Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Kaptan Singh & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging firemen promotions for lack of jurisdiction, directing the petitioners to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal instead.
Dev Dutt v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's dismissal of recruitment challenges due to vague rejection reasons and directed a fresh hearing ensuring reasoned and transparent decision-making under limited judicial review.
Metal Box India Limited v. V. Krishna & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an order granting time to vacate premises with agreed mesne profits payment is binding as abandonment of appeal, rejecting attempts to retract and dismissing dilatory applications.
Surender Kushwah v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's writ under Article 226, directing his release on parole despite adverse police reports, emphasizing parole as a constitutional right contingent on cogent reasons for denial.
Kavinder Sharma v. Rati Sharma
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226.
Pioneer Publicity Corporation Pvt Ltd v. Supertech Realtors Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court accepted a fair and reasonable settlement agreement reached through mediation, disposed of the suits accordingly, and granted a refund of court fees to the plaintiff.
Metal Box India Ltd. v. T.K. Sehgal & Sons (HUF) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an order granting time to vacate premises with payment of mesne profits, accepted and acted upon by parties, is enforceable even without a formal written compromise, and dismissed the appellant's attempts to reopen the appeal on merits or recall witnesses.
Mahavir @ Olanga v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for dowry death and cruelty under Sections 304B and 498A IPC based on consistent prosecution evidence despite minor contradictions and hostile witnesses.
Arjun Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi
Pre-arrest bail was denied to the petitioner involved in counterfeit currency offences due to serious allegations, prior similar charges, and the need for custodial interrogation.
PERSYS PUNJ LLOYD JOINT VENTURE v. THE COMMISSIONER VALUE ADDED TAX
The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions seeking delayed VAT refunds on the Respondent’s assurance to process all pending refunds with interest within two months, subject to revival if not complied with.
Anuj Chopra and Ors. v. Vaneeta Khanna and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the decree in favor of the Khannas, holding their second suit barred by res judicata and that their title documents were invalid due to non-registration and a subsisting status quo order, thereby upholding the appellants' claim as bona fide purchasers.
Sh. Surinder Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the land acquisition appeal for enhanced compensation in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Impulse India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India, granting the appellant statutory benefits and market value compensation.
Mohd. Nadeem v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants in sexual and related offences but reduced their sentences considering mitigating factors and statutory limits on fines.
SKECHERS USA INC & ORS v. PURE PLAY SPORTS
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendant from marketing footwear that deceptively imitate the plaintiffs' distinctive GOwalk 3 trade dress, holding that unregistered trade dress can be protected under passing off law.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Pratap Singh @ Krishna
The Delhi High Court allowed the State's appeal against acquittal, holding that conviction under Section 354 IPC can rest on sole trustworthy testimony of the victim without corroboration, and non-examination of an alleged witness or delay in FIR does not automatically vitiate the prosecution case.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Mahesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a civil court has territorial jurisdiction if any part of the cause of action arises within its limits, setting aside the trial court's order rejecting the plaint for lack of jurisdiction in a loan agreement dispute.
Kamlesh Sherawat & Anr. v. Lalji Patel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of a defamation suit plaint barred by limitation and defective pleadings, emphasizing strict adherence to pleadings and limitation rules.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Devi Deen; New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Lalta Prasad
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal holding that non-production of a valid permit by the vehicle owner despite notice constitutes breach of insurance policy, entitling the insurer to recover compensation from the owner and driver.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pooja Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award and held that an expired driving license does not absolve the insurer from liability unless it caused the accident.
Mohd Hasan v. Farooq @ Fakhruddin
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against suit dismissal for failure to lead evidence, holding that a litigant cannot evade responsibility by blaming his advocates and that sufficient opportunity was afforded to prosecute the suit diligently.