Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
CEAT LIMITED v. INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a bank must prove outstanding dues with proper documents and cannot fasten liability on a successor company without such proof, setting aside the recovery decree against CEAT Limited.
Sukhdev Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that while no foul play was found in the death of a COVID-19 patient who escaped to a hospital roof, the hospital's failure to guard access and maintain CCTV surveillance constituted negligence warranting compensation and safety guidelines.
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Delhi High Court dismissed petition seeking relaxation of JEE (Advanced) 2023 eligibility criteria, affirming expert academic bodies' policy decisions and limiting judicial interference.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ex Sub Lavhate Suresh Akaram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that such disability is attributable to military service absent contrary proof by the employer.
Rajan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354D IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process when the complainant does not intend to support prosecution.
Suresh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Alok Malhotra v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order rejecting a pay anomaly claim must be reasoned and speaking, directing the ICAI to reconsider the petitioner's representations accordingly.
BRINDCO SALES PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
Delhi High Court held that leftover liquor stock including unregistered brands must be disposed under Rule 56 of Delhi Excise Rules, and excess excise duty paid under old regime must be refunded or adjusted.
Preetendra Singh Aulakh v. Green Light Foods Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant's use of 'MONSOON HARVEST' mark, holding the marks deceptively similar and goods allied, rejecting estoppel and prior user defenses.
Through: Mr. Ravi Prakash Mehrotra, Senior Advocate with Mr. J. Scaria and Mr. Apoorv Srivastava, Advocates v. THE STATE (GOVT. NCT OF DELHI) & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regular parole to file a Special Leave Petition, holding that parole is discretionary and must consider the convict’s conduct, threat to witnesses, and availability of custody parole.
Nagmani Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Old Pension Scheme benefits as the issue was already decided by a government Office Memorandum and prior court judgment.
Jai Prakash @ Montu & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 323/324/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Prakash v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case involving alleged assault causing injuries, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with the investigation and non-tampering with evidence.
Premium Estates Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the order and notice under Sections 148A(d) and 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, due to procedural lapses including delayed notice and lack of real-time alert, directing the Assessing Officer to proceed afresh with a personal hearing.
Bank of Baroda v. Naseem Ahmed
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Court award directing automatic absorption of a temporary peon beyond the terms of reference, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory provisions and settlement conditions.
Bimla Chopra & Anr. v. Kuldeep
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in a possession suit, holding that the plaintiff with a better title than a licensee is entitled to possession despite absence of registered sale deed, applying Section 116 Indian Evidence Act and clarifying res judicata does not bar civil title suits following eviction proceedings.
Rajendra Kashyap & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court quashed Look-Out Circulars against petitioners for loan defaults, holding LOCs valid only in cognizable offences and requiring periodic review by originating agencies.
Amitesh Grover v. National School of Drama
The Delhi High Court held that absence of performance sheets or recorded reasons does not invalidate a selection process unless mandated by law, and upheld the appointment of Amitesh Grover as Assistant Professor at NSD.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Old Pension Scheme benefits as the issue was already settled by a government office memorandum and prior judicial ruling.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that continuity of service granted under a settlement must be counted for gratuity computation despite waiver of back wages, dismissing the employer's petition challenging gratuity payment for the intervening period.