Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
K.R. Chitra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court restored and disposed of a public interest writ petition directing the Union of India and Delhi authorities to enforce laws preventing unauthorized use of Indian Armed Forces uniforms to safeguard national security.
Capt Vikrant v. Rosetta Williams
The Delhi High Court dismissed the landlord's appeal challenging rejection of an application to dismiss the tenant's suit for recovery of money spent on fittings, holding that limitation and res judicata objections require trial on evidence.
Inderjeet Kaur & Ors. v. Ekta Gulati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging execution of a Supreme Court order directing co-owners to hand over possession of a disputed property, affirming that partition by sale is appropriate when physical division is not feasible.
Anita Jain v. Ashok Kumar Arora & Ors.
The court upheld impleadment of additional parties claiming ownership in a property dispute, clarifying that tentative observations on the Will's genuineness are not final.
Meena S. Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if neither possession is taken nor compensation paid or deposited in court, declaring the petitioners' acquisition proceedings lapsed accordingly.
Raghunath v. State & Ors.
The High Court remanded the probate matter for fresh evidence to determine whether the scribe of the Will was a valid attesting witness, holding that proper attestation under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act is mandatory for Will validity.
Chandra Sengar and Another v. Union Bank of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRAT's dismissal of the petitioners' appeal for non-payment of the mandatory pre-deposit under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993.
Madhu & Anr. v. Northern Railway & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that railway employees' family members cannot be denied medical benefits based on the employee's unilateral declaration, as such denial constitutes unconstitutional indirect discrimination violating Articles 15, 16, and 21.
HPS Ahluwalia v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator in multiple VAT-related disputes, holding that challenges under the Fifth Schedule must await the arbitral award and that simultaneous appointments do not constitute disqualification.
Aneesh Sharma v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to an arbitrator's appointment under the Fifth Schedule must be decided by the arbitral tribunal and can only be challenged post-award, dismissing petitions seeking substitution of a common arbitrator appointed in multiple related VAT disputes.
Sarabjeet Singh Sawhney v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator on grounds of alleged non-disclosure and ineligibility under the Fifth Schedule, holding such challenges are premature before the arbitral award is rendered.
Geeta Sharma and Anr. v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator in multiple related VAT disputes, holding that challenges under the Fifth Schedule must await the arbitral award and that simultaneous appointments do not constitute ineligibility.
M/S R.K. PROFILES PVT LTD v. M/S VENTE INDUSTRIES PRODUITS SERVICES & ANR
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of outstanding payment and interest to the plaintiff for goods supplied as per contract, holding the defendants liable for non-payment and refusal of delivery without valid cause.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s Banaras House Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of additions under Section 41(1) for acknowledged creditor liabilities and clarified the correct application of Explanation (baa) under Section 80HHC for interest deductions.
Amit Goyal v. State (Govt. of NCT)
The Delhi High Court held that anticipatory bail must be decided on its own merits and cannot be denied solely due to breach of settlement terms by other accused persons not party to the settlement.
DCB Bank Ltd. v. J.S. Sawhney & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for possession against a lessee whose lease renewal was not formalized by a registered deed, holding that tenancy became monthly and terminable by notice, while allowing the lessee to pursue specific performance separately.
Micromax Informatics Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed refund of Special Additional Duty under Notification No.102/2007-Cus is payable under Section 27A of the Customs Act, quashing the contrary administrative circular.
Ashutosh Dutt Mishra v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite criminal trial proceedings and avoid duplication of witnesses to ensure a fair and timely trial.
Nand Lal Sharma & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a civil dispute after parties settled amicably, emphasizing that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Manoj Kumar Gupta v. Barclays Bank, PLC
The High Court held that mere directorship without specific averments of control and responsibility does not attract liability under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and set aside the summoning order against the petitioner.