Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
Harsatinder Pal Singh Hayer v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a complex PMLA money laundering case, emphasizing cooperation, absence of flight risk, and necessity of arrest principles under Section 45 PMLA.
Sumitra Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to first comply with the Armed Forces Tribunal's order by initiating action with police authorities before seeking further legal remedies.
Darshana Rani and Ors v. Janak Raj Handa and Ors
The High Court dismissed the petition seeking interference with trial court's procedural orders on property division, holding that such routine orders do not warrant intervention under Article 227.
Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited v. Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not apply to foreign-seated arbitrations, affirming that Indian courts lack jurisdiction to entertain challenges under Section 34 where the seat is outside India.
Shri Ram Housing Finance Ltd v. Roshini Devi
The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit challenging SARFAESI recovery measures without specific fraud allegations is barred under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
National Insurance Company Ltd v. Maheshwari Devi
The Delhi High Court held the truck driver negligent for wrongful parking causing a fatal accident, enhanced compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and apportioned 10% contributory negligence to the deceased.
M/S Surya Chetan Aviation Handling Services v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Airport Authority of India's debarment of aviation service providers for conflict of interest and fraudulent practices, affirming the validity of show cause notices issued on an anonymous complaint and the cancellation of concession agreements.
Airports Authority of India v. Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld AAI’s technical height restrictions on towers near Kolkata Airport, setting aside the Single Judge’s finding of unreasoned communication, affirming judicial deference to expert administrative decisions within statutory mandate.
Mamta Das v. Puneet Das
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging a divorce decree on desertion, holding that a minor factual correction did not affect the overall finding or warrant interference under the limited scope of review jurisdiction.
Vibhuti Jauhari & Anr. v. Anita Munjal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint in a partition suit disclosing a cause of action and not barred by limitation on its face cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, dismissing the appeal against such rejection.
M/S LG ELECTRONICS INDIA P.LTD v. DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)
The Delhi High Court upheld the tax authority's order treating part of payment for advertising and trademark rights in ICC cricket events as royalty liable to withholding tax under the Income Tax Act and India-Singapore DTAA.
State v. Kamal
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused Kamal in a dowry death and abetment of suicide case due to lack of credible evidence of cruelty or harassment.
Neeraj Agarwal v. Secretary, DOPT and Others
The Delhi High Court set aside a summary dismissal under Article 311(2)(b) for lack of independent satisfaction and factual basis, directing reinstatement and adherence to procedural safeguards.
Dr D K Modi v. V K Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rejection of the plaint, holding that the suit discloses a valid cause of action based on possession and family settlement rights, and is not premature or an abuse of process.
Col. Laxmi Narayan (Retd.) & Ors. v. Coal India Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld Coal India Limited's policy decision to phase out the Coal Scheme, dismissing writ petitions by Ex-Servicemen challenging its unilateral rescindment, while maintaining interim protection of petitioners' seniority and eligibility.
Truevalue Marketing Services Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal to entertain the petitioners' statutory appeal against a transfer order, holding that procedural and administrative impediments cannot render a statutory right of appeal illusory.
Ganraj Enterprises & Ors. v. Land Mark Crafts Pvt. Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction against Ganraj Enterprises for infringing Landmark Crafts' registered "HP" trademark, affirming the prima facie validity of the registration and the illegality of using deceptively similar marks with bad faith.
MS Durga Builders Private Limited v. Mr. Ajay Relan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a compromise decree entered by the recognized management of a company, rejecting claims of unauthorized compromise and fraud, and dismissed the appeal seeking its recall.
Chandigarh Horse Riders Society v. Rajasthan Equestrian Association
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Sports Code's Relaxation Clause but quashed arbitrary exemptions granted to the Equestrian Federation of India and upheld the stay on an improperly convened Extra-Ordinary General Meeting, emphasizing strict adherence to governance and procedural norms.
Suranjan Saha v. Rumpa Saha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting interim maintenance to a non-earning spouse and child, holding that absence of income tax returns or expense bills does not bar maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.