Delhi High Court
82,305 judgments
Sanjay Kumar Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that allegations of forgery in a sale deed require a civil suit for trial and dismissed the writ petition seeking cancellation of the deed.
Deepak Mitra v. Govt. of NCT
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal summons against an ex-director under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where the company was under liquidation at the time of cheque dishonour, holding that neither the company nor its ex-directors could be held liable.
VIJESH KUMAR ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Arun Bhardwaj, Adv. v. CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.....
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of Fire Operator appointees whose driving licenses were declared forged by the Transport Authority, emphasizing the mandatory nature of valid licenses and the petitioners' failure to challenge the authority's decision.
Masih Ul Mulk Hakim Ajmal Khan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed BYPL's review petition to supply electricity from a 33 kV sub-station at Tibbia College to adjoining localities, ensuring the college's priority and preventing commercial misuse.
Surinder Narang & Anr. v. Madhu Rani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the respondent's ownership of the property based on registered conveyance deed and rejecting appellants' claim of ownership despite alleged contributions.
Bishnu Das v. Bishwatosh Das and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree based on a bona fide family settlement, dismissing a delayed application by a defendant to set aside the decree and emphasizing the sanctity of family arrangements in civil disputes.
Dinesh Kumar Mittal v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a murder accused at the final trial stage but directed the trial court to expedite final arguments and limit oral submissions to ensure speedy disposal.
Mahendra Sinsinwar v. Union of India; Girdhari Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that deputation to Intelligence Bureau does not confer a legal right to permanent absorption, affirming the parent department's discretion to deny absorption and repatriate personnel after the maximum deputation period.
RAM KARAN PATHAK v. STATE
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a government official for accepting bribe, validating the sanction for prosecution and affirming that demand and acceptance of illegal gratification can be inferred from conduct and corroborated evidence.
Aspire Investments Pvt Ltd v. Nexgen Edusolutions Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim arbitral award dismissing possession on an unregistered lease, holding that such lease is month-to-month and terminable by notice, and restored the petitioner’s application for fresh consideration.
Rajender Prasad v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that a registered relinquishment deed extinguishes rights in property and an unregistered Will cannot override it, thereby denying the petitioner title based on unregistered documents executed after relinquishment.
M/S. GOLDSPIN INDUSTRIES LTD. v. AUTHORIZED OFFICER, CANARA BANK & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of the petitioner's appeal under SARFAESI Act for failure to pay the balance amount under a Tripartite Agreement, affirming the bank's lawful possession and sale of the secured property.
GAIL India Limited v. M/S Avinash EM Projects Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting for submitting forged financial documents must be proportionate and remanded the matter to the authority to reconsider the blacklisting period without being bound by the integrity pact's maximum limit.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Dr. Smit Rajput
The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's order allowing DU students partial admission to GGSIPU's PG medical seats, holding that without proper pleadings and cause of action, courts should not decide academic questions on institutional preference in admissions.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Dr. Smit Rajput
The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's order allowing DU students partial admission to GGSIPU PG medical seats, dismissing the appeal as infructuous due to loss of cause of action and lack of pleadings on reciprocal admission rights.
Mohan Nair v. Rajiv Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to comply with final rent control orders directing restoration and reconstruction constitutes contempt, allowing the tenant to reconstruct premises without NDMC permission and setting aside dismissal of contempt proceedings.
Vandana Chauhan v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's higher eligibility criterion of 50% marks for LLB admission, ruling it valid despite the Bar Council of India's minimum requirement of 45%.
Nehavarshney v. Kamal Kant Varshney
The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance awarded to the appellant and directed payment of school fees, rejecting attempts at amicable settlement due to changed circumstances and fresh demands.
Praveen Mahto v. Rita Mahto
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal with liberty to file a fresh petition on desertion, directing compliance with procedural requirements including appearance in Family Court and furnishing correct addresses.
Vikas v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a letter declaring licenses fake, granting liberty to the petitioners to pursue separate legal remedies against the letter.