Delhi High Court
65,510 judgments
Suresh Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of a 10-year delay in filing under the Land Acquisition Act due to the appellant's negligence and failure to prosecute the case.
Akhilesh Verma v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the passport authority to reconsider the petitioner’s application for correction of name and date of birth based on genuine documents without insisting on a declaratory order.
Kamla Lohtia S.D. College v. The CPIO Under RTI, University Grant Commission and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned CIC order directing a college to disclose information under the RTI Act without hearing it, remanding the matter for fresh consideration with due notice.
Hizbullah v. Central Information Commission and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking passenger manifests under the RTI Act as withdrawn, allowing the petitioner to reapply and argue public interest before the appropriate authorities, while reserving the question of exemption under Section 8(1)(j).
Jai Kumar Arya & Ors v. Chhaya Devi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed two appeals as withdrawn following an amicable settlement between the parties before the Supreme Court.
Directorate General of Hydrocarbons of India v. Overseas Drilling Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that findings of fact based on contract terms cannot be interfered with under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.
Grasim Industries Limited v. Grasim Electricals and Switch Gear Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining unauthorized use of the well-known trademark 'GRASIM' by the defendant, holding such use amounts to infringement, passing off, and dilution.
Anil Thakur v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's convictions for rape and destruction of evidence due to defective charge framing but upheld his murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence.
Jaspal Singh Gosain v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of seven policemen for conspiring to abduct and murder Ranbir Singh in a fake encounter, affirming the importance of credible evidence and accountability in police encounters.
S K Verma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed refixation of petitioners' pay from January 1, 2006, per a prior decision, and allowed them to seek relief on bunching of pay scales through a representation process.
Ranbir Kaur & Ors. v. Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Managing Committee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations directing the petitioners to file a representation and the authority to decide it by a speaking order within a stipulated time.
Anil Prakash & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 2000 Will executed by the deceased, granting probate and Letters of Administration to the petitioners, rejecting allegations of fraud and undue influence.
Mohd Yameen v. Satender Singh Sirohi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a subsequent suit for recovery of money was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC as the relief could have been claimed in the first suit involving the same cause of action.
Maninder Singh Maker and Ors. v. Ajit Singh Maker and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to modify the order directing deposit of Rs. 19.2 crores, holding that no new evidence or error justified review and reaffirming adherence to the original trust deed's limitations.
Manoj @ Lekhraj v. State
Delhi High Court acquitted appellant for murder due to unreliable eyewitnesses, procedural lapses in legal aid, and unsafe reliance on recovery evidence, emphasizing the right to fair trial.
V M Singh v. Madan Lal Mangotra & Ors.
The High Court set aside the order restoring a suit dismissed in default and directed the trial court to reconsider the restoration application after hearing all parties, including the petitioner who raised fraud allegations.
Jamia Hamdard v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that SDMC cannot adjust tax collected for certain years against interest for others and restrained recovery pending pre-deposit compliance by the petitioner in property tax appeals.
Vimlesh Verma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions challenging anticipatory bail as infructuous after the underlying FIR was quashed on the basis of a settlement between the parties.
Dara Singh v. Pramod Nigam
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of eviction petitions with liberty to file additional documents and pleadings, directing expeditious trial and disposal by the Additional Rent Controller under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Harish Kumar Bhola v. Chander Bhan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of leave to defend a suit on a loan agreement, holding the defense to be a sham and upholding the Trial Court's order.