Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
J.H.Jewelers v. Umed Chindaliya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the attachment before judgment of properties alleged to be purchased with misappropriated funds, dismissing the defendant's application to reside in the attached property pending disposal of the suit.
Aslam v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Aslam (A-1) under Section 302 IPC for inflicting fatal injuries with intent, while acquitting his co-accused for lack of common intention to cause death.
Vir Vijay Singh & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under various IPC sections based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Millennium & Copthorne International Limited v. Aryans Plaza Services Private Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over a trademark infringement suit involving defendants operating hotels outside Delhi but targeting Delhi customers via third-party websites, and declined to order security for costs from the foreign plaintiff.
B S v. A
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decree granting divorce on the ground of desertion, holding that the wife deserted the husband without reasonable cause or consent for over two years.
Jai Kishan Goel v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation is not paid, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.
Bhawani Singh Rathore v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner's challenge to WADA and CAS jurisdiction over Indian athletes before judicial determination, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies.
Sayada Begum v. Qaisar Dad Khan
The High Court held that in absence of a valid notification under section 507 of the DMC Act declaring urbanisation, the Delhi Rent Control Act does not apply, and restored the eviction decree in favor of the appellant.
Neeta Datta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of service, directing the petitioner to seek remedy under the Industrial Disputes Act as the appropriate forum.
Rajesh Wadhwa v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition holding that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act do not lapse where compensation was paid and possession taken decades earlier, and a subsequent purchaser cannot claim benefit under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Ashu Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement of fire safety norms and statutory compliance by ARSS Mall and relevant authorities following a declaration of the building's unsafe status.
Farah v. Shahnaz Begum
The Delhi High Court held that a caretaker allowed to reside gratuitously does not acquire tenancy rights, and a sham rent agreement can be disproved by oral evidence, allowing the owner to recover possession without mesne profits.
Goa Optolab P.Ltd. v. Naresh Gupta
Delhi High Court held that partial cause of action arising in Delhi confers jurisdiction and decreed suit for recovery of Rs.16,48,982/- with interest, adjusting for un-ordered goods and admitted settlement offer.
Raj Kumar Garg v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a CRPF Sub-Inspector appointment due to the candidate's failure to join within the stipulated six-month period counted from the offer letter date, dismissing the petition for extension as meritless.
Abhishek Gupta v. Shree Salasar Polyflex Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected a suit for declaration of joint ownership of shares for failure to seek mandatory further relief of rectification of the company's register of members, as required under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act.
Mobile Telesystems OJSC and Anr. v. Mr. Bhagat Singh and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions to plaintiffs against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off of 'MTS' branded mobile phones, affirming protection of prior registered trademarks and goodwill.
The Management of Rukamani Devi Jaipuria Public School v. The Directorate of Education & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of removal penalties imposed on school employees due to procedural irregularities in inquiry and directed a fresh inquiry in compliance with statutory requirements.
Rohit Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation for evaluation of his answer sheet despite omission of the Question Paper Series, following precedent protecting candidates from disqualification due to inadvertent errors.
Ashok Kumar v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court directed the university to consider the petitioner’s representation for retrospective promotion and pass a reasoned order, leaving the question of delay and laches open.
Mahendra Gupta and Anr v. Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the first respondent to grant upgraded grade pay and non-functional selection grade as per departmental communications or provide reasons for non-compliance within a stipulated timeframe.