Delhi High Court
29,726 judgments
Mohammad Aajad@Aazad v. The State (Govt., N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a narcotics case, holding that seized dried leaves and seeds without flowering tops do not prima facie constitute ganja under the NDPS Act and emphasizing the necessity of field testing before FSL analysis.
Vijay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an abduction and ransom case considering his lighter role and the bail granted to a coaccused.
Swapnil v. The State N.C.T of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious abduction and sexual assault case considering prolonged custody, non-supportive victim testimony, and health grounds despite prosecution’s opposition.
Jitendarjit Singh Ahluwalia v. Surrinderjit Singh Ahluwalia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking to amend pleadings to introduce a Will, holding that the amendment was irrelevant and belated under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
K. Sharma v. Imperial Forestry Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the reappointment of the Official Liquidator as Provisional Liquidator in long-pending winding up proceedings, holding that confirmed outstanding debts must be discharged before recalling the winding up.
Saurabh Katiyar v. State G.N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹35,000 per month to the wife and minor child under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing the husband’s obligation to provide reasonable support despite the wife’s alleged earning capacity and contradictory claims.
Pooja Aggarwal & Anr v. Ved Pal @ Rinku & Ors
The High Court held that in motor accident claims, negligence can be established on preponderance of probabilities through credible eyewitness evidence and related factors, allowing the appellants' claim for compensation despite acquittal in the criminal case.
Pooja Aggarwal & Anr. v. Ved Pal @ Rinku & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals by sisters of deceased accident victims, holding they qualify as legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act and are entitled to claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Neha Jain v. Rachit Jain
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging costs imposed by the Family Court, directing the petitioner to first seek waiver or reduction of costs before the Family Court.
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. v. Dingle Buildcons Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that no infringement action lies against a registered proprietor using their mark in the registered class, and passing off claims require proof of goodwill in India, denying injunction to the appellant for lack of such proof.
M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD. v. MS. AYUSHI MISHRA
The Delhi High Court dismissed a defamation suit against a complainant who raised allegations before government authorities, holding that such complaints are protected unless proven false by a competent court.
Prem Lata Kabra v. Asha Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant to file a delayed rejoinder affidavit in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, subject to costs and conditions.
Fahim @ Chikna v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery and possession of stolen property based on credible identification and recovery evidence despite non-recovery of the weapon.
Dr Shama Mohamed v. Smt Sanju Verma
The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit involving cyber publication is maintainable where the plaintiff resides, rejecting the defendant's plea to dismiss the plaint for lack of cause of action and jurisdiction.
Ms. Shivani Lal, Mr. Hiren Dasan, Mr. Ajay Sharma, Ms. Gulshan Jahan, Ms. Tannu Mittal v. Nishka Sharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that judicial officers who have reserved judgments must pronounce them within 2-3 weeks of transfer, ensuring continuity and preventing delay, but declined to issue a writ of mandamus directing pronouncement.
Vijay Malhotra v. Sunil Malhotra and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the right to seek partition is a recurring right not barred by limitation and passed a preliminary decree defining the shares of parties in the disputed property.
Sanjeev Vij v. Veena Vij
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit seeking declaration of ownership based on a Will whose executant was alive, holding that no cause of action was disclosed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
MD Imran@Saheed v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of the appellant for trafficking in counterfeit currency based on credible decoy operation evidence and scientific identification of fake notes.
M/S Shirdi Industries Ltd & Ors. v. Manoj Vij
The High Court held that termination without notice was valid under the appointment letter for unauthorized absence amounting to misconduct, setting aside the Trial Court's decree for salary and compensation.
MS Phoolchand Harikishan v. The Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order for failure to provide a proper hearing and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, leaving the validity of extension notifications pending before the Supreme Court.