Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that separate appeals must be filed for each assessment year with payment of separate court fees, but allowed hearing on a consolidated paper book to avoid duplication.
Arpanakapoor v. NDMC
The Delhi High Court directed that appeals against MCD orders lie before the District Judge, who may condone delay and consider the appeal on merits.
Suman & Ors. v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by awarding additional amount for gratuitous services while upholding the original award for permanent disability and loss of amenities.
Pappu v. State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC based on reliable injured witness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's claim of false implication and minor discrepancies.
Deepanjan Lahiri v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a cryptic summoning order issued without proper application of mind for petitioners placed in column No. 12 of the charge-sheet and directed the trial court to reconsider the summons afresh.
Lal Chand v. Maya Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's better title and bona fide requirement suffice without proving absolute ownership.
Gautam Khaitan & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the provisional attachment of petitioners' properties under Section 5(1) of the PMLA without a charge sheet filed under Section 173 CrPC, holding that prior notice is not required and the order was passed by an authorized officer with sufficient material.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory sharing of live sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati for terrestrial and DTH retransmission only, rejecting claims extending this to private cable operators, and affirmed the constitutional validity of related government notifications.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory sharing of live sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati for retransmission on terrestrial and DTH networks and validated the compulsory carriage of Doordarshan channels by cable operators, balancing public interest with private broadcasting rights.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory sharing of live sports broadcast signals with Prasar Bharati for terrestrial and DTH retransmission, rejecting claims that this extended to private cable operators, affirming the balance between content owners' rights and public interest in free access to sporting events.
Harish Chander v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a housing allotment by DDA without proof of dispatch of demand and cancellation letters is invalid and directed allotment to the petitioner under the Special Housing Scheme.
Vasantha Rajagopalan v. Govt. of NCT, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that procedural irregularities in the promotion process do not invalidate appointments in minority aided schools, entitling the petitioner to Principal's salary and pension benefits retrospectively.
Commissioner of Income Tax-III v. Shri Shyam Sunder Infrastructure (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that jurisdictional objections against an Assessing Officer must be raised within the statutory time limits under Section 124(3) of the Income Tax Act, and failure to do so bars such objections, validating the reassessment proceedings.
Bharov Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 based on an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences where continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Brijesh Kr. Gupta v. Shikha Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a statutory appeal under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 cannot be dismissed for non-compliance with conditions imposed by the appellate court, quashing the dismissal order and directing the appeal to be heard on merits.
Vipin Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ravi Singh v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, reaffirming the cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in such cases.
Brijesh Kumar Gupta v. Shikha Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a statutory appeal under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act cannot be made subject to an absolute pre-condition of depositing entire maintenance arrears before hearing, and directed interim deposit of 50% arrears with corresponding relief to the respondent.
Micky Kalra v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to summon additional witnesses can be allowed during the complainant’s evidence stage in a Section 138 NI Act case to ensure a just decision.
Saroj Devi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of delay in filing the charge-sheet and held that refusal to take cognizance under Section 406 IPC was valid due to lack of plausible explanation and material particulars.