Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Neetu Grover v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, dismissing the petition challenging the nullification of a sapinda marriage absent proof of custom permitting it.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Private Limited v. Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to grant interim relief on bank guarantees, affirming limited judicial intervention in arbitration and the need for evidence before deciding substantive issues.
Rakesh Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR No. 744/2021 under Sections 498A and 406 IPC, holding that the matter requires trial and the quashing power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be sparingly exercised.
Karan Kapoor v. Madhuri Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's amendment application for inconsistent pleadings but upheld the suit's maintainability for specific performance, consolidating related suits for trial.
Lakhan Singh & Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held DDA vicariously liable for a child's death due to an uncovered manhole, allowing a writ petition and awarding compensation under Article 226 for violation of fundamental right to life.
Prashant Kumar Verma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the examination answer key and result, holding that courts should not interfere with answer keys unless manifestly wrong or mala fide, deferring to examination authorities and expert committees.
Dilbag Singh v. Directorate General Border Roads
The Delhi High Court held that a retired employee cannot claim retrospective promotion if no junior has been promoted earlier, dismissing the petition challenging non-consideration for promotion post-retirement.
New India Assurance Company Limited v. Sh. Waseem & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a compensation award of 100% loss of earning capacity for a driver with permanent disability in the left leg, holding the insurance company liable and dismissing the appeal challenging the functional disability assessment.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Tarun Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against sentence under Section 307/34 IPC, holding that the trial court's lenient sentence considering victim's leniency and mitigating factors was not manifestly inadequate.
State v. Kuldeep
The High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of a school van driver accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls, holding that the prosecution failed to prove foundational facts necessary to invoke statutory presumption under POCSO and that the victims' testimony was unreliable.
Amit Vashisht v. State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi
The High Court directed the trial court to evaluate medical records comprehensively before extending interim bail granted on medical grounds, allowing further medical examination if necessary.
Lalit Bhasin v. Pawan Trade Connect Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court quashed summons and complaints against an independent Non-Executive Director under Section 138/141 NI Act for lack of specific allegations showing his responsibility for the company's business at the time of cheque dishonour.
A.V. Prem Nath v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court dismissed petition to quash FIR alleging forgery and cheating, holding that prima facie offences are made out and investigation must continue.
CPIO/Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax HQ Exemption, New Delhi v. Girish Mittal
The Delhi High Court held that the special procedure under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act for disclosure of assessee information prevails over the RTI Act, setting aside the CIC's order directing disclosure without following that procedure and without hearing the third party.
SU KAM POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED v. SUKAM NEXTGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to SU KAM POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED against SUKAM NEXTGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED for trademark infringement and passing off involving deceptively similar marks.
Dinesh Chhabra v. M/S Showman Construction & Impex Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of status quo orders in a property dispute, holding that advances by directors prior to the orders did not create prohibited third party interests.
Premier SPG and WVG Mills Pvt. Ltd. v. Football Association Premier League Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal opposing registration of the 'Premier League' mark, holding that the marks are not deceptively similar and that the generic word 'Premier' cannot be monopolized without exclusive distinctiveness.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Moharman; New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Pushkin Tiwari; New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Furkan @ Mohd. Furkan
Delhi High Court upheld compensation awards assessing 100% loss of earning capacity despite lower physical disability, affirming that functional disability assessment depends on occupation and claimant's ability to perform prior work.
Armaan Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual assault on the ground that consent obtained by misrepresentation requires trial scrutiny and custodial interrogation was unnecessary.
Shibu Soren v. Lokpal of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court holds that procedural time limits under the Lokpal Act are directory and refuses to quash a corruption complaint at the preliminary inquiry stage, dismissing the writ petition as premature.