Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Sevti Devi Memorial Senior Secondary Vidya Mandir v. Sanjay Goel
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition after the petitioner complied with court directions to furnish documentary proof regarding staff salaries, finding no willful disobedience.
Ramesh @ Guddu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on complete circumstantial evidence including tenancy, call records, last seen testimony, and recovery, rejecting the alibi and acquitting arguments.
Sumita Wadhwa v. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging limited maternity leave on the ground that the writ petition was barred by inordinate and unexplained delay invoking the doctrine of laches.
DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. RAMA CONSTRUCTION CO
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except for restricting the escalation claim to the amount supported by prior calculations, affirming principles on contract commencement, escalation, and incentive claims under arbitration.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Dev Raj Singh
The Delhi High Court held that authorized leave without pay cannot be treated as misconduct to justify termination, dismissing the appeal by Delhi Transport Corporation against reinstatement of an employee.
Manjula & Ors. v. Kishore Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the decree for recovery of possession in favor of the purchaser under valid documents, holding that possession claims under prior agreements without valid title are insufficient.
M/S PCI LTD. v. PARAGON CABLE INDIA
The Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award for lack of evidence on certain claims and remanded the matter for a fresh hearing, holding that failure to file a statement of defence does not amount to admission of all claims.
State v. Shamshuddin
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual assault and kidnapping case due to lack of evidence proving essential ingredients of the offences beyond reasonable doubt.
Surender Singh v. Sanjeev Kumar Thakur
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to insufficient evidence and credible defence of coercion and non-receipt of demand notice.
Jubilant Energy Pvt. Ltd v. UOI
The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions filed by Jubilant Energy entities in default due to non-appearance of petitioners or their counsel.
Kawatra Tent and Caterers Pvt Ltd v. The Director (R P Cell) Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions filed by Kawatra Tent and Caterers Pvt Ltd as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.
Sanjana Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a person who resigned as Director prior to issuance and dishonour of cheques and service of demand notices cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, quashing the criminal proceedings against the petitioner.
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX v. SURYA BUILDWELL PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and disposed of income tax appeals without adjudicating substantive issues as the tax effect was below Rs. 50,00,000, leaving the issues open in accordance with Circular No. 3/2018.
Darshan Singh Namdhari & Anr v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in multiple fraudulent property sale agreements and criminal trespass, emphasizing the gravity of offences and their conduct.
Nazruddin v. National Insurance Co Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a party must be allowed to file a formal application to amend pleadings and the tribunal erred in refusing amendment without permitting such an application.
M/S AKASHGANGA INFRADEVELOPERS PVT LTD. v. RAJENDER SINGH DABAS & ANR.
The High Court held that the petitioner must first seek recall of the impugned order before the Financial Commissioner under Section 151 CPC and granted interim status quo on the property pending such application.
Raghubir Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed police to protect the petitioner’s lawful possession and allow construction on disputed land after finding no stay or trespass, despite a civil court judgment in favor of another party.
CMD GLOBAL v. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Delhi High Court directed AICTE to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s application for closure of the PGDM programme and refund the deposited amount, ensuring timely administrative action.
M/S TOMMY HILFIGER LICENCING LLC v. M/S IMPORTEXPORT & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC against defendants selling counterfeit products bearing its registered trademarks, proceeding ex-parte against non-appearing defendants.
Daily Bread Bakers v. Monitoring Committee & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to sealing orders passed by the Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring Committee lie exclusively before the Supreme Court, and dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition for lack of jurisdiction.