Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Pooja Kumar v. Mohit Kumar
The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of wilful contempt for non-payment of maintenance despite a binding court order and pending appeal without stay.
Ilashree Nath Gupta v. Kamla Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that a legal heir cannot file a fresh leave to defend application in eviction proceedings after the original tenant's death and dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of such application.
Rajeev Kumar Garg v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court condoned the delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in filing an insurance agent's reinstatement application and directed LIC to consider it on merits within the prescribed time.
Sanjay & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement reached during divorce proceedings and the complainant's voluntary no-objection statement.
Sh. Ajay Kumar and Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a valid train ticket establishes bona fide passenger status and an untoward incident under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, condoned delay in filing appeal, and remanded the matter for compensation.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. Kamlesh Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC for lack of cause of action against defendants 1 and 2, holding that the alleged oral agreement was only between the plaintiff and defendant 3 who lacked authority to bind them.
Ramesh Kaushik v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC due to irretrievable loss of the Trial Court Record, affirming that fair appellate adjudication is impossible without complete records.
Rajni Nagpal v. Reeta Bhayana
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to lead evidence subject to costs, setting aside dismissal of witness summoning application, emphasizing balancing procedural discipline with fair trial.
Web Overseas Limited v. Universal Industrial Plants Manufacturing Company Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that time spent pursuing a Section 8 application does not exclude limitation under Section 14 of the Limitation Act and that legal notices not requesting arbitration do not qualify as Section 21 notices, setting aside an arbitral award allowing a counter-claim filed beyond limitation.
Yadvinder Singh v. Neha Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to examine witnesses in family court proceedings subject to costs and strict timelines, emphasizing the right to lead evidence and procedural discipline.
Taurus Englobe Pvt. Ltd. v. Bhavin R Shah
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to jurisdiction and upheld the trial court's decree for payment, holding that partial cause of action within jurisdiction and presence of registered office confer jurisdiction.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the NCLT lacks jurisdiction to declare IBBI regulations ultra vires and set aside the NCLT order invalidating Regulation 36A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations.
Nitin Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement and withdrawal of allegations in a matrimonial dispute.
Union of India v. Bishan Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order directing regularization of a worker without formal appointment, holding that identity cards and daily wages do not confer a right to regularization absent appointment against a sanctioned post.
Mukesh Kumar Mittal v. Vimlesh Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that a review petition seeking revival of an interlocutory application for use and occupation charges after dismissal of the main revision petition is not maintainable and dismissed the review petition.
Rashmi Dixit v. Medical Council of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry into medical negligence and false representation of qualifications by a doctor, emphasizing that misrepresentation of specialization presumes deficiency in medical service.
Neelam Kumari & Ors. v. M/s The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a second compensation claim application under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, holding that withdrawal of the first claim does not bar a fresh claim and emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial orders.
Make My Trip (India) Private Limited v. Owners of www.makemytripmood.com & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of MakeMyTrip, permanently restraining defendants from using a deceptively similar domain name and marks, holding that domain names enjoy trademark protection and summary judgment is appropriate where defendants fail to contest.
Jai Shree Holidays and Tours Pvt Ltd v. Prakash Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of Respondent 4 from the suit under Order I Rule 10 CPC, holding that mere signature as a witness does not establish guarantor liability and that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 is limited.
Vidur Impex and Traders Pvt. Ltd. v. Tosh Apartments Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the nullity of sale deeds executed in violation of injunction orders, reaffirming the Supreme Court's prior adjudication and the principle of res judicata.