Delhi High Court
82,660 judgments
Vikram Behl v. Sudhir Behl and Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit for partition of the deceased's movable assets after verifying bank balances and directed distribution as per prior orders, with parties bearing their own costs.
Hazrat Maulana Arshad Madani v. Maulana Qari Mohammad Usman
The Delhi High Court held that a suit by office bearers of an unregistered society challenging rival leadership is maintainable despite earlier suits, as the plaint discloses a cause of action and is not barred by res judicata or procedural objections.
Suresh Kumar v. State of Delhi
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, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
A.S. Kain & Anr. v. Managing Director, National Seeds Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the employer's right to recall ad hoc promotions and recover excess payments made within five years, rejecting the petitioners' claim to retain higher pay under invalid promotions.
PROFESSOR J.P. SHRIVASTAVA v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that seniority alone does not entitle a professor to be appointed Head of Department under University of Delhi statutes, affirming the Vice-Chancellor’s administrative discretion in such appointments.
Master Arham (Minor) & Anr v. Abhinav Jain
The Delhi High Court granted interim maintenance of Rs.17,500 per month to a wife and minor child under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, emphasizing the petitioner's current unemployment and the defendant's income.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd. v. Bijender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company's appeal to recover compensation paid due to the insured's willful breach of policy terms, emphasizing procedural compliance and adverse inference against the insured's failure to rebut.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KEDARNATH & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of the two-wheeler driver based on eyewitness testimony and enhanced the compensation awarded for the deceased's death in a motor accident, clarifying principles on evidence and quantum of damages.
Naveesh Tejpal alias Kittu Tejpal v. Kunwar alias Minty Tejpal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a grievously injured motor accident victim with permanent disability, emphasizing just and fair compensation reflecting loss of earning capacity and attendant care.
Administrator General Sanjay Dewan v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Sale Deeds and Will purportedly executed after the death of the owner are forged and invalid, decreed the plaintiff's suit for declaration and cancellation of forged documents, and ordered cancellation of illegal mutation.
N C B v. Okwara Ugonna Donatus
The Delhi High Court dismissed narcotics petitions against foreign nationals due to inability to locate them but allowed revival if they are found later.
Sunita Makkar & Ors v. M/S D-Square Trading Co
The Delhi High Court disposed of civil suits based on a settlement agreement recorded before its Mediation and Conciliation Centre, ordering refund of court fees and binding parties to the settlement terms.
Jyoti Aggarwal v. Virender Bhandari
The Delhi High Court decreed civil suits in terms of a mediation settlement, directing release of deposited funds and disposing of related applications.
BHUWANKANSAL v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an appeal for delay and directed that the appeal be decided on merits by the Delhi School Tribunal.
Guru Charan v. New Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the constitution and functioning of the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, holding that disputes regarding street vendors' status must be resolved by the Committee and dismissed writ petitions seeking injunctions against eviction.
Mukesh Kumar Sharma v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking promotion to Technical Assistant posts due to lack of feeder cadre status and qualifications, allowing petitioners liberty to seek direct recruitment with eligibility relaxation.
IFCI Factors Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the return of complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on jurisdictional grounds, ruling that cheques payable at par can be presented at any locality but complaints must be filed in courts of competent jurisdiction.
Swapan Kohli v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner wrongly allotted a reserved category flat is entitled to pay rates prevailing at the original allotment date and directed DDA to allot an alternative flat at those rates.
Vinod Chawla & Ors. v. Food Inspector (Department of PFA)
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against food vendors for alleged misbranding due to missing batch number and best before date on labels, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory labeling rules but allowing relief where notifications mandating such were withdrawn.