Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Virender Katarmal & Anr v. Vinita Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against the plaintiff for changing locks and entering suit premises, holding no interim order prohibited such actions.
M/S JHA ENTERPRISES v. VINOD POPLI
The Delhi High Court disposed of a summary suit as settled following mediation and directed refund of court fees to the plaintiff under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.
Kibow Biotech Inc v. Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court accepted the parties' voluntary compromise under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC and disposed of the civil suit and counterclaim accordingly.
CMDR Mahendra Singh Rawat v. The State
The High Court dismissed the petition for default and non-prosecution due to the petitioner's continuous non-appearance and failure to file evidence.
P.C. Garg v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's representation for re-examination of ACRs and directed a fair reconsideration, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders in personnel matters.
Sandeep Kumar & Ors v. Delhi Police & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the revised recruitment results after uniform correction of answer keys and bonus marks awarded to all candidates, upholding the Tribunal's order and emphasizing finality in recruitment decisions.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Naresh Bala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by setting aside litigation costs but enhanced compensation for loss of consortium and estate, upholding the total award of Rs.15,80,324/- in a motor accident claim.
Rajouri Garden Gas Services v. Shabnam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that no policy violation occurred as the vehicle was carrying empty gas cylinders, not petrol, and the driver was duly licensed, thus setting aside recovery rights against the insurer.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.
G S NEGI v. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant must join the place of posting before challenging a transfer order and remanded the matter to the Tribunal for hearing on merits after the petitioner complies.
Mr. Pramod Bahuguna v. Surender Kumar Jain & Ors.
The High Court upheld the validity of sanction without examining the sanctioning authority and held that a prima-facie case under Section 135(1)(a) Customs Act requires proof of knowing involvement in smuggling, dismissing the petition challenging discharge of some accused.
M/S. GOEL & GOEL AND ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking renewal of expired railway stall contracts, holding that no legal right to renewal exists merely by a renewal clause and illegal benefits granted to others cannot justify similar relief.
Vibha Dheman v. Dinesh Dheman & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of an attachment order after execution proceedings were closed as satisfied, emphasizing proper procedural remedies and jurisdictional limits.
Anjana Choudhry v. Director General, Indo Tibetan Border Police Force & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an ITBP officer accused of accepting gratification can be tried under Section 44(e) of the ITBP Act, 1992 by the force authorities without invoking the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 procedures.
Balkar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a CISF constable without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b) and CISF Rules, holding that it was not reasonably practicable to hold inquiry due to unavailability of crucial foreign agent witness.
M/S. CARDIFF ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. M/S. INDRAPRASTHA ICE AND COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The High Court upheld the trial court's interim injunction restraining the petitioner from altering the suit property, holding that dispossession of sub-tenants amounts to dispossession of the tenant under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act and the suit was within limitation.
Indo American Electricals Ltd v. Sanjay Gupta @ Sanjay Mahajan
The Delhi High Court held that only BIFR can determine abatement of a reference under the third proviso to Section 15(1) of SICA, setting aside the trial court's order dismissing the defendant's application and staying the recovery suit pending BIFR proceedings.
Shome Nikhil Danani v. Tanya Banon Danani
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order prioritizing interim maintenance application over amendment of pleadings, emphasizing expeditious relief in matrimonial maintenance cases and rejecting adultery allegations at the interim stage.
Pushpa Guglani v. Amit Guglani
The High Court directed the Family Court to decide the petitioner’s pending application for penalty on delayed maintenance payments, affirming the Family Court’s discretion to impose penalties up to 50% of the maintenance amount.
Subhashini Malik v. S.K. Gandhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court retains jurisdiction to entertain applications to amend plaint valuation to enhance pecuniary jurisdiction even after the amendment raising minimum pecuniary limits and related transfer orders, overruling contrary precedent.