Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Nikhat Parveen @ Khusboo Khatoon v. Rafiqui @ Shillu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unchallenged DNA test report rebutting the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 Indian Evidence Act prevails, denying maintenance liability to the husband for the child, but remanded the maintenance claim of the wife for fresh consideration.
Naresh @ Raju v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict after balancing his conduct, family needs, and legal criteria, rejecting the sole grounds of pending SLP and late surrender as insufficient to deny parole.
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Savita Devi
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by applying Haryana minimum wages for a non-matriculate, adjusting heads of compensation per Supreme Court precedents, and rejecting an unraised plea of gratuitous passenger.
Rajendra Prasad Mittal and Anr. v. Manish Garg and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage on disputed factual grounds regarding existence of debt, upholding the summons and notice against petitioners.
Anita Chetri v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a woman accused of murdering her live-in partner, holding that the prosecution’s prima facie case and legal presumptions outweighed her claims of false implication.
Manoj Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to implement measures for purifying polluted water and preserving ecological diversity in a forest area, recognizing the site as a green belt suitable for development as a Bio-Diversity Park.
HULM ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD. v. FANTASY SPORTS MYFAB11 PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the interim injunction protecting Plaintiffs' copyright in their unique fantasy sports app concept and GUI, rejecting Defendants' plea to vacate it on grounds of lack of originality and prior existence of similar concepts.
Yuvraj Francis v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement of prohibitions on slow-moving vehicles on expressways to ensure public safety, while leaving lane demarcation decisions to the executive authorities.
Anil Kumar Jain & Anr. v. Nikesh Kumar Jain (Now Deceased) Thr Lrs
The Delhi High Court fixed tentative use and occupation charges payable by tenants occupying premises post-eviction order during pendency of revision petition, balancing landlord's claim and tenant's contentions on area and condition.
Nitin @Aatish Singh @ Pintu v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict for four weeks, holding that the gravity of offence alone cannot justify denial of parole when other factors like conduct and duration of custody favor release.
Laxmi & Ors v. TATA AIG GEN INS CO LTD & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in motor accident claims by applying future prospects and skilled worker wages, upheld loss of consortium awards, and maintained compensation in absence of cross-objection.
Mohd Irshad v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's refusal to allow recall and cross-examination of a prosecution witness during appeal, emphasizing the discretionary and sparing use of section 391 Cr.P.C. to prevent failure of justice.
Manish v. Meenakshi Alias Meenu
The Delhi High Court modified the Family Court's maintenance order by reducing the monthly maintenance from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 30,000 after reassessing the petitioner's income based on evidence and legal principles under Section 125 Cr.P.C.
Union of India & Ors. v. Rishi Raj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld Tribunal orders granting ACP financial upgradation at the Technician pay scale to Helpers, ruling that promotional qualifications are not required for ACP benefits and dismissing the Union's challenge.
Dharampal Satyapal Limited v. Mr Basant Kumar Makhija & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff may plead invalidity of a defendant's trademark in replication following a Section 30(2)(e) defence, and if the plea is prima facie tenable, the court must frame an issue and adjourn the suit to enable filing of rectification proceedings.
Desh Deepak Sharma v. Harsh Khosla
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the defendant's applications to file additional evidence beyond pleadings but granted a final opportunity to lead evidence as per the original affidavit.
Rehri Patri Ekta Manch v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow certified street vendors to vend peacefully at designated sites in strict compliance with their vending certificates, preventing any harassment or obstruction.
Shyam Briksh Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s representation on pay fixation and arrears, leaving further remedies open.
Anu Balha & Ors. v. ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the contempt sentence of appellants who failed to deposit a court-ordered sum but later repaid a loan and offered mortgaged property as security, accepting their apology and imposing restrictions on the property.
Dr. (Maj) Shivani Dhaka (Retd.) v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the allocation of additional postgraduate medical seats to lower priority candidates, holding that reopening counselling for higher priority candidates at an advanced stage would disrupt the admission process and violate the principle of finality.