Delhi High Court
74,231 judgments
Mr. Khagesh B. Jha v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of allotment conditions requiring prior DoE approval for fee hikes by unaided private schools on DDA land, affirming the DoE's regulatory authority to prevent commercialization of education.
Gautam Sharma v. Jawahar Lal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court held that JNU's denial of relaxation in minimum eligibility marks for OBC candidates in M.Phil admissions was unconstitutional under Article 14 and directed admission of the petitioner with appropriate relaxation.
Maj Retd Sukesh Behl v. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V
The Delhi High Court held that an order under Order 11 Rule 14 CPC directing production of documents is not appealable and non-compliance does not attract penalties under Order 11 Rule 21 CPC, dismissing the appeal on maintainability grounds.
Lalita Sharma v. Chairperson Kiosk, Scooter, Car & Cycle Stand Parking Committee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing the authorities to decide the pending transfer application of a kiosk license to the legal heir and set aside the arbitrary sealing and cancellation of the kiosk allotment.
Rajinder & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions based on circumstantial evidence and admissibility of recovery under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, dismissing the appellants' challenge to the evidence and confessions.
Gurmeet Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the trial court's cognizance against the petitioner based on a previously cancelled FIR and directed reconsideration of proceedings against the complainant under Section 182 IPC.
Sanju @ Tinda v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging externment orders against Sanju @ Tinda under the Delhi Police Act, holding that procedural safeguards were complied with and no illegality was shown.
Gunja International Ltd & Anr v. Usha Dua & Ors
The Delhi High Court modified an impugned order allowing amendments in civil suits, clarifying procedural requirements for amendment applications and rejecting composite orders covering multiple suits without proper consideration.
M/S. BHATIA ENTERPRISES v. SH. SUBHASH ARORA
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant from infringing plaintiff's registered water jug design, holding no prior publication was proved and the design was registrable under the Designs Act, 2000.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-6 v. M. Tech India P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that payments made by a software reseller for purchase of software products do not constitute royalty and upheld deletion of disallowances under Sections 40(a)(i) and 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act.
N.S. Vasisht v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation payment are not completed within five years, and this benefit extends to subsequent purchasers.
Jagbir Singh v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years prior to the 2013 Act, declaring the petitioner’s acquisition lapsed accordingly.
Jasdeep Singh Kohli @ Louvi v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Section 304(II) IPC against a petitioner accused of rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that knowledge of the likelihood of death can be presumed at the charge framing stage based on prima facie material.
Kuldip Kaur v. Surinder Kaur
The Delhi High Court allowed a review petition filed by a non-party affected by an order nullifying a sale deed, setting aside the order due to non-disclosure of material facts and permitting parties to establish their property rights afresh.
Rajender Garg & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Ashok Verma v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted on merits to accused despite breach of compromise terms, holding that inherent powers cannot override statutory bars on second revisions and bail cannot be cancelled solely for non-fulfillment of settlement conditions.