Delhi High Court
95,375 judgments
Sarti Devi v. Gurdwara Management Committee, Gurudwara Nanak Sar Thaat
The Delhi High Court directed re-hearing on substantial questions regarding ownership and binding effect of DDA's perpetual lease deed over disputed land involving acquired and unacquired portions.
Kataria Carriers Registered Partnership firm v. National Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit by a transporter challenging repudiation of an insurance claim under a policy taken by a third party, holding that the plaintiff lacked privity and cause of action, and the suit was barred by limitation and arbitration award.
Michelle Camilleri & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that CARA’s direction to withdraw an adoption petition without valid reasons was impermissible, upheld the petitioners’ right to proceed with adopting a special needs child, and emphasized the paramountcy of the child’s welfare and regulatory compliance.
Anita Moudgil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of forgery and cheating in property and Will disputes, emphasizing cooperation in investigation and imposing conditions to safeguard interests.
Amit Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/313 IPC and POCSO Act on the ground of marriage and settlement between parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing non-compoundable offences in appropriate matrimonial dispute cases to prevent injustice.
MUFG Bank Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax 2 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, an assessee may settle any one or more appeals independently without settling all pending appeals for the same assessment year.
MS Punchip Associates Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bibi Alape Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree declaring landlords entitled to rent deposited by sub-tenant after termination of tenancy, holding the suit not barred by limitation or Order II Rule 2 CPC.
Dr. H. R. Singh v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join the new place of posting as per Tribunal’s order and ordered immediate payment of salary and benefits for the period he continued reporting at the original posting due to administrative delays.
Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Arpana Paliwal
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant conditional leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC upon deposit of Rs. 5 lakhs, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of leave to defend and remanding the matter for trial.
Gammon India Limited & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that inconsistency between arbitral awards is not a ground to set aside an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and upheld practice directions aimed at avoiding conflicting awards.
Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing the tenant to deposit rent arrears and future mesne profits pending trial, rejecting the tenant’s claim of full payment under an agreement to sell due to lack of clear proof.
Shally v. Ram Mohan Gautam
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the defendant's application to summon additional witnesses under Order XVI Rule 1(3) CPC, clarifying that such an application is not maintainable without a prior witness list under Rule 1(1), and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Dr. O M Parmar v. Harsh Vardhan Nayyar
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and held that arrears of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act must be computed from the date of service of notice of demand, not the eviction petition, denying relief to a defaulting tenant.
Kay Ess Electronics and Electricals v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed VAT refunds is payable from the date the refund becomes due, notwithstanding clerical errors in refund orders, and directed payment of interest accordingly.
Sabila Begum & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that liability for compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act is strict and no-fault, allowing the appeal and remanding the matter for awarding compensation for a passenger who died falling from a moving train.
Rajender Singh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court directed release of retiral benefits to a retired employee whose terminal dues were withheld without any disciplinary action initiated even after three years post-retirement.
Aditi Gaur v. General Manager UCO Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed UCO Bank to grant pension benefits to a voluntary retiree whose pending pension application was not timely considered in light of a subsequent circular extending pension eligibility.
NSL Nagapatnam Infrastructure Private Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that encashment of bank guarantees under Regulation 12(5) of the Connectivity Regulations is discretionary and not mandatory, setting aside CERC's order mandating automatic encashment.
M/S Kurian EnergieKanri India Pvt Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that change of counsel or alleged inadequate cross-examination is not sufficient ground for recall.
Ismile v. The State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ismile for kidnapping and rape of a minor, affirming that consent of a girl below 16 years is immaterial and reduced the sentence for rape from 10 to 7 years considering time served.