registrations.
Pradeep Kumar Nehra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the preventive detention order under COFEPOSA against a petitioner already in judicial custody due to non-application of mind regarding the improbability of his release and propensity to commit future offenses.
Sahjan Ali v. State through SHO PS Madhu Vihar
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under POCSO and IPC for lack of clear evidence of sexual assault, emphasizing the need for reasoned analysis and proof beyond ambiguous terms like 'physical relations' when the minor victim's testimony indicates consent.
Mohd Abdul Rehman v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Mohd. Abdul Rehman under Sections 18 and 18B of UAPA for conspiracy and preparatory acts towards terrorism based on cumulative circumstantial evidence including illegal travel, recruitment, and inflammatory speeches.
Pritam Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence pending appeal to an appellant convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing the need for clear proof of demand and acceptance of bribe and careful assessment of identification evidence.
S. C. Jain v. Krishna Mohan Uppu & Anr.
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to withdraw a contempt petition against NDMC with liberty to challenge a subsequent pay scale fixation order before the Central Administrative Tribunal.
Hero Fincorp Limited v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition concerning refund of balance premium deposited by a financier in a cancelled property allotment, granting liberty to approach again without adjudicating the substantive refund claim.
Wasim Khan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking FIR registration and investigation for alleged custodial torture, holding that statutory remedies under the Cr.P.C. must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Raja Halder v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for attempted aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on the reliable testimony of the minor victim but reduced the sentence and censured the investigation for failing to protect the victim's identity.
Bithai Rai v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that stringent statutory conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act were not met and procedural irregularities did not vitiate the proceedings at the bail stage.
Aman Kathpal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld its interim stay on a US custody order, emphasizing the paramountcy of the child's welfare over foreign court decrees in international custody disputes.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Ambience Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act restraining Ambience from alienating disputed housing units and directed deposit of amounts paid by Indiabulls pending arbitration, holding that the Settlement Deed does not extinguish rights under the Agreements to Sell.
Capt. Retd Jagadish Rath v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed rectification of inadvertent factual errors in its earlier order under its inherent jurisdiction, clarifying procedural history and observations on the absence of a prima facie case against the petitioner.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Satbir Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce compensation by 25% due to contributory negligence of the deceased driving on the wrong side in a fatal motor accident.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Munni Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded for death in a motor accident, affirming income determination based on bank evidence and allowing loss of consortium to major children including married daughters.
Pawan Kumar v. Ajit Singh
The Delhi High Court held that the registered owner remains liable for compensation in a motor accident claim until the vehicle's registration is transferred, and procedural objections like non-service must be raised before the Tribunal.
VSJ Investments Pvt. Ltd. v. Exclusive Capital Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of VSJ Investments Pvt. Ltd. as Defendant No.9 in a civil suit, holding the registered assignment of debt valid and procedural technicalities insufficient to deny substitution.
Vicky @ Deepak v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery and related offences, holding that minor discrepancies in witness testimony do not vitiate reliable identification and recovery evidence.
Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a candidate accused of fraudulently manipulating UPSC examination eligibility by changing name, disability status, and misrepresenting attempts, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation to investigate a larger conspiracy.
Harpal Singh v. State of Uttrakhand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a supplementary charge sheet and summoning order against the petitioner due to lack of evidence and improper reinvestigation without Sessions Judge's sanction under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.