Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
S. Bhag Singh & Ors. v. M/S Harisons and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the tenancy was validly terminated with rent exceeding Rs. 3,500, allowing the landlord's suit for possession and directing defendants to vacate the premises.
Mehboob Ahmad v. Muneer Ahmad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a device mark must be considered as a whole for distinctiveness under the Trade Marks Act and remanded the matter for consideration of objections under Section 11(1), directing advertisement of the mark accordingly.
Neeta Mahala and Ors. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that probationary service counts as regular service for promotion eligibility under NHAI regulations and allowed antedated promotion of petitioners accordingly.
Pawan Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Tushar Sharma v. Graphic Advertising
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner not shown to be a partner or authorized signatory, holding that bald averments without unimpeachable evidence cannot sustain criminal liability under Section 141 NI Act.
Mohit v. Government of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. while emphasizing caution in non-compoundable serious offences.
M/S Siddhi Ferrous v. M/S Uppal Builders
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by disposing it on agreed terms requiring the appellant to pay the awarded principal sum with interest and costs, adjusting amounts already paid.
Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner in a criminal case, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed and no denial of opportunity occurred, dismissing the petition challenging the charge framing order.
Sonu Choudary v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 324 and 452 IPC based on the reliable sole testimony of the injured witness corroborated by medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge despite the other injured witness turning hostile and non-recovery of the weapon.
Shailendra Kumar Sharma v. Reserve Bank of India
The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC applies only to the corporate debtor and does not stay proceedings against borrowers before the Debts Recovery Tribunal, dismissing the writ petition seeking such a stay.
Pankaj Oswal v. Vikas Pahwa
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit against a senior advocate, holding that statements made during judicial proceedings enjoy absolute privilege and are not actionable despite alleged harm to reputation.
Arti and Ors. v. Naveen and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to implead the Insurance Company as a necessary party in a motor accident claim, setting aside the MACT's orders that excluded the insurer and pre-judged the deceased's status before evidence was recorded.
Shraddha Shandilyayan v. Livecities Media Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement under CPC and Delhi High Court Rules is a hard stop that cannot be extended, but set aside an ex parte order due to counsel's bereavement and condoned delay in re-filing the application to do so.
Sudhir Jain & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving motor vehicle accident charges, including Section 307 IPC, following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the absence of requisite mens rea and preventing abuse of process.
National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Sharma Enterprises
The Delhi High Court held that NBCC is entitled to exclude delay under section 14 of the Limitation Act for filing a timely challenge under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to bona fide litigation over the applicable arbitration statute.
Khushi Pratap Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a female student to appear in the CBSE Class XII exam despite procedural lapses in uploading her domicile certificate, emphasizing equitable relief and substantial justice.
Kaveri Parashar v. Kalind Parashar
The High Court held that a Trial Court cannot recall summons once issued and set aside the dismissal of complaint for lack of jurisdiction, restoring the complaint for trial.
Union of India v. M/S Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a Section 34 arbitration petition due to inordinate and unexplained delay in refiling beyond the statutory limitation period, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation and procedural requirements.
Union Bank of India v. Hulas Rahul Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal and upheld the quashing of a Look Out Circular against the respondent for non-compliance with procedural safeguards and absence of criminal proceedings, affirming the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.
Chetan Rana v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DDA’s order for removal of unauthorized construction on acquired public land, holding that acquisition vests absolute title and possession in the government and trespassers have no right to notice or injunction.