Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Maharaja Jagat Singh v. Lt. Col. Sawai Bhawani Singh
The Delhi High Court held that only the natural born grandchildren of Gayatri Devi are her legal representatives and heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, setting aside an order that had allowed others to be impleaded.
India Awake for Transparency v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the procedural framework under Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and related Rules for transferring shares with unpaid dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund, dismissing the petition for lack of necessity to interfere with alleged non-compliance.
Bhai Sarabjit Sabharwal v. Bhai Balbir Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that modification of property rights under a settlement agreement requires clear consent, upholding the appellant's rights over a disputed portion while affirming consented changes to boundary wall construction and bathroom use.
M/S ATV Projects (India) Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 4(b) of the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Repeal Act, 2003, holding that proceedings pending before BIFR abated on repeal and that the petitioner must seek remedy under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd & Anr v. Shaktisinh Gohil
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex parte order restraining publication of alleged defamatory statements concerning public procurement, emphasizing the protection of free speech in matters of public interest.
Varun Aggarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The High Court held that the trial court's order closing the right to examine forensic evidence is interlocutory and not revisable, dismissing the revision petition and refusing interference under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sushil Arora v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of five appellants for murder and attempt to murder based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence, rejecting some witness testimonies as unreliable but affirming the overall prosecution case.
Birender Singh Yadav v. CBI
The Delhi High Court held that framing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act against public servants without prior sanction from the competent authority is illegal and set aside such charges.
Jaspal Kaur v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing MCD to allot a 110 sq. mtrs. plot to the appellants at the court-fixed rate with interest, holding that court error in tagging petitions cannot prejudice the appellants.
DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD v. MEENU DADEIA@MEENU VARDHAN
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision that a contractual employee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi qualifies as a departmental candidate entitled to age relaxation for recruitment purposes.
Alok Bansal & Ors v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to replace internal examiners for re-evaluation of theory papers, holding that no prejudice was shown and the issue was not raised earlier.
Manoj Kumar Sharma v. Karnail Singh
The High Court set aside the dismissal of a complaint for non-prosecution due to the complainant's absence on one date, emphasizing the need to consider overall diligence and procedural requirements before dismissal.
Rvr technologies ltd. v. Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Employees Provident Fund Organization
The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions against the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner as withdrawn on the petitioners' request following the trial court's decision.
Simran @ Samreen v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal writ petitions as withdrawn upon the petitioners' request for leave to withdraw.
Harinder Kaushik v. Union of India and 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 as mandated under the 1894 Act.
Bhoop Singh v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, affirming presumption of notice receipt and rejecting the defence of stolen cheques due to delay and lack of evidence.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Saddam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company to withdraw its appeal against a motor accident compensation award and directed release of the awarded amount to claimants with refund of statutory deposits upon proof of satisfaction.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Savita Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging the validity of the driving licence and upheld the compensation awarded to the claimants, relying on police confirmation and binding precedent.
The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Prem Wati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal for exemption from liability due to lack of evidence that the driver lacked a valid licence, upholding the motor accident compensation award.
United India Insurance Company Limited v. Vindrawati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation award by excluding non-pecuniary damages that do not survive death, upheld insurer's breach of policy plea due to absence of valid permit, and enhanced interest to 9% per annum.