Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Shekhar Anand & Ors. v. Suman Khurana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of leave to defend a summary suit based on dishonoured cheques, holding that mere allegations of coercion without credible evidence do not constitute a valid defence.
Poonam Verma & Anr. v. Shanta Satija
The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging a registered sale deed on grounds of fraud and duress cannot be dismissed under Order XII Rule 6 CPC merely on admissions in the deed, allowing the plaintiff to prove her case at trial.
Sh. Jagmohan Bahl v. Col. (Retd) K S Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the executing court’s order issuing a warrant of arrest against a judgment debtor for evasive conduct and failure to disclose assets under Order XXI Rule 41 CPC, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge and vacating interim stay.
M/S GARWARE WALL ROPES LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF SALES TAX & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to record mandatory reasons to believe in writing before issuing a reassessment notice under Section 24 of the Delhi Sales Tax Act renders the notice and proceedings void.
The Coca-Cola Company & Anr v. Mr. Dwarkanath
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction to The Coca-Cola Company restraining the defendant from using a deceptively similar trademark and bottle shape, passing an ex parte decree due to the defendant's non-appearance.
HSIL Limited v. Imperial Ceramic and Anr
Delhi High Court lacks territorial jurisdiction to entertain trademark infringement suits filed by HSIL Limited against defendants in Gujarat, and plaints are returned for want of jurisdiction.
Aisha Begum v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Aisha Begum but denied anticipatory bail to Nafees Ahmad and Anees @ Jacky due to their significant role in a cheating case involving sale of plots and necessity of custodial interrogation.
Rahul Bhalla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the husband and father-in-law accused of dowry harassment and related offences, considering the totality of facts and their cooperation in investigation.
Pradeep Chander v. Indraprastha Power Gen. Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation against his transfer by passing a speaking order within a stipulated time, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness and precedent.
Ashwani Kumar Sharma v. The Chief Information Commissioner and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a cryptically rejected representation against Internal Complaints Committee recommendations affecting the petitioner's reputation, mandating a reasoned speaking order.
Ravindra Memorial Public School v. Director of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court restored the dismissal of a teacher by holding that departmental inquiries require proof on preponderance of probabilities and that the Tribunal erred in setting aside the dismissal for lack of strict evidence or procedural lapses.
Sanjeev Kumar v. Mansha Education Society
The court held that a suspension order requires approval from the competent authority to be valid and directed the authorities to decide the petitioner's representation within a week, declining interim relief.
Surinder Kumar Gupta v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court directed Bank of Baroda to reconsider the petitioner’s pension claim after obtaining the Indian Bank’s Association’s decision on extending pension benefits to compulsorily retired employees.
Shri Rohit Solanki v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical disqualification from military recruitment due to evidence of old Pulmonary Tuberculosis, emphasizing stringent fitness standards and unexplained delay.
Pramod Singh Parihar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of candidature for the post of Sailor in the Indian Navy on medical grounds, upholding the medical board’s decision of unfitness due to recurring ear conditions.
Mahender Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not tendered and possession not taken within the stipulated time, declaring the petitioner’s land acquisition lapsed accordingly.
Sattar Ahmed & Anr. v. Saroj
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for possession in favor of the plaintiff after dismissal of the defendants' suit for specific performance, holding that the defendants had no right to continue possession.
Akhilesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile offence cannot disqualify a candidate from appointment in RPF/RPSF for non-disclosure in attestation forms, quashing the cancellation of candidature and directing reinstatement.
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd & Ors. v. B V Srihari Rao
The Delhi High Court's order reinstating an employee removed for participating in an illegal strike was upheld, holding that delegated disciplinary authority was valid, res judicata did not apply, and the employee was not entitled to back wages.
M/S. PANKHURI INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES LIMITED v. M/S. S. E. INVESTMENTS
The Delhi High Court upheld a court-recorded compromise under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC as valid and binding despite absence of a separate signed agreement, dismissing the appellants' attempt to resile from the settlement.