Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Bimla Kapoor and Ors. v. Sangita Bhutani and Anr
The High Court held that striking off a defence under Order XV-A CPC requires mandatory issuance of a show cause notice and opportunity to be heard, setting aside the Trial Court's order for non-compliance with this procedure.
Si Manoj Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The petitioner sought and was granted leave to withdraw the writ petition, which was accordingly disposed of as withdrawn by the High Court of Delhi.
Sheela Devi v. Faruk
The High Court held that revision under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against an interlocutory order that does not finally dispose of the suit, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Varsha v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere presence of live cartridges without conscious possession or mens rea does not constitute an offence.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. Vihaan Networks Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed BSNL's appeal and upheld the arbitral award granting Vihaan Networks reimbursement under quantum meruit for expenses incurred despite absence of a concluded contract.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Dr Shambhuji
The Delhi High Court allowed a belated consolidated written statement by MCD officials subject to costs to avoid further delay in a long-pending civil suit, while dismissing their earlier application for deletion from the parties.
Saira Khan & Ors. v. M/S National Insurance Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a separate penalty application under Section 4A(3)(b) of the Employees Compensation Act is maintainable after the original compensation award if the employer unjustifiably delays payment.
The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. v. Additional Commissioner Central GST Delhi West
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order due to non-service of the Show Cause Notice at the correct address, granting the petitioner a fresh personal hearing opportunity and extending the limitation period.
Raja Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to participate in the NDMC's ongoing vending rights survey and directed consideration of his inherited seniority rights pending verification, protecting him from eviction.
Daljeet Singh v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention of a gold kada worn as a personal religious effect without issuance of Show Cause Notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is unlawful and set aside the detention.
SAN NUTRITION PRIVATE LIMITED v. ARPIT MANGAL AND OTHERS
Delhi High Court held that a composite suit involving defamation, disparagement, and trademark infringement by social media influencers is not barred by limitation, qualifies as a commercial dispute, and that defenses of truth and fair comment protect freedom of speech, requiring cautious approach to interim injunctions.
Sandeep @ Bunty v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case due to lack of direct evidence beyond a co-accused's confession.
Binod Giri v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging charge framing against accused in a corruption case, holding that prima facie evidence including intercepted calls and money trail justified proceeding to trial.
Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited v. Sh Rehmat Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court award holding that workmen were employees of the petitioner despite contractual arrangements with a third-party contractor, directing compensation for illegal termination.
M/S RHINE POWER PVT. LTD. v. M/S RAMPRASTHA PROMOTERS AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that transfers of property in violation of its injunction constitute contempt, and such transactions can be declared void to prevent contemnors from benefiting from their disobedience.
Dainik Tribune v. Amit Suneja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging maintainability of a defamation suit against a newspaper, granting liberty to raise maintainability objections before the trial court and directing adjudication in accordance with law.
Walimuddin Khan and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Assistant Chargeman (Signals) in BRO holding Diploma qualifications are entitled to the 6th CPC revised pay scale of Rs. 5,000-8,000 retrospectively from 1996, regardless of the promotional nature of their post.
M/S. Modern Snacks Private Limited v. Kamran Ghani
The Delhi High Court cancelled the respondent's trademark 'MARDEM' for deceptive similarity with the petitioner's prior registered mark 'MODERN' in Class 30, upholding the petitioner's proprietary rights and goodwill.
Pravinast Pandey v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary advices and partial APAR grading modifications against a BSF officer, limiting judicial interference to procedural fairness and material support.
Lalit Choudhary & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a bona fide settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.