Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Nandos Services India Private Limited v. Janpath Restaurants Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a first motion application under the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors for a Composite Scheme of Arrangement based on their written consents.
Ravindra Kumar Sharma v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The High Court held that no police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. was warranted where the complainant had knowledge of facts and no exceptional circumstances justified preliminary inquiry, dismissing the petition seeking complaint registration.
Smt. Asha Devi & Ors. v. Ajay Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that the disputed first floor open roof space of adjoining properties purchased from a common predecessor is a common area for joint use, allowing the appellants to construct a staircase with reciprocal rights for the respondent.
Shri Kishore Kumar and Ors. v. Smt. Sheela Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a second appeal by condoning a 108-day delay in filing the first appeal, emphasizing a pragmatic, justice-oriented approach over technicalities.
Anju v. Dhanwati
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal and upheld the decree for recovery of Rs. 2,00,000 loan based on proved undertaking and expert handwriting evidence.
S. K. Sharma v. Gaon Sabha, Mundka & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that compensation for acquired land vests with the Gaon Sabha as per revenue records under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appellant's claim based on unproven ownership.
Vinod Kumar v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a provisional certificate remains valid proof of qualification until the degree is issued and directed the University of Delhi to grant admission to the petitioner who was wrongly denied admission on this ground.
SRS Private Investment Powai Ltd v. Supreme Housing and Hospitality Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court affirmed its jurisdiction to grant interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act where the seat of arbitration is Delhi and upheld the petitioner's affirmative rights under the Investment Agreement pending arbitral proceedings.
Mamta Modern Senior Secondary School v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the withdrawal of a school's nomination from a football tournament, holding that player eligibility rules apply to individuals and not to the entire team.
M/S KVS CARGO v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (GENERAL) NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a show cause notice issued under Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, holding that the notice complied with procedural fairness and did not show premeditation.
HRD Corporation v. GAIL (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing the respondent to supply Wax at an interim price pending arbitration, upholding the status quo without deciding the substantive disputes.
Sharda Rani Chawla & Ors. v. Dr P K Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary decree partitioning property among heirs, holding that an unsigned executory agreement requiring payment was unenforceable without proof of tender or specific performance.
M/S P K OVERSEAS PVT.LTD. v. M/S BHAGWATI LECTO VEGETARIANS EXPORTS PVT.L.TD
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the interim injunction restraining defendants from using the trademark 'Al Salaam', holding it deceptively similar to plaintiffs' 'India Salaam' trademark with established goodwill.
Sanjay Kumar Bhatia v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of the last Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act to the sole legal heir petitioner in the absence of objections and executor.
Jojo Mathews v. Harmeet Singh Sood
The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit for Rs. 2.52 crores based on dishonored cheques and MOUs due to the defendant's failure to appear after valid service.
SH VIPIN KUMAR & ORS v. SH NAZMUDDIN KHAN
The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for specific performance based on an amicable settlement recorded under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, directing payment and execution of the Sale Deed.
Idea Mobile Commerce Services Limited v. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the transferor company's application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors for sanctioning a Scheme of Amalgamation, holding that creditor interests were adequately protected and all shareholders had consented.
Leasemen Fin-invest (India) Private Limited v. Bit Byte Investment Services (Pvt.) Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with shareholder meetings for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation between two private companies based on sufficient written consents under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956.
M/S V B M ESTATES PVT LTD & ANR v. SIRI BHAGWAN
The Delhi High Court held that issues on limitation and possession must be framed for adjudication in a suit for cancellation and declaration, rejecting preliminary dismissal on limitation grounds without evidence.
HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PRIVATE LIMITED v. GULSHAN RAI THR LRS AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to consolidate four simple recovery suits with a complex multi-defendant suit, holding that consolidation requires substantial similarity of parties and issues to avoid prejudice and delay.