Delhi High Court
71,157 judgments
Ved Prakash Lamba v. Satyapal Lamba
The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal in a joint property dispute, holding that concurrent factual findings on joint possession and injunctions cannot be disturbed absent a substantial question of law.
Gulab Bai & Ors v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed dispossessed street vendors to seek redressal before the Town Vending Committee, recognizing its jurisdiction to consider relocation and permanent vending rights claims.
Karmanya Singh Sareen and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging WhatsApp's revised privacy policy on data sharing with Facebook, holding that the fundamental right to privacy is unsettled and that contractual terms are not amenable to writ jurisdiction, but issued directions to protect user data pending regulatory action.
Pradeep Sharma v. AAI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary and appellate orders against an AAI employee due to violation of natural justice by the Chairman acting as both Disciplinary Authority and appellate authority, affirming the rule against bias.
Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited v. Shekhawati AB Tak Cable Network
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized broadcasting of copyrighted works by a cable operator constitutes infringement, granting permanent injunction and punitive damages to the copyright owner.
Sh. Deepak Rathaur & Anr. v. Sh. Shashi Bhushan Lal Dass
The Delhi High Court held that mere acquittal in a criminal case does not establish malicious prosecution; the plaintiff must prove absence of reasonable and probable cause and malice to succeed in a civil suit for damages.
Rajesh Kumar & Anr. v. Gaon Sabha, Mundka & Anr.
The High Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, holding that valid revenue records are essential to establish title and possession for claiming compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, and mere possession or photographic evidence without such records is insufficient.
The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd v. Sheela Abhay Lodha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a CBI investigation into a dubious settlement under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act involving conflicting claims of outstanding payments between a public sector undertaking and respondents.
Shyam Murari v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a former permanent tehbazari rights holder due to inordinate delay and laches in pursuing his claim after eviction and deletion as a co-petitioner.
ANANYA M S AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi must adhere to the Ministry of Defence's reservation categories for defence personnel without unilaterally omitting the phrase "boarded out from service" in admission priorities.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Employees Union v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a last-minute writ petition seeking to stay DMRC Staff Council elections, holding that delay disentitles the petitioner from interim relief and the election process must proceed.
ANANYA M S AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi must adhere to the Ministry of Defence's prescribed reservation categories for armed forces wards, including the words "boarded out from service," and cannot unilaterally alter eligibility criteria.
Ananya M S and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi must adhere to the Ministry of Defence’s prescribed reservation categories for defence personnel without altering eligibility criteria such as the requirement of being 'boarded out from service'.
Noor Dhaliwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking immediate implementation of 5% defence personnel reservation in MBBS/BDS courses, holding that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare must complete consultations before introducing such reservation.
Rita Bhalla & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement of a sworn affidavit supporting Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. applications and dismissed petitions challenging FIR registration directions, emphasizing judicial scrutiny to prevent misuse.
Sagar Sanjeev Dua v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot interfere with expert-prepared answer keys for competitive exams like NEET in absence of statutory provisions for re-evaluation, dismissing the petition challenging the NEET 2016 answer key.
Dinesh Puri v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that documents not forming part of the charge sheet cannot be claimed under Section 207 Cr.P.C. but may be obtained under Section 91 Cr.P.C. for a fair trial, upholding charge framing and directing trial court to allow production of such documents when necessary.
Md. Hasnain & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that mere denial of entry to the matrimonial home does not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC and quashed the FIR accordingly.
Reliance Infratel Ltd. & Ors. v. Beta Tele Networks Pvt Ltd
The High Court held that under Section 12(2) of the Employee’s Compensation Act, the Commissioner must adjudicate recovery rights of a principal employer against a contractor, allowing the appellant to recover compensation paid from the respondent.
Ravinder Kumar Kain v. Rajni
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for possession is maintainable under Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act and remanded the case for fresh adjudication on merits after setting aside prior dismissals based solely on maintainability.