Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
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.
Satya Pal Dhawan v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of legally enforceable debt arising from issuance of a dishonoured cheque.
Scholar Alley Pvt Ltd v. Rahul Bansal and Anr
The Delhi High Court stayed the release of a deposited decretal amount pending adjudication of an interim application challenging an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jinender Kumar Jain v. Aishwarya Jain
The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's interim maintenance order for lack of reasoned basis and remanded the matter for fresh determination based on proper assessment of parties' financial status.
Ashish Mehra v. M/S. Byways India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under Sections 138 and 141 NI Act against directors can continue despite moratorium under IBC, and quashing of complaint was refused.
Harpreet Singh and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal trial under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following mutual settlement and consent of the complainant after a mutual consent divorce.
Dinesh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a gruesome murder case, holding that discrepancies in evidence and parity with co-accused granted bail on humanitarian grounds do not justify bail at this stage.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Ms Pinki
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for the cost and replacement of a prosthetic limb over the injured's lifetime, adjusted the interest rate on compensation, and clarified interest applicability on amounts not yet spent.