Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Purnangini Trehan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act where cheques were issued in favour of another entity and the complainant failed to establish authority to claim the debt, holding such proceedings an abuse of process.
D.V. Verma & Ors. v. Pawan Kumar Kohli
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against municipal employees under Section 211 IPC, holding they are protected under Section 477 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act when acting in good faith, and continuation of the complaint was an abuse of process.
Indian Railway Welfare Organisation v. Creative Consortium
The Delhi High Court held that the Haryana Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council validly appointed the arbitrator under the MSMED Act, overriding the parties' arbitration agreement.
Vijay Kushwaha v. Chanchal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against maintenance awarded to the wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that concealment of income disentitles reduction and the Court's discretion is paramount over minimum wages applicability.
Suresh Garodia v. Om Parkash
The Delhi High Court held that under Order XXI Rule 1 CPC, the judgment debtor must pay interest from the date of decree despite execution delays, and part payments must be appropriated first towards interest and costs before principal.
Gaurav Dalmia v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.
The court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their writ petitions with liberty to challenge the Reserve Bank of India's Committee order declaring them wilful defaulters and directed the respondents to provide a copy of the order.
M.V. Enterprises v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award, granting liberty to recover money if CBI investigations lead to conviction or adverse findings, and ordered release of deposited funds to the awardee.
Mumtaz & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute following an amicable and voluntary settlement between the parties.
Kulachi Hansraj Model School v. Yashu Sayal
The Delhi High Court upheld that only the recognized school employing a teacher can initiate disciplinary action and remove the teacher, setting aside removal orders by an unrecognized school and directing reinstatement with benefits.
Kiran Gajanan Padiyar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple petitions concerning delayed FIR registration and investigation into large-scale share fraud, directing petitioners to seek monitoring from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate while accepting police assurances of ongoing investigation.
Neelu Sanjay Gupta v. M/S S E Investments Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous the criminal petitions filed by the petitioner after the trial court had discharged him from the criminal case.
Dr. Meenu v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer between postgraduate medical courses, holding that the Medical Council of India Regulations prohibit such transfers after the cut-off date for admissions.
Guru Narayan Mishra v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that exoneration in departmental proceedings does not bar criminal prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of such prosecution.
CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE LLC v. KANKGANA DAS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Century 21 Real Estate LLC against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off involving the mark "CENTURY 21".
Vishal v. Joint Seat Allocation Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking admission after the petitioner failed to comply with mandatory seat acceptance procedures, holding that merit-based admission is subject to strict adherence to prescribed rules.
Capt S K Kapur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DGCA’s three-year suspension of a pilot’s license for repeat alcohol violation, ruling that prior violations under earlier regulations can be considered under the current regulatory framework without retrospective application.
Tayyab Hussain v. Steel Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld SAIL's cancellation of the LOI and forfeiture of EMD for failure to furnish additional performance security demanded under tender conditions for unworkable rates.
Sushovanpal v. Sharmistha Pal @ Sharmistha Mazumdar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the mother's 50% ownership in a jointly leased property, holding that inheritance after 1956 is self-acquired property and that the lease deed's joint ownership cannot be disputed after delay.
Golden Chariot Recreations Pvt. Ltd. v. Mukesh Panika & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as barred by limitation, holding that the limitation period runs from expiry of 30 days after the arbitration notice and no fresh notice was required after denial of arbitration agreement.
RAMA KRISHNA ELECTRO COMPONENTS PVT LTD v. M/S HIGH GROUND ENTERPRISES LTD
The Delhi High Court held that admitted part payments reduce the claimable amount in an Order XXXVII suit and granted summary judgment for the outstanding balance without interest due to plaintiff's suppression of facts.