Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
Pooja Pahwa v. Mahinder Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's imposition of a security deposit condition while granting leave to defend in a summary suit, finding the defence not bona fide.
Abhishek Verma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a flawed recruitment process for the post of Public Relation Officer, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge and directing a fresh selection.
Rishi Pal Singh Verma v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court and physical possession is not validly taken.
Preeti v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the non-invocation of Section 304 Part-II IPC in a rash and negligent driving death case, holding that the Investigating Officer's opinion was reasonable and the trial Court can decide on charges.
Satya Narain Gupta v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court and possession is not taken.
Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
Vipul Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed repeated petitions seeking quashing of FIRs alleging fraud and forgery, holding that the disputes disclose cognizable offences and the petitions constitute abuse of process.
Santosh Devi and Ors. v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed compensation to the legal representatives of a deceased driver who died due to an accident during employment, holding the insurer liable despite absence of post-mortem report.
Padma Landol v. University of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that mere enrollment as an advocate without regular practice does not disqualify a candidate from admission to the two-year LL.M course at the University of Delhi.
Zenner International GmbH & Co KG and Anr v. Anand Zenner Company Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a foreign trademark proprietor can sue in India where its licensee carries on business, but dismissed the suit due to plaintiffs' failure to lead evidence despite multiple opportunities.
Amina Bharatram v. Sumant Bharatram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suits for maintenance and residence fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Court under the Family Courts Act, 1984, and ordered transfer of the suit despite the presence of other family members as defendants.
VERSUS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal revision petitions for non-prosecution as the petitioner failed to appear and had already undergone the sentence.
Vipul Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed successive petitions seeking quashing of FIRs alleging fraud and forgery, holding that the disputes disclose cognizable offences and the petitions constitute abuse of process.
Sudhir Gupta v. South MCD
The Delhi High Court reduced the costs imposed by the Tribunal on the petitioner considering his financial incapacity and held that a writ petition is the appropriate remedy in absence of a final order.
K.D. Campus Pvt. Ltd. v. Metis Eduventures Private Limited India
The Delhi High Court held that negative covenants restraining employees from competing during employment are enforceable, but cannot be enforced after wrongful termination absent proprietary interest, and accordingly dismissed the petitioner's interim injunction application.
Ravneet Kaur v. Prithpal Singh Dhingra
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow amendment of pleadings that would introduce a new case and negate admissions, dismissing the petition with costs.
Anita Chopra Hasanwalia v. Sunita Chopra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the trial court's partition decree, holding that the Will was not proved as per law and the property devolved intestate to the legal heirs.
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SAMSUNG C & T PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree allowing an insurance claim for stolen cable drums, ruling that a sub-contractor's employee is not a responsible representative of the insured under the policy's exclusion clause.
Ram Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court as mandated under the 1894 Act.
Dimple Gaur & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, declaring the petitioners' acquisition proceedings lapsed accordingly.