Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sh. Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy v. Aamoda Publications Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted ad interim injunction restraining defendants from publishing defamatory content against a sitting Member of Parliament, balancing freedom of speech with the right to reputation.
Court on its Own Motion v. Rajesh Girothiya and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that willful obstruction of a court-appointed local commissioner constitutes criminal contempt and imposed fines despite accepting unconditional apologies.
Manoj Rana @ Tinku v. The State
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot be precluded from leading relevant electronic defence evidence even if the mobile phone was not seized, and directed the trial court to permit such evidence without mandating forensic examination.
Union of India v. Tata Communications Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing payment to Tata Communications for extended cloud services under an implied contract extension, dismissing the Union of India's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Coloplast India Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld that surgical dressings are 'Drugs' under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and subject to price control, but remanded the matter for re-computation of charges by the NPPA.
Harmander Kaur v. State of GNCTD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate to the petitioner for Wills executed by her deceased parents, holding that the Wills were duly executed and proved in accordance with statutory requirements and free from suspicious circumstances.
State v. Mahesh Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of three accused for lack of evidence of common intention to murder in a sudden free fight resulting in a third party's death.
Harish Jamwal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to order production of a child residing in Bangladesh and directed the petitioner to pursue visitation rights through the foreign court's order and diplomatic channels.
Usha Rani and Ors. v. Suresh Singhal
The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing the written statement without justifiable reason, allowed it to be taken on record, and imposed costs on the defendant to prevent unnecessary prolongation of the suit.
Lekharaj Muthreja v. Dr. Arnab Adhikari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted the defendant one final opportunity to file the written statement with exemplary costs, setting conditions to prevent further delay in the civil suit.
Nivrti Bathla v. National Testing Agency & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CUET (UG)-2024 answer key and marking scheme, holding that courts must defer to expert opinions unless the answer key is patently wrong and that a candidate who did not attempt a question cannot challenge its marking.
Yash Sharma v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed GGSIPU to consider the petitioner's application for inter-university migration certificates on merits, emphasizing that university migration bans cannot be rigidly applied to override the fundamental right to education.
Chhaniyara Dharmendra Prafulbhai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the two-year debarment of a candidate from NEET (PG) examinations for furnishing false information despite delayed communication of the full penalty, dismissing his writ petition.
DD Auto Pvt Ltd v. Pivotal Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Sole Arbitrator's order permitting additional particulars in response-affidavit, holding no denial of due opportunity and emphasizing minimal judicial interference in arbitration under Article 227.
Anand Prakash v. State and Others
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition of land does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken over, dismissing the petitioner’s claim of lapse due to non-payment of compensation.
MF Buildcon Pvt Ltd v. Anjali
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an execution petition and rescission of a mediated settlement decree due to the purchaser's failure to pay the balance sale consideration within the stipulated time and taking forcible possession, refusing to extend time under Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act.
R S Tanwar v. Joint Secretary and Addl. Registrar, Central Information Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a penalty under Section 20 of the RTI Act cannot be imposed on a former PIO who was not responsible for non-compliance at the relevant time, quashing the Rs. 25,000 penalty imposed on the appellant.
Priyanshu Raj v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the two-year debarment of a candidate from NEET (PG) examinations for furnishing false information and using unfair means, rejecting his challenge based on delayed communication of the full penalty.
Manoj Kumar v. All Indian Council for Technical Education
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing AICTE to round off his marks from 39.76% to 40% in the validation exam, validating his B.Tech degree in line with relief granted to similarly placed candidates.
Ms. Khushi Mangla v. Dr. Chander Prakash
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a post-retirement pension cut penalty imposed on a retired IPS officer due to procedural lapses and violation of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings related to the 1984 riots.