Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Ajay Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Satyam Bhati and Ors v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.
Pramod Bhushan v. Chaman Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant by an NRI landlord on bona fide commercial requirement grounds, affirming the presumption of genuine need and limiting revisional interference.
Hari Singh Yadav and Anr v. Ram Kumar Gupta LR
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendants a final opportunity to examine a witness previously disallowed by the Trial Court, emphasizing fair trial rights and expeditious disposal.
Neeraj Bhatia v. Ravindra Kumar Bhatia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusive ownership rights of legal heirs under a registered Will, rejected the appellant's claim of joint family property based on oral blending, and allowed the respondents' application for reconstruction of the property.
Adidas AG v. Keshav H Tulsiani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Defendants’ use of the identical “ADIDAS” mark on textiles infringed the Plaintiff’s prior registered trademark rights, granting permanent injunction and nominal damages.
Shyam Lal Bansal v. Nirmal Bansal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary decree of partition based on a duly proved Will, rejecting the appellant's claims of non-joinder and prior oral partition, and dismissed the appeal.
Gaurav Dhawan v. TransAsia Private Capital Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a UK Court summary judgment based on valid service under Section 1140 of the English Companies Act and asymmetrical jurisdiction clauses, holding it conclusive and executable in India.
Satish Babu Sana v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 50(2) PMLA, ruling that a person initially summoned as a witness can be subsequently made an accused based on emerging evidence, and dismissed petitions challenging summons, arrest, and proceedings against petitioners in a money laundering and corruption investigation.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that delayed payment beyond the stipulated period leads to automatic cancellation of DDA flat allotment and dismissed the writ petition on grounds of res judicata and non-maintainability.
Ramin Kumar Mittal v. Brij Dwivedi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretionary order condoning a 19-day delay in filing leave to defend in a summary suit, emphasizing liberal exercise of discretion and limited scope of supervisory interference under Article 227.
Sanjeev Gupta v. The Secretary General
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available when alternative remedies under Supreme Court Rules exist and procedural compliance is mandatory.
Lokesh Rani v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that compassionate appointment claims must be cadre-specific and timely, and that the petitioner was rightly denied appointment due to lower points and lack of urgency after delay.
Priya Darshan Gupta v. Anoop Gupta
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a mutually agreed settlement that dissolved the partnership firm, transferred ownership of assets and property to the appellant, and settled all outstanding claims between the parties.
Delhi Prosecutors Welfare Association v. State
The Delhi High Court directed procedural reforms and enhanced service benefits for Public Prosecutors, including digitization, dress allowance, and camp office allowance, while addressing delays in filing Criminal Leave Petitions by the State.
Azad Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a second FIR involving distinct forged property transactions, dismissing the petitioners’ challenge based on the principle against multiple FIRs under Section 154 CrPC.
Sh. Chander Prakash v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354(A), and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Sonu v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 354D, 509 IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Uma Singhania and Anr v. Manoj Chhibber and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that noncompliance of a consent decree is to be remedied by execution proceedings under CPC, not contempt, and dismissed the petition for contempt.
Mr. Shashank Khurana v. Land & Development Office
The Delhi High Court dismissed PILs filed by property owners challenging L&DO's NOC requirement, holding that locus standi in PIL is not relaxed for such petitioners and leaving substantive issues open.