Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Geeta Sharma v. Rishi Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition concerning wilful disobedience of orders related to a minor child's passport and examination documents, directing the respondent to submit required documents directly to the school.
Narain Dass v. Laxmi Naram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending interim application under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal under its supervisory jurisdiction.
Anoop Sharma v. Pukhraj Singh Chug and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against refusal of interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that objectionable communications against the arbitral tribunal without following statutory procedures justify recusal and that a party must intend to proceed with arbitration to maintain Section 9 petitions.
Jagbir In J/C v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363, 366, 376 IPC and POCSO Act where the victim and accused were married with children, holding that the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC may be exercised in such exceptional circumstances to serve justice.
Mohit Gupta v. Ved Prakash Kathuria
The Delhi High Court stayed non-bailable warrants issued against a judgment debtor in execution proceedings subject to asset disclosure, income tax filings, personal appearance, and payment conditions, balancing enforcement with debtor’s rights.
Raghav Chadha v. Rajya Sabha Secretariat
The Delhi High Court held that the Rajya Sabha Secretariat is neither 'Government' nor a 'public officer' under section 80 CPC, thus no prior notice was required before suing it, and restored the interim protection granted to the appellant.
Sara Carriere Dubey v. Ashish Dubey
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order dismissing the petitioner's application to reject a suit for partition of a jointly purchased property, holding that partial partition suits are maintainable for commonly owned properties and Indian law does not recognize tenancy by entirety between spouses.
Pawan Dhanpatrai Malhotra v. Mahender Khari
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Sessions Court's order allowing cross-examination subject to costs, holding that maintainability under Section 219 Cr.P.C. was not before the Sessions Court and must be challenged separately.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the fly ash utilization notification, holding that the matter is pending before the National Green Tribunal and should be adjudicated by the expert body.
Anjana Singh v. Jinu Prakash
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to file a delayed written statement in a possession suit subject to costs and conditions, setting aside the Trial Court's order striking off the defence.
Ajit Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall and expungement of remarks against a judicial officer in a judgment, clarifying that judicial orders can be challenged without impugning the judge personally and directing that future circulated judgments omit judges' names to protect judicial dignity.
Raj Bala & Anr v. Maya Devi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging refusal to transfer an appeal relating to an injunction suit to the court hearing a partition suit over the same property, holding that distinct causes of action and procedural stages do not justify transfer.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Dev Inder Bhalla
The Delhi High Court held that executing open-ended non-bailable warrants issued prior to filing of complaint after cognizance is taken is unjustified, and police custody under PMLA must comply with statutory safeguards, dismissing the Enforcement Directorate's petition seeking remand of the accused.
Union Bank of India v. Chander Prakash
The High Court granted the defendant a final opportunity to cross-examine the plaintiff's witness despite prior negligence, imposing costs to ensure justice and expeditious trial.
Desh Deepak Sharma v. Harsh Khosla
The Delhi High Court granted a further four-month extension to the Trial Court for disposal of a pending civil suit, emphasizing reasonable extensions to ensure expeditious justice.
Parveen Kumar Jain v. Rajan Seth & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the generic term 'CHUR CHUR NAAN' cannot be monopolized, directed parties to distinguish their business names to avoid confusion, and made permanent injunction absolute following the Defendants' cessation of use.
Trilok Chand Chaudhary v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail in a Rs. 25 crore property fraud case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and rejecting delay in FIR as sole ground for bail.
Laxmi Balmiki & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking release of compensation awarded to a legal heir with unknown whereabouts, directing the amount to be preserved until claimed.
Shiju Jacob Varghese v. Tower Vision Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous and barred by a foreign consent order, emphasizing the principles of comity of courts and abuse of process in parallel litigation.
Alka Rajvanshi Jain v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary proceedings against a quasi-judicial officer, holding that mere erroneous judicial orders do not constitute misconduct unless accompanied by mala fide or extraneous considerations.