Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Darshan Investment Pvt Ltd v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the maintainability of an appeal under the Delhi Land Reforms Act challenging ejectment proceedings involving urbanization issues is to be decided by the appellate authority, and the High Court will not entertain a writ petition on this ground if an efficacious remedy exists.
Vikram Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner in judicial custody for murder limited supervised visits outside jail to complete urgent pension formalities but declined interim bail for an extended period.
Ritu Sethi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal revision petition challenging acquittal under Section 498A IPC, affirming that appellate interference in acquittal is warranted only if the judgment is perverse or based on incorrect appreciation of evidence.
Gaurav Paliwal v. Central Warehousing Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of candidature for failure to produce a mandatory No Objection Certificate and concealment of employment during recruitment.
Raman Kwatra & Anr. v. M/S. KEI Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining the appellant's use of the trademark 'KEI', holding that the respondent's registered marks do not cover the appellant's goods and remanded the matter for consideration under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act.
Govind Singh v. M/s Satya Group Pvt Ltd and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the arbitrator was unilaterally appointed and ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing that waiver of such ineligibility requires express written agreement.
General Manager Northern Railway v. Pioneer Publicity Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding the railway liable to provide the entire contracted advertising area or refund proportionate fees, dismissing the appellant's challenge for patent illegality.
Amit Brothers v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination and forfeiture of performance guarantee for non-commencement of contractual work, upholding the employer's right to terminate and recover dues under the contract.
Raj Kumar Gupta v. M/s Narang Constructions & Financiers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that procedural defects in the initial filing of a Section 34 petition do not render it non-est for limitation purposes and condoned a 52-day delay in re-filing to cure such defects.
Suraj Bhan Arya v. Kishan Singh Arya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an oral partition of ancestral property effected in 1995 was valid and final, dismissing the plaintiff's suit for partition filed in 2012 as barred on merits though not by limitation.
Bablu Moreshwar Lawatre v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a forgery and cheating case considering his physical disabilities, family circumstances, and the near completion of investigation, imposing stringent bail conditions to mitigate flight risk.
Seema & Ors. v. HDFC ERGO GEN INS CO LTD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the deceased TSR driver’s dependents are entitled to compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, despite allegations of intoxication and absence of formal employment proof.
Anita Jain v. Parveen Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement, affirming estoppel against disputing landlord's title and restricting tenant's ability to challenge eviction without strong evidence.
Mohd. Sabir and Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for armed robbery and murder based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence despite minor discrepancies and procedural challenges.
Ritu Sethi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 CrPC, upholding the discharge of accused for lack of prima facie material and affirming that inherent powers can be exercised sparingly despite the bar on second revision petitions.
Machine Tools Aids India v. M/s. GNC Infra LLP & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that in commercial suits, service of summons is mandatory and without it the defendant's time to file a written statement does not commence, quashing the Trial Court's order foreclosing the petitioner's right to file the written statement.
Ranchor Infra Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a fresh tender floated by NHAI before expiry of an existing contract, holding that delay, acquiescence, and availability of arbitration preclude interference under Article 226.
Cross Fit LLC v. RTB Gym and Fitness Centre
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte decree in a commercial suit, holding that the defendant failed to show sufficient cause to set aside the decree under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, emphasizing strict procedural compliance under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Sh. Nitin Sharma & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute upon an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Pintu Ram v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a sexual offence case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion under Section 438 CrPC and imposing conditions to ensure investigation is not hampered.