Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Pushpinder Kumar & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's order allowing a neighbour affected by unauthorized construction to participate with restrictive hearing in a statutory appeal under Order I Rule 10 CPC, emphasizing the need for exceptional circumstances and direct interest.
Naveen Kumar v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the execution court’s territorial jurisdiction and issuance of arrest warrants against a judgment debtor who changed residence and evaded payment and appearance.
M/S EC CONSTRUCTIONS P LTD v. NEERAJ ZUTSHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's orders closing further cross-examination due to non-payment of adjournment costs, emphasizing that adjournments are discretionary and cannot be abused to delay long-pending suits.
MTS PAPERS INDIA LIMITED v. SPENTO PAPERS INDIA LLP
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order returning a plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction must be established by facts in the plaint itself and cannot be cured by subsequent pleadings or amendment.
FMC Corporation & Ors. v. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application against Natco Pharma, holding that the defendant raised a credible challenge to the validity of the patent's Claim 12 based on anticipation by prior claiming and lack of novelty.
Mohd Yahya & Ors. v. Farat Ara & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that a compromise cannot bar eviction under the DRC Act, and that partition of Waqf property by appointment of Muttawalis does not alter its character.
Vijender Tanwar v. Girwar through Anand Tyagi & Anr.
The High Court held that a stranger claiming ownership cannot be impleaded in a possession-based injunction suit as neither a necessary nor proper party, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court’s refusal to add him.
AG'S Welfare Funds v. S.O. Rohilla
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination of a contractual workman and affirmed the award of lump-sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement, emphasizing that reinstatement is not automatic in all illegal termination cases.
Gurdeep Kaur v. State
The High Court quashed the appellant's murder conviction due to inconclusive circumstantial evidence and improper appreciation of recovery and forensic reports.
P.C. Sharma v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as not pressed by the petitioner, resulting in dismissal without adjudication.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Mohd Saleem
The Delhi High Court upheld the inclusion of three unmarried sisters as dependants with a one-fourth deduction for personal expenses, restricted loss of consortium to spouse and parents, confirmed income assessment at minimum wages, and allowed partial medical expenses in a motor accident claim appeal.
Master Mukul v. Surender Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a minor accident victim by applying minimum wages for loss of earning capacity, awarding adequate prosthetic limb costs and non-pecuniary damages, overruling prior reliance on notional income.
Master Mukul v. Surender Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a minor accident victim by applying minimum skilled wages with future prospects for loss of earning capacity and awarding adequate amounts for prosthetic limb replacements and non-pecuniary damages.
ABP PVT LTD v. ITC HOTELS LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld interlocutory orders refusing to reject the plaint and denying stay of a defamation suit by corporate entities, clarifying the limited scope of plaint rejection and applicability of Section 10 CPC.
Gautam Khaitan & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Provisional Attachment Order under the PMLA issued without a charge sheet, affirming the preventive nature of such orders and limiting writ interference.
Shukal Gupta v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay and substitution of legal representatives in an ESIC appeal due to prolonged, unexplained delay exceeding two years, resulting in the abatement of the appeal.
Upendra Singh Kushwaha Alias Munna and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 227/2019 and all proceedings therefrom under various IPC sections based on an amicable settlement reached through mediation, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikas Gupta & Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 290/106 BNS (288/304A IPC) based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Ashok Kumar v. Lakshita Chandel
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex-parte decree for non-filing of written statement on medical grounds, directing the defendant to file the statement with costs and proceed on merits.
M/S PASSERINE WEALTH SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S R3PM HOSPITALITY LLP AND ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by mutual consent under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 despite the arbitration clause providing for a three-member tribunal.