Delhi High Court
61,459 judgments
Ajay Kumar Bhargaw and Ors. v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC after the complainant's death and an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Raghav Goel v. Rachna Prothi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal setting aside injunction restraining him from maintaining a partition wall blocking front entrance access, holding that the respondent failed to establish a prima facie case or irreparable loss.
Vijay Aggarwal v. M/s Shree Balaji Fabrics & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal in a suit for recovery of money, holding that the appellant failed to prove the business relationship and liability due to lack of proper evidence and witness testimony.
Sonu Malik v. The Assessing Officer, Ward 59(6), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the CIT to expeditiously adjudicate the petitioner's stay application on a tax demand involving disallowance of bogus purchases, restraining coercive action pending appeal.
Pratap Singh Bist v. The Director, Directorate of Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, affirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters where respondents possess requisite qualifications, upholding settled Supreme Court precedents.
PCI Ltd. v. Kanakia Spaces Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the winding up order, holding that a bona fide dispute over debt precludes winding up under the Companies Act, 1956.
Rishab Garg v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the assessee's submissions and directed a fresh de novo exercise with procedural safeguards.
P.M. Somaiah v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking ACP/MACP upgradations and benefits, holding the issues were already settled by the Supreme Court in Union of India & Ors. vs. Ex. HC/GD Virender Singh.
Aruna Bakshi v. Devender Kumar and Others
The Delhi High Court held that the suit property was self-acquired and not HUF property, granting a preliminary partition decree in favor of the plaintiff and other legal heirs.
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Hydro Electric Power Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court restrained invocation of a Performance Bank Guarantee pending disposal of arbitral award challenges, holding that invocation can only be restrained in cases of fraud, irretrievable injustice, or special equities.
Dr. Ramakant Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective promotion is only permissible if juniors have been promoted earlier, dismissing the petitioner's claim for promotion to Director (AE) from the 2013-2014 vacancy year in absence of such supersession.
Rohani Satsang Prem Samaj v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that ejectment must follow prescribed procedures under Delhi Land Reforms Rules and demarcation disputes must be challenged before Revenue Authorities, remanding the matter for fresh hearing.
Meenakshi Agarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR alleging investment fraud, holding that the allegations disclose cognizable offences and the case must proceed to trial.
Kirti Chaturvedi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition by directing the petitioner to follow statutory procedures for reply and appeal against disciplinary actions and allowed complaints against officers to be decided by competent authorities.
Shahsi Kant Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending service representations within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Krishan Dayal Sharma v. Anita Kaushik
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending application for cross-examination of a material witness under Section 151 CPC before proceeding with further evidence, emphasizing the right to fair trial.
Sh. Parveen Oberoi v. Ashwani Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the parties settled their property dispute through a binding settlement agreement reached via court-referred mediation.
Standard Chartered Bank v. Supreme Infratech Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to set aside the Trial Court's denial of cross-examination, affirming the fundamental right to cross-examine witnesses in civil proceedings subject to payment of costs.
Prime Road Solutions Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Smt Leela Sethi
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, holding that a fresh cause of action arose from lease default after an earlier settlement and decree.
Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit after the defendant agreed to cease use of impugned marks, with the plaintiff entitled to refund of court fees.