Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Sunita v. Sanjay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act after annulment of marriage, holding that such maintenance is pendente lite and not payable post-annulment.
Naresh Chitkara v. Lalit Babbar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to admit handwriting expert evidence on an inadmissible pagri receipt recording an unlawful transaction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt Ltd v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company
The Delhi High Court disposed of connected commercial litigation between BDR Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb following a lawful and confidential settlement reached through court-facilitated mediation.
PR Memorial Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of an ITI's application for additional trade units under a new grading system, emphasizing the need for reasoned decisions and hearing before rejection.
Anish Muralidhar v. COL(TS) Anil Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-connected unless rebutted by positive evidence.
Tapsi Vidyarthi v. Arvind Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on the ground of cruelty and additionally held that desertion by the wife also entitled the husband to divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Sheela v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail applications of accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case were dismissed as joint possession was established and procedural delays did not justify bail.
Narayan Singh & Anr. v. Pooja Bhaskar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting interim custody of two minor children to their mother, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the children and the irreplaceable role of maternal love and affection.
Star Publishers Distributors v. Assistant Commissioner of CGST, Range 1 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim under the CGST Act by holding that the limitation period must consider government notifications and documentary evidence establishing the relevant date of export.
Adarsh Kanojia v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the Intelligence Bureau is exempt from RTI disclosure except for information on corruption or human rights violations, and unsubstantiated allegations do not warrant disclosure.
Dr. Manya Prasad v. Yateender Singh Jafa
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s appointment of a Local Commissioner under Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC and dismissal of recall application, affirming that the Commissioner’s report is evidentiary and parties may carry out necessary repairs during suit pendency.
Nagendra Mohandass v. Archana Dass & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of delay in filing a civil revision petition, holding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay despite COVID-19 related exclusions.
Kali Charan Saini v. Seema Devi Khandelwal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Rent Controller's rejection of additional documents in a leave to defend application in an eviction proceeding, holding the documents irrelevant or dubious and leaving factual disputes for trial.
Mukesh Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Accepting Authority must provide reasons when disagreeing with the Reviewing Officer's APAR grading, and failure to do so invalidates adverse grading, resulting in upgradation of the petitioner's performance rating.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Saddam
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO and kidnapping case due to failure of the prosecution to prove the victim's age and absence of evidence of kidnapping or sexual offence.
Saddad Alam v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a commercial quantity ganja case, holding that alleged procedural lapses in sampling under section 52A NDPS Act do not entitle bail and must be examined during trial.
Union of India v. M/S Tayal and Co.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award favoring the contractor, holding that delays caused by purchaser's nominated suppliers and unforeseen events did not justify liquidated damages, and judicial interference in arbitral awards is limited to patent illegality or perversity.
Sancheti Appliances Pvt Ltd v. C. Lal Marketing Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw trademark challenge petitions as the impugned marks were removed from the Register due to non-renewal, reserving the right to file fresh proceedings if renewed.
Anju and Anr. v. Rinku Dahiya
The Delhi High Court held that interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act is not meant to equalize incomes and reduced child maintenance while denying maintenance to an equally earning wife.
Humans of Bombay Stories Pvt. Ltd. v. POI Social Media Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that storytelling platforms cannot copy each other's commissioned photographs, literary works, videos, or presentation styles, granting mutual injunctions while clarifying copyright protection does not extend to the underlying idea of such platforms.