Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Pooja Rasne v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against the husband's sister for lack of specific allegations, emphasizing the need to prevent misuse of Section 498A IPC through omnibus accusations in matrimonial disputes.
Kapoor Sons and Co v. M/S Sycorian Matrimonial Services Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that disputed factual questions regarding the plaintiff's legal status and limitation require trial.
Usha Sharma and Another v. Swati Sharma
The High Court quashed a belated revisional order reinstating aged parents as parties in domestic violence proceedings, holding that revision was barred due to an available statutory appeal and that principles of natural justice were violated.
Sudesh Kumar Deceased Through His Legal Representative Sh Parth v. Sarabjit Singh Anand & Ors.
The High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal directing the trial court to permit further pre-charge evidence despite previous adjournments, emphasizing the right to a fair trial and balancing it against delay concerns.
Bhupender Kumar Arora (HUF) v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Central Government's appointment of the Special Secretary as Arbitrator under the National Highways Act, 1956, and held that challenges to the Arbitrator's impartiality must be raised before the Arbitrator initially, dismissing the petition for substitute appointment.
Sapna Giya v. Deepak Giya
The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's appeal and granted maintenance pendente lite, holding that denial of maintenance solely on the ground of her capability to work without evidence of refusal to work was unjustified.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. NARESH CHAND JATAV
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's remand directing the Lieutenant Governor to decide on the respondent's appointment considering concealment and probation benefits, refusing to interfere under Article 226.
GNCT OF DELHI AND ANR v. RUPESH KUMAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's cryptic order directing expert examination of answer key discrepancies and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.
M/S AHLCONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER, CGST, DELHI SOUTH COMMISSIONERATE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned service tax order confirming previously dropped demands and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, emphasizing the taxability of mobilization advances and the need for expeditious disposal.
Delhi Transport Corporation and Ors v. Amar Jeet Singh
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the termination of a contractual conductor for lack of departmental inquiry, directing reinstatement with back wages.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Roshan Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing retrospective pay re-fixation and recovery from an employee's retirement benefits, emphasizing procedural fairness and legitimate expectation.
M/S SHIV SHAKTI INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD v. PURSIYA JITENDER KUMAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, affirming that a clear jurisdiction clause confers exclusive jurisdiction without explicit wording and that a typographical error does not affect the judgment's correctness.
Tushar Gupta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the University's cancellation of a recruitment process tainted by irregularities, holding that applicants without selection have no right to enforce completion of recruitment.
Jatin Grover v. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that employment through manpower outsourcing agencies does not satisfy eligibility criteria requiring experience in Government or PSUs for recruitment to the post of Protocol Officer at IREDA.
M/S RCC INFRAVENTURES LTD & ORS. v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court quashed the classification of petitioners' bank accounts as 'Fraud' for non-compliance with natural justice principles, mandating show cause notice, personal hearing, and full disclosure before such adverse action.
Rahul @ Shiv v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery but granted probation under the Probation of Offenders Act despite the mandatory minimum sentence under Section 397 IPC, emphasizing reformation and social reintegration.
Frimline Private Limited & Anr. v. K-SMATCO Lifesciences Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from infringing Indian Patent No. 382949 and copying plaintiffs' website content, holding that the defendants' product falls within the patent claims under a broad 'comprising' construction.
Ajay Taneja v. Rajan Wahi
The Delhi High Court allowed re-examination of a handwriting expert to present a fresh opinion based on the original invoice in a Section 138 NI Act case, imposing costs on the defendant for delay.
Union of India v. Nilender Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petitions challenging an order granting time for payment in execution proceedings, holding that such extensions granted on the debtor's request do not warrant supervisory interference under Article 227.
Leelawati v. Rajiv Kumar
The High Court held that an objection petition under Order XXI Rule 99 CPC is maintainable only by third parties dispossessed by a decree-holder or purchaser and dismissed the petition filed by the judgment-debtor's wife as premature and not maintainable.