Delhi High Court
48,936 judgments
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Abdul Sattar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to the family of a deceased homemaker in a motor accident claim, recognizing her notional income and rejecting the insurer's challenge.
Sunil Sachdeva v. Owner of Domain Name www.cjr7.com & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that defamatory online statements harming reputation are actionable, balancing freedom of speech with privacy rights, and ordered blocking of the defamatory URL while proceeding ex parte against the anonymous domain owner.
Subhash Vijayran v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking removal of illegal religious structures on public land by directing the specialized Religious Affairs Committee to decide the matter after due process.
M/S LOH VANIZYA UDYOG PVT LTD v. RICHIE KHOSLA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that plaintiffs bearing the onus of proof cannot lead rebuttal evidence on those issues under Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC and set aside the trial court's order permitting such evidence.
Arvinder Singh Kalara & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Bhagat Singh Mahna & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.
Om Prakash v. Sonia Dua & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the builder's appeal against an interim injunction in a family inheritance dispute, directed mediation among heirs, and allowed the builder to pursue other contractual rights separately.
GX Technology Corporation v. Directorate General of Hydrocarbons
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the refusal to modify a consent-based interim order regulating data use and escrow arrangements pending arbitration award challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Union of India v. Satish Kumar Kalothra
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant detained over 48 hours is deemed suspended by operation of law under CCS (CCA) Rules, and absence of a valid formal suspension order does not entitle full salary during suspension.
Subhash Vijayran v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to DDA for providing utilities in guard rooms, holding that maintenance responsibility lies with the Residents Welfare Association, not the DDA.
Amit Yadav @ Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a stepfather for repeated sexual assault of his minor stepdaughter based on credible sole testimony of the victim, emphasizing that corroboration is not mandatory in such cases.
Joginder and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that government employees must comply with Ministry of Finance guidelines on LTC air ticket bookings, allowing recovery of excess payments made through unauthorized travel agents.
Sh Jagjit Singh v. Amrik Singh & Others
The Delhi High Court stayed the suit challenging the validity of Wills over a property pending the outcome of a related second appeal in Punjab, emphasizing the principle of res judicata and judicial restraint in concurrent proceedings.
Commissioner of Police v. Surender Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of inadmissible LTC amounts from an employee requires prior issuance of a show cause notice and opportunity of hearing, setting aside the Tribunal's order and directing fresh proceedings.
Court on its own motion v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court suo motu petition concerning prolonged detention of accused persons was disposed of directing trial courts to expedite proceedings, declining further High Court monitoring.
Vipin Jain v. State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court upheld conviction and five-year sentence for acid attack under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing stringent punishment and directing victim compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme.
Vinod Jain v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to participate in the tender for a shop despite an eviction order, subject to an undertaking to vacate before bid submission and continue paying fees until possession is handed over.
Inder Kumar & Anr v. Braham Prakash
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction on the petitioners' undertaking to vacate the premises by a fixed date, pay use and occupation charges, and stay execution of the eviction order accordingly.
Mithlesh Kumar v. M/S Subhash Chandra Tripathi & Sons & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appeal granting leave to defend in an eviction petition where the tenant raised triable issues supported by evidence of alternative premises and disputed the landlord's bona fide necessity claim.
Gopal Kishan v. Yogesh Chandra
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's revision, granted leave to defend the eviction petition filed on bona fide necessity grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, and directed expeditious disposal of the proceedings.