Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Jyotsana Pawar & Ors. v. Daulat Ram Pawar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that rights under the Domestic Violence Act cannot be used to defeat valid eviction orders under the Senior Citizens Act where the domestic violence claim was belated and the appellants were bound by undertakings given by their family member.
Pratyush Prasanna & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging misuse of COVID-19 relief funds due to lack of credible evidence and reliance on unverified social media posts.
Akshay Vinod Kulkarni v. Chief Passport Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that passport suspension without notice and hearing violates natural justice and granted interim relief directing restoration of the petitioner's passport pending final adjudication.
Mehraz Bano v. The Director, IHBAS & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that confidential medical information of a mental health patient may be shared with treating doctors and supervisory medical authorities under the Mental Health Care Act, 2017, dismissing the appeal seeking stricter confidentiality.
Samdev Dassgupta & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborly monetary dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter and received the agreed settlement amount.
M/S SPLENDOR LANDBASE LTD v. M/S NTT DATA GLOBAL DELIVERY SERVICES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes between parties under lease deeds, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.
Satish Kumar v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to stop alleged unauthorized construction on the ground that a sanctioned plan existed and no illegal construction was apparent on inspection.
Sameer Khan v. The State of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in 2020 North East Delhi riots murder case, holding that strong eyewitness and corroborative evidence outweigh absence of electronic proof at bail stage.
Natasha Narwal & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the State to facilitate telephonic and video communication, consider vaccination policies, and ensure legal aid for inmates during COVID-19, balancing health concerns with prisoners' rights.
Lalit Valecha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to restrain media from broadcasting accurate but sensitive COVID-19 news, holding that truthful news cannot be restricted merely because it causes emotional distress.
Rakesh Ghosh v. M/S J.M.J. Signage
The Delhi High Court set aside a labour court award dismissing a termination claim on merits where the petitioner sought withdrawal due to name discrepancies, holding that procedural technicalities should not bar fresh proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Dr Lata Maitri v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to take cognizance of its 2014 order regarding a property under moratorium protection and ordered its upload on the High Court website, while recognizing no statutory obligation to upload such orders on the municipal website.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Elsy Jacob & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed AIIMS's writ petition and upheld the CAT order counting ad hoc nursing service for seniority and promotion, emphasizing discretion under Article 226 amid the pandemic.
Ishwar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an ex-serviceman’s CAPFs recruitment application on medical grounds due to implants in his body, affirming strict adherence to prescribed medical standards.
Machinenfabrik Rieter AG & Anr. v. Tex Tech Industries (India) Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction exists where goods infringing trademark and patent rights are delivered and invoiced within Delhi, dismissing the defendants' plea to return the plaint for lack of jurisdiction despite reliance on a trap transaction.
Mohd. Sameer v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a government job fraud case where investigation was complete and evidence was documentary, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial.
Ankit Tomar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Chander Mohan Chopra v. Nand Kishore
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging dismissal of an application to lead additional evidence in eviction proceedings, holding that delay was not excusable under Section 14 of the Limitation Act as the petitioner did not prosecute prior proceedings with due diligence and that ownership issues settled by the appellate order could not be reopened.
Harpreet Singh & Anr. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed an eviction order against petitioners under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 pending appeal, subject to conditions protecting the senior citizen respondents.
Baby Pratikasha v. Udit Parkash Rai
The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for EWS category students against removal from school rolls and disposed of contempt petitions following the School's undertaking to comply with Court directions.