Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Sashank Yadav v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging Aadhaar number requirements for school admissions after the Directorate of Education withdrew the mandate.
Dan Singh Rawat v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition after the missing daughter was produced and stated she left voluntarily, affirming that such writ is not maintainable when the person is not unlawfully detained.
State Bank of India v. Taniya Civil Projects Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a bank cannot withhold encashment of fixed deposits without a specific lien once the secured loan is fully repaid, dismissing the bank's appeal and directing payment to the depositor.
Manharleen Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that denying a Sikh candidate permission to appear in an examination for wearing a kara without prior notice was unlawful and directed a fresh examination with due notice.
DLF Homes Rajapura Pvt. Ltd v. Late O.P. Mehta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a belated substitution application can set aside abatement of a consumer complaint filed by multiple complainants, but condonation of an inordinate delay requires proper explanation and reasoned order.
Soothe Healthcare Private Limited v. Dabur India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed SOOTHE’s appeal, holding that DABUR’s use of the mark “DABUR BABY SUPER PANTS” does not infringe SOOTHE’s trademarks as the word “SUPER” is descriptive and the overall marks are distinguishable.
Rais Ahmed v. Anis Ahmed
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant was a licensee, not a tenant, affirming the respondent's ownership and entitlement to possession and injunctions over the suit property.
Sufiya Begum v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited
The Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Limited to install an electricity connection upon the petitioner fulfilling all procedural and financial requirements, without adjudicating ownership rights.
Surinder Kaur LRs & Ors. v. Prabhat Kumar Sahu
The Delhi High Court upheld the subordinate court's order allowing amendment of the plaint to introduce a time-barred cause of action, holding that amendments necessary to determine the real controversy must be allowed and that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 is limited.
Sain Mahasabha Naraini Dham v. Manish Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of leave to defend in an eviction petition where the tenant raised triable issues including landlord's locus standi and bona fide requirement under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Diwan Paswan and Ors. v. Employees Provident Fund Organisation, West Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition directing the EPFO to dispose of complaints within a reasonable time after recording the department’s undertaking to complete the process by December 2022.
Aditi Bakht v. Abhishek Ahuja
The Delhi High Court clarified that the Family Court may extend the time to decide a guardianship petition and must independently decide interim visitation applications without being influenced by prior orders or consent withdrawals after the visitation period has elapsed.
Satula Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld continuation of the Sole Guardian's authority and protective directions over the deceased ward's substantial estate amidst ongoing family disputes until discharged by a competent Court.
Priti Nanda v. Commissioner of Income Tax - Appeals & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the National Faceless Appeal Centre to consider the petitioner's application for early hearing and decide the pending income tax appeal within a stipulated timeframe to prevent undue delay.
Bosco Joseph v. Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement to establish his son, holding that the landlord is the best judge of his needs and non-joinder of all legal heirs does not invalidate eviction.
JA ENTERTAINMENT PVT LTD v. MS SITHARA ENTERTAINMENT & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that dubbing a Telugu remake film into Hindi by the copyright owner of the remake does not infringe the plaintiff's exclusive Hindi remake and dubbing rights in the original Malayalam film.
Executive Engineer, C P W D, CD-IV v. Nepal Singh
Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner liberty to file a delayed appeal challenging jurisdiction under the Payment of Gratuity Act, stayed recovery proceedings, and directed the Appellate Authority to decide the matter on merits.
Abdul Rashid v. Nawab Ali
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that vague tenant assertions without evidence do not warrant leave to defend under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Sunil Anand v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court refused regular bail in a serious loan fraud case involving impersonation and forgery but granted interim bail on medical grounds subject to strict conditions.
MS Sun Flame Trading Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Commissioner Central Excise and Central GST Commissionerate Delhi South
The Delhi High Court allowed lifting of provisional attachment on petitioners' bank accounts pending adjudication upon remittance of funds and procedural safeguards to protect revenue interests.