Delhi High Court
63,571 judgments
Sanjay Gambhir v. State and Another
The Delhi High Court held that a criminal complaint cannot be amended to add accused after summons are issued and a Magistrate cannot review its own summons order, setting aside orders permitting such amendments.
Nafe Singh Rajput v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging development on khasra lands vested in Gaon Sabha, holding that completed and regularized works after prior dismissal for non-impleadment do not warrant judicial interference.
Vishnu Sharma v. Udai Pratap Singh
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions after the DDA restored lease deeds and undertook to decide conversion applications within twelve weeks, holding the undertaking binding.
Dushyant v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused persons in a case involving alleged trespass and assault, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and imposing conditions to prevent interference with evidence.
Naveen Kumar Dalal v. Neelam Kadyan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the appellant to pay Rs. 28,000 per month as pendente lite maintenance for his two children, rejecting the appellant's claim of financial incapacity.
State v. Pintoo
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and unexplained delay in reporting, emphasizing that acquittals should not be disturbed without compelling reasons.
Suresh Kumar Verma v. Jamia Millia Islamia University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a litigant is bound by instructions given to his counsel in court, and a review petition disavowing such instructions without valid grounds is an abuse of process.
Association of Agro Importers & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the LoC Border Trade Policy implementation, holding that judicial interference in policy matters requires specific violations, and directed the government to consider the appellants' representation during ongoing investigations.
S. Pirthi Pal Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The High Court set aside the Magistrate's order taking cognizance of forgery offences due to lack of sufficient evidence and remanded the matter for reconsideration of investigation and evidence.
Lalit Kumar v. M/S Indiabulls Securities Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that time spent pursuing an independent Consumer Forum complaint barred by res judicata cannot be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act for filing objections to an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Foodcraft India Private Limited v. Saurabh Anand Trading as Urban Pallette Restaurants & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'HAUS' in food delivery business, holding that the plaintiff had acquired distinctiveness and defendants' use amounted to passing off.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rita @ Ritu Mehta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award of Rs.10,87,596/- after adjusting for contributory negligence and personal expenses deduction, and added compensation for loss of love and affection.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Basanta Ram and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim but reduced the interest rate from 12% to 9% per annum and regulated the disbursement of the awarded amount.
Simplex Infrastructures Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to grant injunction against encashment of an unconditional bank guarantee, reaffirming that only egregious fraud or special equity can justify such relief.
State Bank of India v. Mohd Sahjahan
The Delhi High Court held that disaggregate marks awarded to an employee in promotion processes must be disclosed under the RTI Act, rejecting claims of exemption under fiduciary relationship, Official Secrets Act, and privacy grounds.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. Ircon International Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to restrain encashment of Bank Guarantees after adjustment of mobilisation advances, holding that such invocation is permissible under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Karuna Bhalla v. Rajeev Bansal
The Delhi High Court held that an order disposing of a suit by withdrawal pursuant to a settlement agreement is not a decree and is not executable, requiring independent proceedings for enforcement.
Sarla Rani v. Urvashi Dua
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking reopening of defence evidence, holding that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC cannot be exercised to excuse a party's lack of diligence in tracking case progress and non-appearance on fixed dates.
Ramesh v. Harbans Nagpal & Ors.
The High Court set aside the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte decree and remanded the matter for merits consideration, emphasizing compliance with Supreme Court directions and procedural fairness.
Kamini Khanna v. Delhi Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal writ petition seeking quashing of an FIR and related reliefs in a property dispute, holding that such interference is inappropriate in writ jurisdiction when criminal proceedings are pending.