Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Kuljeet Singh v. Jaspal Kaur
The Delhi High Court held that a daughter-in-law has no right to reside in her parents-in-law's property absent the husband's residence, decreeing possession to the father-in-law who proved ownership by DDA documents.
Lal Pratap Singh v. Smt. Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, upholding the injunction in favor of the plaintiff who proved valid possession and title over the suit property, while the defendant failed to lead evidence to support his claim.
Salman Khurshid v. Delhi Public School Society & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful cancellation of the plaintiff's life membership in the Delhi Public School Society under Rule II(7), dismissing his challenge to the rule's validity and denying interim relief.
Aakash Educational Services Ltd. v. Chirag Kothari
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and directed recommencement of arbitration proceedings after setting aside an arbitral award on the ground of non-service, clarifying that appeals under Section 37 attract condonation provisions and non-service requires revival of arbitration.
Bharati Bhawan & Anr v. M/S Shree Jee Prakashan & Ors
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, restraining defendants from publishing an unauthorized Hindi translation of the copyrighted book 'Concepts of Physics' due to their failure to contest the suit.
Amarjeet Kaur v. Raghubir Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's appeal and application for condonation of a 648-day delay in filing a written statement, emphasizing the necessity of due diligence and sufficient cause for condoning delay under civil procedure rules.
Vikram & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Subhash Chandra Banerji v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed probate of a duly executed and registered Will without requiring examination of attesting witnesses where execution was undisputed and no legal impediment existed.
M/S PARAMOUNT COACHING CENTRE PVT LTD. v. RAKESH RANJAN JHA
The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a negative covenant restraining a teacher from imparting private tuition at rival coaching institutes during the contract period, granting a partial injunction while recognizing the contract was not unconscionable or entered under undue influence.
GE T&D INDIA LIMITED v. RELIABLE ENGINEERING PROJECTS
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards passed without giving the petitioner a fair opportunity to present its defense, holding such procedure violative of natural justice and the Arbitration Act.
Krishna Devi Sharma v. Yadukul Guglani
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that landlords' bona fide requirement and established ownership justify eviction despite delay and late title document production.
M/S SADHU FORGING LIMITED v. M/S CONTINENTAL ENGINES LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff’s appeal permitting filing of additional documents and witness affidavit during evidence stage with leave of the Court, clarifying procedural requirements under Order VII Rule 14 and Order XVIII Rule 4 CPC.
EXPRESS HOUSEKEEPER PRIVATE LIMITED v. THREE C UNIVERSAL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMTED
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from unpaid bills under the parties' service agreement.
Narender v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation and undue advantage.
Transport Corporation of India Ltd v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal directing the defendant bank to answer interrogatories relevant to establishing agency and fraud in a foreign exchange transaction, emphasizing a liberal approach to interrogatories under Order XI CPC.
PNB HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED v. AKHILESH CHANDRA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 restraining the respondents from alienating the mortgaged property pending arbitration proceedings due to loan default.
Satya Narayan Prasad v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to bar defeated Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha candidates from Rajya Sabha elections, holding that such eligibility criteria are a legislative matter beyond judicial intervention.
Mohammad Burhan v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under the NDPS Act due to lack of independent corroboration and procedural irregularities in the investigation.
Sanjay Santoshi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 506, and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Jyoti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act for fatal injuries to workers at a construction site under the Contractor Plant and Machinery Floater Policy, dismissing the insurer's appeal.