Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Roopshree Creations v. Niranjankumar Nafela
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the presumption of liability was successfully rebutted by the accused on the preponderance of probabilities.
Union of India v. Ramanand Tiwari
The Delhi High Court held that legal opinions of the Attorney General to the Government are protected under the fiduciary exemption of the RTI Act and cannot be disclosed without overriding public interest.
Shribanshbahadur Singh v. M/s Kartar Singh Sira & Sons
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the petitioner failed to prove employment with the respondent, dismissing the claim of illegal termination and emphasizing the limits of writ jurisdiction in reappreciating factual evidence in labor disputes.
Anil Verma v. R.K. Jewellers SK Group & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of applications for condonation of delay as infructuous since replies were considered and allowed correction of judgment to reflect appearances, listing the matter for further hearing.
Nasir Khan v. Sarphina George
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting maintenance to a woman presumed to be the wife based on long cohabitation, emphasizing a broad interpretation of 'wife' under Section 125 Cr.P.C. without strict proof of marriage.
Sh. Udit Aggarwal and Anr. v. The Authorised Officer, State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court held that a guarantor whose liability is limited to the value of mortgaged property has the right to redeem the mortgage through quasi-judicial valuation rather than public auction, and granted interim relief against dispossession upon deposit of security.
Virender Sharma v. Rajiv Gandhi Campus & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging termination from a Ph.D. course for pursuing another regular course without permission, holding the admission undertaking binding.
Gillette India Limited v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that changes in shareholding of a company do not amount to transfer of its immovable property for levy of unearned increase under the lease deed, setting aside DDA's demand based on share transfers.
Frank Ezenwa v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the NDPS Act based on police testimony corroborated by evidence, rejecting challenges regarding sample discrepancies and procedural objections.
University of Delhi v. Amar Nath Jah & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a Vice-Principal can be appointed during a Principal vacancy subject to prior University approval, which cannot be arbitrarily withheld, and dismissed the University’s appeal against the appointment of Amar Nath Jha.
Afsar v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving alleged trespass and misbehavior, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and absence of prejudice to trial.
Benzi Takhellambam v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed interim bail under strict police custody conditions for a petitioner charged with murder to appear in a competitive examination, balancing his right to education with the State’s interest.
Rachana Madan & Anr. v. Sunil Madan
The Delhi High Court remitted the claim for additional educational expenses beyond a settlement amount under the DV Act to the Metropolitan Magistrate for adjudication based on evidence of delay and escalation.
Bansi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, applying Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC for a sudden fight without premeditation and undue advantage.
Zulfiqar Ahman Khan v. M/S Quintillion Business Media Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an injunction restraining republication of defamatory #MeToo articles on any platform, recognizing the Plaintiff's right to privacy and preventing irreparable harm to his reputation.
Ram Kumar Gupta v. Dy Labour Commissioner & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that prior unrelated observations cannot bar a gratuity claim and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits under the Payment of Gratuity Act.
M/S Associated Service Station v. Jai Kishen Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a petrol pump attendant with full back wages after finding his dismissal unjustified and the inquiry flawed.
Ritu Vashisth v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to a habitual offender after finding that his extensive criminal antecedents were improperly ignored, allowing withdrawal of bail application and liberty to file afresh with full disclosure.
Parveen Kathuria v. Reliance General Finance Co Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is not liable to compensate for an accident caused by a driver with a fake licence unless the vehicle owner proves ignorance and due diligence in verifying the licence.
Nalin Khanna & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application seeking modification of an earlier order directing the DDA to widen a road, holding that partial widening is not feasible due to lapsing land acquisitions and practical difficulties, and that the DDA is acting diligently within its administrative discretion.