Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Sameer Bhutani v. Kewal Krishan Kumar; Rajeev Kumar Batra v. Kewal Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend applications in summary suits under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of loan amounts on dishonoured cheques, holding that vague oral defences without particulars or documents do not warrant leave to defend.
Sameer Bhutani v. Kewal Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend applications in summary suits filed under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of loan amounts evidenced by dishonoured cheques, granting summary judgment to the plaintiffs with interest and costs.
State v. Sanjay Kumar Tiwari
The High Court set aside the discharge of the accused at the charge framing stage, holding that a prima facie case of robbery under Section 392 IPC was made out and directing trial to proceed.
Shri Khub Singh v. Land and Building Department
The Delhi High Court directed the Land and Building Department to decide the petitioner’s pending application for alternative land allotment in accordance with the seniority list and applicable policy.
P J v. R J
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance order for a special needs child, dismissing the husband's appeal due to lack of evidence of his inability to pay.
C & C Maritime Pte Ltd v. Advance Surfactants India Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld enforcement of arbitral awards, holding the arbitration agreement valid, the tribunal properly constituted, and no violation of natural justice or public policy occurred.
M/S CROCS INC USA v. M/S BATA INDIA LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed Crocs Inc’s appeal, holding prima facie that its registered footwear designs lacked novelty due to prior publication and were not entitled to protection under the Designs Act, thereby negating claims of piracy.
R v. M V
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court decree granting divorce on the ground of desertion where the wife voluntarily left the matrimonial home and refused to return despite efforts by the husband and his family.
Rajender Pal Sharma v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions concerning unauthorized construction, directing parties to pursue pending statutory appeals before the Appellate Tribunal MCD to avoid duplication of proceedings.
MANAGING COMMITTEE ST. SOPHIA SR. SECONDARY SCHOOL v. ANITA THUKRAL & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an illegal termination order due to improper constitution of disciplinary authority and allowed the petitioner liberty to conduct a fresh inquiry.
K K K v. B
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a divorce petition, holding that the appellant failed to prove cruelty or desertion by the respondent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Advocate v. State Govt of NCT
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their petitions and dismissed them without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Manish Kumar Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry harassment and death case, considering the prolonged custody and nascent stage of trial with no strong evidence to deny bail.
Sunil Grover v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of a Special Public Prosecutor under the SC/ST Act must comply with statutory criteria and cannot be made solely on the victim's choice without the Magistrate's due application of mind.
Rajesh Chugh & Anr. v. Chhavi Poplai & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining defendants from using a deceptively similar trademark 'New Nizam's', affirming that even historical marks are protectable and delay does not bar relief if a prima facie case exists.
Yashvir Singh Tyagi v. State; Rajeev Choudhary v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the Trial Court's order summoning the Investigating Officer for alleged fabrication of evidence, holding that procedural safeguards under Sections 195 and 340 CrPC were not followed and the ingredients of Section 201 IPC were not made out.
Yashvir Singh Tyagi v. State; Rajeev Choudhary v. State
The High Court quashed the Trial Court's order summoning the Investigating Officer for alleged fabrication of evidence, holding that procedural safeguards under Sections 195 and 340 CrPC were not followed and the ingredients of Section 201 IPC were not made out.
The Government of NCT of Delhi v. Mukesh Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing payment of pay and allowances to respondents performing duties of Electrical Inspectors despite appointments without extra remuneration, affirming the constitutional principle of equal pay for equal work.
Gayatri Gupta v. Ruby Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a buyer who pays only a nominal advance and delays performance is not entitled to specific performance of an agreement to sell, especially when property prices have substantially increased.
Brij Mohan Gupta v. Sona Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a partition suit, holding that no HUF existed, the suit property was self-acquired by the father who validly executed a Will, and the appellant's challenge was rejected.