Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Krishna Caters v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension of a catering license at Prayagraj Railway Station, affirming its jurisdiction and applying prior precedents on dies non periods and license extensions.
Mania Ghai v. Nishant Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a wife's suit for equal ownership of property purchased in the husband's name, holding that mere homemaking contributions do not confer proprietary rights absent financial contribution or joint title.
Waseem Ahmed v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition to the petitioner, directing timely filing of an appeal before the ATMCD despite the absence of a Presiding Officer, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Nitish Dabas & Ors. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Dinesh Kumar Verma v. Ramesh Ghai
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow replication after commencement of evidence, emphasizing that replication is not a statutory right and trial courts must ensure time-bound disposal.
Dr. Arun Narula v. U.S. Bal & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing respondents to lead rebuttal evidence by summoning witnesses, emphasizing the court's discretionary power under CPC to ensure fair trial.
Navin M. Raheja & Anr. v. Dinesh Goyal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Bench of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission comprising only Technical Members is valid under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and its orders are not null and void for lack of a Judicial Member.
Durgesh @ Durga v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accomplice in a murder case due to prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, balancing the gravity of the offence with fundamental liberty rights.
Vishan Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a premeditated murder case, holding that credible evidence and gravity of offence outweigh prolonged pre-trial detention concerns.
Saint Gobain Glass France v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
Delhi High Court upheld refusal of patent application for lack of inventive step, emphasizing the necessity of technical advancement and proper application of the five-step test without impermissible mosaicing of prior art.
Pragati Power Corporation Ltd. v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, the court must appoint an arbitrator upon prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, relegating disputes over liability denial and arbitrability to the arbitral tribunal.
Dwarika Prasad v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF Head Constable for facilitating cattle smuggling, holding that the disciplinary proceedings were lawful and Rule 46 of the BSF Rules was not violated.
Sanjay Pandey v. Lalita
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement and superior documentary title, dismissing unsubstantiated oral ownership claims.
Satish Kumar v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition of a candidate unlawfully excluded from appointment by directing creation of a supernumerary post to accommodate him despite revised cut-off marks, balancing fairness and merit.
Union of India v. N.K. Nagar
The Delhi High Court allowed the Union of India's appeal, holding that the respondent's belated challenge to his accepted resignation was barred by limitation and acquiescence, setting aside the Tribunal's reinstatement order.
SI MIN Mrityunjay Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a BSF personnel for failure to record reasons when dispensing with a mandatory disciplinary inquiry, ordering reinstatement with continuity of service.
Union of India v. IC-25491M LT COL V.G. Kulkarni
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Essential Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities not present at entry are service-related unless proven otherwise.
M/S MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. GRAINTEX EXPORTS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes, validating service by email and WhatsApp.
Simla Holdings v. The Assistant Commissioner Central Tax Division
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a belated appeal against a GST demand order after recalling its earlier judgment, emphasizing proper service under Section 169 CGST Act and the availability of statutory remedies.
Jugesh Kumar v. Omwati through LRs
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord’s bona fide requirement and rejecting tenant’s challenge for leave to defend.