Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Sh. Puran
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing regularisation of a Muster Roll Driver by relaxing educational qualifications, emphasizing that a public authority cannot selectively enforce Recruitment Rules.
Aravali Infrapower Ltd & Anr v. R.B. Gupta & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the defamation suit was maintainable in Delhi, dismissed the defendant's applications for rejection of plaint and stay of suit under Sections 10 and Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, allowing the suit to proceed.
Lakhi Chand Paswan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of a convicted NDPS offender to the period already undergone, maintaining the fine, recognizing judicial discretion where no minimum sentence is prescribed.
Vikas Kumar v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for compassionate appointment under the Scheme, holding that vacancies not utilized within one year and the prescribed 5% ceiling cannot be carried forward or reconsidered.
Vijay Kumari v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed pre-arrest bail applications in a criminal trespass and theft case, holding that serious allegations and lack of evidence of forcible dispossession do not warrant bail.
Dr. Mukul Gupta v. Management Development Institute & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arising entirely in Gurgaon precluded jurisdiction despite the decision being taken at Delhi.
M/S LANCOME PARFUMS ET BEAUTE AND CIE v. MR. NAVIN AND ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Lancome against defendants using a deceptively similar mark ‘LANCOM’, holding that trademark ownership confers exclusive rights and manufacturing licenses do not permit infringement.
Bijender Chauhan @ Bijender Kumar v. Financial Eyes (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of an execution petition pursuant to an out-of-court settlement and directed the original suit to be listed for disposal in terms of the settlement.
Jarden Consumer Solutions of India (P) Ltd. v. Rahul Mehta
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement agreement reached through court-annexed mediation, disposed of the suit accordingly, and granted the plaintiff a 50% refund of court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.
Sardar Satwant Singh v. Lakh Raj Sehgal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming bona fide requirement of landlord’s family members and rejecting tenant’s challenge to ownership and tenancy rights.
Laveen Maan v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, and 471 IPC based on an amicable compromise between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Manjit Singh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile and against the ends of justice.
Manoj Raturi v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order directing the petitioner to pay ₹4,000 per month to his wife and child, holding that income should be assessed realistically including minimum wages, despite the petitioner’s claimed unemployment.
Ashok Gupta & Anr v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Pardeep v. Jyoti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to end futile criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Amit Yadav & Ors v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement and mutual resolution of the matrimonial dispute, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Rattandeep Babraa v. State
Pre-arrest bail was denied to the husband accused of cruelty and misappropriation of dowry articles due to the gravity of allegations, ongoing investigation, and flight risk.
Mahesh Aggarwal v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the promotion of amicable dispute resolution.
Vijay Kumari v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed pre-arrest bail applications in a criminal trespass and theft case, holding that serious allegations and lack of evidence negated bail entitlement despite pending civil property dispute.
Anurag Sharma v. Prem Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's order directing construction on a disputed property subject to the petitioners' right to seek partition adjudication before a civil court, allowing the directions to operate as interim measures.