Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Anjali Gupta v. National Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of an employee for fraudulent misuse of leased accommodation and channeling company funds, emphasizing limited judicial interference in disciplinary findings.
Shakuntla & Anr v. Rajinder Singh Deswal
The Delhi High Court held that the testator intended to grant only a life interest to his wife in the suit property, dismissing the daughters' appeal for absolute ownership under the Will.
Geeta Sharma v. Kanchana Rai & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a widowed daughter-in-law is entitled to claim maintenance from the estate of her deceased father-in-law under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and set aside the Family Court's dismissal of her petition.
Sangeeta Rai Sandhu & Ors. v. Charanjit Sandhu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that time spent in mediation is excluded from the 120-day limitation period for filing written statements, allowing the delayed filing in a partition suit.
Praveen @ Lallu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, holding that the victim's consistent testimony and medical evidence suffice for conviction even without scientific corroboration.
Sameer Pareek v. Shweta Pareek
The Delhi High Court upheld annulment of marriage under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act for concealment of prior marriage and misrepresentation of income in matrimonial profile, emphasizing that such fraud vitiates consent.
Vikrant Chemico Industries Pvt Ltd v. Shri Gopal Engineering and Chemical Works Pvt Ltd & Ors
Delhi High Court dismissed plaintiff's suit for trademark and copyright infringement due to lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that defendants' marks are distinguishable and 'DOCTOR' is generic, denying relief.
Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited v. Malvinder Mohan Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an earlier Warrant of Sale and directed issuance of a fresh precept to ensure proper execution of a decree, clarifying procedural compliance.
Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited v. Malvinder Mohan Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to execute a decree against immovable property outside its territorial limits, mandating transfer of decree for execution and invalidating attachment and sale orders without such transfer.
Sgt Ankit Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging transfer and movement orders by directing respondents to reconsider the transfer after obtaining a medical opinion, with the movement order withdrawn.
SH VIJAY SINGH RAO v. STATE NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of a company director under Section 138 NI Act, holding that specific averments of his responsibility for the company’s affairs suffice to establish prima facie vicarious liability.
Vikas Kumar Sikaria v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking directions for CBI, ED, and SFIO investigations into a multi-state franchise scam, holding ongoing state investigations adequate and no exceptional circumstances warranting central agency intervention.
Raju Verma v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a director implicated in large-scale embezzlement of public funds, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and non-cooperation with investigation.
Sh. Kailash Jain v. Sh. Somveer Nayak
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order condoning a three-day delay in the defendant's appearance in a summary suit, holding that such discretion will not be interfered with absent arbitrariness.
HLK Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Ajay Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the plaintiff was entitled to recover the balance contract amount including taxes and extra work done with consent, awarding interest at a reasonable rate despite the contract stipulating a higher rate.
Didar Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied in a cheating case involving sale of disputed property, affirming that repayment of money does not absolve criminal liability and bail courts are not forums for money recovery.
Sonu Khatri v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC on settlement between parties, imposing a cost as deterrence.
P-1, 3, 5 v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikas Bali and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Satish Jearth and Anr v. Ashok Kumar Jerath LRs
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging interlocutory orders as infructuous after the suit was disposed of, directing petitioners to seek remedy under Section 105 CPC.