Delhi High Court
82,660 judgments
M/S OK Play India Limited v. Pradeep Tayal
The Delhi High Court held that a clear jurisdiction clause in a purchase order prevails over conflicting clauses in subsequent documents, directing the suit to be filed in the court having jurisdiction as per the contract.
Adil Hussain v. Amtul Shamim
The Delhi High Court held that sending a rent demand notice by registered post and UPC to the correct address raises a presumption of valid service under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing the tenant's challenge to eviction on grounds of invalid notice.
Tarun Batra & Anr v. Roopa Sood
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining unauthorized removal of load bearing walls without municipal sanction, emphasizing structural safety and statutory compliance under the DMC Act, 1957.
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the reviewing authority’s order on drug price fixation under the repealed DPCO 1995 and remanded the matter for a fresh reasoned decision in light of the DPCO 2013 replacement.
M/S MASUMI OVERSEAS PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
The Delhi High Court held that an entity cannot be placed on the Denied Entity List without being heard and allowed the petitioner to continue exports subject to safeguards pending adjudication.
Kshitiz Diwakar v. Delhi University & Anr.
The court held that admission deadlines must be strictly followed and rejected a late MBA admission application, while directing future admission schedules to be fixed after CAT results are declared to ensure fairness.
Dansingh v. State GNCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity narcotics case due to credible intercepted evidence, risk of witness tampering, and prior absconding.
Deepak v. State
The Delhi High Court exercised its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to order that sentences in three separate FIRs run concurrently, considering the petitioner’s prolonged custody and family circumstances.
Sanjay Mishra v. State
The Delhi High Court exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to order concurrent running of sentences in two separate FIRs, allowing the petition and directing the petitioner's release if not required elsewhere.
Jage Ram & Anr. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellant Vedo due to material inconsistencies in multiple dying declarations, holding that conviction cannot safely rest solely on unreliable dying declarations.
Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd & Anr v. Union of India Ministry of Railway & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a Ministry of Railways Circular disbanding terminal charges does not apply to private freight terminals granted rights under Railway Board Policies and directed the respondents to ensure the Circular's inapplicability to the petitioners.
Meenu Aggarwal v. SDMC & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for contempt against SDMC, holding that no contempt arose from a good faith statement about unauthorized construction later confirmed by inspection.
Surat Singh College of Education Thr Shri Surat Singh Jankalyan Trust v. Juglal Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against NCTE authorities for alleged non-compliance of its order, directing them to consider the petitioner’s application under the new regulations for the academic year 2015-2016.
K V R Murthy v. Dharamwati Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the landlord's bona fide requirement for eviction under Section 14(1)(e) DRC Act and dismissed the tenant's petition challenging the refusal of leave to defend.
Rajeev Agnihotri v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act despite court stay orders, and the 2015 Ordinance proviso does not affect vested rights.
DEV PRATAP SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as possession was not taken and compensation was not paid, with the 2015 proviso excluding periods only where possession is taken and compensation deposited.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. BHAGVIR SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Sections 186, 353, and 333 IPC, emphasizing that appellate courts should not interfere with acquittals based on possible views of evidence absent perversity or manifest error.
Manoj Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation have not been effected within five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.
Sukhveer Singh Dagar & Ors. 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 compensation remains unpaid for over five years after the award, regardless of possession disputes.
Tarun Batra & Anr v. Roopa Sood
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining unauthorized removal or alteration of structural walls without municipal sanction to protect building safety.