Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Swapnil Aeron v. Jagmohan Sapra
The Delhi High Court upheld that a tenant is estopped under Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act from disputing the landlord's title even after surrendering possession during a suit for recovery of possession and rent arrears.
Meena Kataria v. Rekha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to lead evidence in rebuttal after respondents' evidence, holding that the right to rebuttal must be reserved at the time of closing evidence and the burden of proving a Will lies on the propounder.
Vijay Kumar Gupta v. Mohit Malik
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's territorial jurisdiction and dismissal of the petitioner's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in a money recovery suit, affirming that a part of cause of action arose within the Court's jurisdiction.
State NCT of Delhi v. Santosh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of the accused from rape charges under Section 376 IPC, holding that consent obtained under a false promise of marriage does not vitiate consent and that inconsistencies and delay justified discharge at the charge framing stage.
Suresh Chand v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a workman after a fair domestic enquiry conducted ex parte due to his voluntary absence, dismissing his writ petition challenging the Labour Court's awards.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Yash Pal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order invalidating the departmental enquiry against a workman for violation of natural justice principles and dismissed the petition challenging the same.
Anoj Sharma v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a Labour Court Award on illegal termination, holding that the doctrine of delay and laches bars stale claims absent bona fide explanation.
Sushma Aggarwal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that post-urbanization notification under Section 507(a) of the DMC Act, 1957, proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 become non-est and quashed the order vesting land to Gram Sabha accordingly.
Jabir Hussain Trading as M/s Hakeem Hotel v. Ali Asgar Trading as M/s Hakeem Restaurant
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the order returning the plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction in a trademark infringement suit, holding that credible apprehension of infringement within the jurisdiction and use of online platforms suffice to establish cause of action.
Savitri Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that delay and laches cannot bar compensation claims under the Land Acquisition Act where there is a continuing cause of action and directed the respondent to decide the petitioner's compensation claim within eight weeks.
Rohit Pal Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a minor dispute after amicable settlement, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised to prevent abuse of court process in such cases.
Anju Jai Misra v. Delhi Development Authority and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of golf course membership for failure to submit a mandatory certificate proving salary drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India, affirming limited judicial interference in administrative decisions.
Bunty @Dinesh v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 324 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute due to an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Anil Kumar Gothwal v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354A/506 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Harjeet Singh & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 392, 394, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised in minor offences to prevent abuse of process.
Vakil Mahto and Anr v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of the petitioners' father, holding that absence of illegal detention renders such petitions a misuse of judicial process.
Veerpal @ Titu v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO case due to contradictions in the victim's testimony, delay in FIR, and failure to prove foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt to invoke statutory presumption of guilt.
Pramod v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking production of his wife by Habeas Corpus as she is a major who voluntarily left the matrimonial home and does not wish to return.
Mushlina v. Commissioner of Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking custody of a child, holding that no illegal detention existed and custody disputes must be resolved in Family Court.
Mohit Dabas & Anr. v. The Principal Indraprastha World School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission under the Disadvantaged Group category where the petitioner failed to report to the school by the prescribed deadline, resulting in cancellation of candidature.