Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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K. Sharma v. Imperial Forestry Corporation Limited

06 Aug 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:7574-DB

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.

corporate appeal_dismissed winding up Official Liquidator Provisional Liquidator company appeal

Saurabh Katiyar v. State G.N.C.T. of Delhi

06 Aug 2025 · Arun Monga · AIR 1997 SC 339

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.

family petition_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 CrPC earning capacity contradictory affidavits

Pooja Aggarwal & Anr v. Ved Pal @ Rinku & Ors

06 Aug 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:7482

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicle Act negligence standard of proof preponderance of probabilities

Pooja Aggarwal & Anr. v. Ved Pal @ Rinku & Ors.

06 Aug 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:7481

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.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Hindu Succession Act, 1956 legal heirs legal representatives

Neha Jain v. Rachit Jain

06 Aug 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:7463

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.

family petition_dismissed Family Court costs waiver of costs maintenance order

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. v. Dingle Buildcons Private Limited & Ors.

06 Aug 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:7395-DB

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.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Trade Marks Act 1999 Registered proprietor

M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD. v. MS. AYUSHI MISHRA

06 Aug 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:7253
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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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant defamation complaint to authorities cause of action Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation

Prem Lata Kabra v. Asha Gupta & Anr.

06 Aug 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:6586

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.

civil petition_allowed eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) leave to defend

Fahim @ Chikna v. State

06 Aug 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:7090

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery identification parade judicial TIP recovery of stolen property

Dr Shama Mohamed v. Smt Sanju Verma

06 Aug 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 6103

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant defamation cyber defamation jurisdiction Section 19 CPC

Ms. Shivani Lal, Mr. Hiren Dasan, Mr. Ajay Sharma, Ms. Gulshan Jahan, Ms. Tannu Mittal v. Nishka Sharma & Anr

06 Aug 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:6945

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant judicial transfer reserved judgment pronouncement of judgment writ of mandamus

Vijay Malhotra v. Sunil Malhotra and Ors.

06 Aug 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:6939

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit limitation recurring right co-ownership

Sanjeev Vij v. Veena Vij

06 Aug 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:6926

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action Will inheritance

MD Imran@Saheed v. State NCT of Delhi

06 Aug 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:6910

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed counterfeit currency Section 489B IPC Section 489C IPC mens rea

M/S Shirdi Industries Ltd & Ors. v. Manoj Vij

06 Aug 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:6594-DB

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.

labor appeal_allowed Significant termination without notice unauthorized absence misconduct appointment letter

MS Phoolchand Harikishan v. The Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax

06 Aug 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:6620-DB

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.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Section 168A GST Act Extension of limitation Natural justice

Union of India & Ors. v. Vijay Kumar Gupta

06 Aug 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:6532-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of leave encashment dues with interest to a retired employee, holding such dues as a vested property right not to be withheld without lawful authority despite pending criminal proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant leave encashment interest on delayed payment Article 300A withholding gratuity

Railway Board v. Vempati Venkata Sai Seshagiri Rao

06 Aug 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:6598-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of candidates with disabilities beyond prescribed functional classification under the ESE Rules, affirming strict adherence to statutory disability criteria.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Engineering Service Examination Rules, 2016 physically handicapped category functional classification medical standards

Union of India v. Dr Vijai S Karwarsar

06 Aug 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:6525-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of Drugs Inspectors to Non-Functional Upgradation from Grade Pay Rs. 4,800/- to Rs. 5,400/- after four years of service, rejecting executive clarifications limiting this benefit.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Non-Functional Upgradation Grade Pay 4800 Grade Pay 5400 ACP Scheme

Manisha Sejwal v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Anr.

06 Aug 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:6580-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the final selection result after the respondents duly considered and revised the answer key, holding that no further interference was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Answer Key Selection Process Revised Answer Key Judicial Review