Delhi High Court
78,525 judgments
Luvleen Maingi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that gold jewellery worn by a foreign national on arrival in India is personal effects exempt from customs duty and cannot be confiscated without statutory basis, quashing the confiscation order.
Nilkamal Crates and Containers & Anr. v. Ms. Reena Rajpal & Anr.
The court held that while the word marks NILKAMAL and NILKRANTI are not deceptively similar, the defendants' device mark is deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' device mark, granting injunction against the device mark's use but not against the word mark NILKRANTI.
Tata Steel Limited v. Tyo Trading Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the court has territorial jurisdiction to try a suit where part of the cause of action arises within its jurisdiction, allowing the appellant's appeal against dismissal on jurisdictional grounds.
Sumlesh Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision granting compassionate allowance to the widow of a dismissed police constable, ruling that entitlement is not contingent on minimum qualifying service of 10 years.
Jitender Pal Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already served based on the nature of injuries and circumstances of the case.
MS Shoes East Ltd. v. R.K. Singh & Co.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a broker who received advance incentive on a firm commitment to procure subscriptions but failed to do so must refund the amount with interest, and the suit was within limitation.
Sant Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction based on the sole reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting the notion that witnesses related to the deceased are inherently unreliable.
Association of Qualified and Trained Technologists, AIIMS v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that uninterrupted ad hoc appointments explicitly stated as temporary qualify as temporary appointments under CCS Pension Rules, entitling employees to Old Pension Scheme benefits for the entire service period prior to regularization.
M/S SHIVALIK HOUSE KEEPING SERVICES v. REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court held that no pre-deposit is required for appeals against orders under Section 7-C of the EPF Act and set aside the dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal for non-deposit before expiry of the stipulated period.
AK GAUTAM v. I.I.T.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a disciplinary enquiry and penalty against a Technical Assistant at IIT Delhi, emphasizing proper charge sheet approval, adherence to natural justice, and rejecting procedural irregularity claims without proven prejudice.
Sehdev Singh Verma v. J P S Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and irrevocability of a registered Gift Deed despite alleged breach of conditions and held that vague pleadings of fraud or undue influence without particulars are insufficient to set aside a gift.
Kamal Construction Co. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim for payment under a construction contract due to failure to produce best evidence of work done and unrectified defects noted in the completion certificate.
Reliance Industries Ltd. v. M/S Vijay Cable Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the vacation of injunction restraining UPFC from selling mortgaged property, holding that delay, laches, and failure to implead UPFC disentitled the appellant from continuing the injunction.
Union of India v. Suresh Kumar Meena
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a Scheduled Tribe candidate to one grace mark under a binding Department of Posts order, dismissing the Union of India's petition challenging the grant of promotion.
Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. BK Dhingra
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a Chartered Accountant's name from the membership register for professional misconduct involving certification of false financial statements and fraudulent conduct, decided ex parte due to non-appearance.
Krishan Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional resignation results in forfeiture of pension rights under NABARD Pension Regulations, rejecting the petitioner's claim equating resignation with voluntary retirement.
Delhi Development Authority v. Human Care Medical Charitable Trust
The Delhi High Court held that change in society membership does not constitute sale or transfer of leased land, and cancelled lease cancellation by DDA was unjustified without proof of actual sale.
V.P. Kathuria and Ors. v. Cement Corporation of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that employees who retired or resigned before delayed DPCs but were in service on the retrospective promotion date are entitled to notional promotions with consequential benefits.
Dr.Vijendra Mahndiyan, Adv. with Ms.Pallavi Awasthi, Adv. v. THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioners' applications for Selection Scale from April 1, 1996, in accordance with applicable rules and prior judicial orders.
Naresh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate whose appointment was delayed due to employer's fault is entitled to notional seniority fixation with his batchmates and consequential benefits, distinguishing the Supreme Court's ruling in Rohitash Kumar.