Delhi High Court
30,758 judgments
Mohd. Ghous v. Subhash Taneja
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order holding that part of the cause of action arose in Delhi and that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract was valid, dismissing the revision petition under Section 115 CPC.
Mohit Mittal v. Kanika Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's refusal to grant maintenance and litigation expenses under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that he was capable of self-support given his qualifications and financial resources.
Roxtec AB & Anr v. Sukant Chakravarty & Ors
The Delhi High Court permitted defendants to file rectification petitions against certain Roxtec trademarks, clarified the scope of slogan trademark protection, and held that the Indian subsidiary is a necessary party in the design infringement suit despite lack of registered assignment.
DGU Cement Factory Employees Union v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the closure of sick industrial units, holding that the issue had attained finality after multiple judicial adjudications and the petitioner abused the process of law by suppressing material facts.
Rajiv Kapoor v. Janak Kapoor & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit was properly valued and maintainable, and no jurisdictional error warranted revision under Section 115 CPC.
Ram Avtar Singh v. Chairman and Managing Director, Central Warehousing Corporation
The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary removal of a public sector employee due to procedural irregularities including biased inquiry and non-production of crucial documents, granting notional reinstatement with partial back wages.
Dr. Sohail Malik v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent not to transfer the petitioner’s headquarters pending final disposal of the Tribunal’s Original Application, upholding the interim relief previously granted.
Geeta Sharma v. Public Enterprises Selection Board
The Delhi High Court upheld PESB's preference for Chartered Accountants in shortlisting for Director (Finance) posts, ruling that educational qualification preference overrides seniority and pay scale considerations in the selection process.
Jaleesh Ahmed Khan v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and supporting evidence against bail.
Hemlata v. State & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of in-laws for dowry cruelty and criminal breach of trust charges due to vague allegations, affirming the need for specific evidence to proceed under sections 406 and 498A IPC.
Harinder Pal Singh v. HDFC Bank
The Delhi High Court directed the Recovery Officer to decide the petitioner's possession objections within two months, emphasizing timely adjudication in tenancy recovery proceedings.
Gayatri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh
The Delhi High Court disposed of a property possession appeal following an amicable settlement and delivery of vacant possession by the petitioner to the respondent.
Kaushik Sen Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges in a rape and dowry harassment case, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.
Pitam Goel v. Radhey Shyam
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to substitute witnesses subject to costs and strict conditions to prevent further delay in a possession recovery suit.
Simran Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously adjudicate the pending application for release of compensation as per Supreme Court directions, binding the Union of India to its undertaking not to seek adjournment.
Sartaj @Allaharakha v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed parole to a life convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct under Rule 1210(II) but allowed legal counsel access for filing SLP and issued directions to improve mental health care in prisons.
Mohd. Sumer v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court refused parole to a life-convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct seeking to file an SLP but directed facilitation of legal access through jail meetings or video conferencing.
Gaytri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh
The Delhi High Court accepted the respondent's unconditional apology for unintended violation of an interim stay order and disposed of the petition following an amicable settlement.
Rahul v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a School Leaving Certificate alone is insufficient to prove minority under the Juvenile Justice Act and granted suspension of sentence during appeal in a POCSO conviction case.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. Ltd. v. M/S A K Roy
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that delay caused by prosecuting a case before the wrong forum can be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, and remanded the matter for merit consideration of the arbitration challenge.