Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Sh. Om Prakash & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of transferees pendente lite under Order XXII Rule 10 CPC in land acquisition proceedings, rejecting the petitioners' challenge based on the Land Acquisition Act being a complete code.
Lokesh Thukral v. Select Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit concerning 'Food Fiesta' by consent following a settlement restraining the defendant from using the mark.
Rizwan Perwez & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from family disputes under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sushil Kumar v. The Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court apportioned liability for delayed salary payments between the school and Directorate of Education, directing payment of arrears with interest to a re-employed retired principal.
Bihari Lal Kalra & Anr. v. Sodhi Lal & Others
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for deceased's dependents based on minimum wages and multiplier method but upheld injury compensation awarded to the injured claimant due to lack of evidence of permanent disability.
Bhuwan Ram & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority between direct recruits and promotees must be fixed based on actual appointment year following the rotation of vacancies principle, rejecting retrospective seniority claims by direct recruits despite recruitment delays caused by litigation.
Bhuwan Ram & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that direct recruits delayed by litigation are entitled to seniority interspersed with promotees based on recruitment year and quota rotation, applying relevant Office Memoranda and Supreme Court precedents.
Ramona Jind v. Sohnu Mohan
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a respondent who failed to sign documents based on a legal opinion, holding that no wilful breach of court undertaking or order was made out.
Anita Kumari Sihmar v. State and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition on maintainability grounds with liberty to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal, directing the DSSSB to consider the petitioner’s representation before the scheduled examination.
Sushma Berlia & Ors. v. Kamal Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining a parents' association from unauthorized use of the registered trademark 'APEEJAY', holding that passing off applies even to non-profit bodies causing public confusion.
Mount Carmel School Society v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for interim stay of construction on land allotted by DDA, holding the writ petition barred by res judicata and lacking a prima facie case.
M/S Scantel (P) Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court ordered the final dissolution of M/S Scantel (P) Limited under section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator and permitting transfer of remaining funds to the Common Pool Fund after no claims were received and assets were exhausted.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors. v. M/S. GRAPHISADS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for tortious damages accrues from the date of the wrongful act and dismissed the suit as barred by limitation since it was filed beyond one year from the alleged illegal removal of advertisement.
Commissioner of Income Tax -9 v. Narain Dass Taneja
The High Court held that reassessment under Section 147 is invalid if the assessee has made full and true disclosure of material facts during the original assessment, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Bihari Lal Kalra & Anr. v. Sodhi Lal & Others
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for deceased’s dependents based on minimum wages and future prospects, but upheld injury compensation awarded to the claimant due to lack of evidence of permanent disability.
Sonu v. Pritika Fashions Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' leave to defend application in a summary suit based on dishonoured cheques, holding their defence to be sham and decreeing recovery of Rs.31 lakhs with interest in favour of the plaintiff.
IFCI FACTORS LTD. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS
Delhi courts lack territorial jurisdiction to try Section 138 NI Act complaints based on multi-city cheques presented at non-home branches; jurisdiction lies only where the cheque is dishonoured at the home branch.
Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. M/S Lancer Convent Senior Secondary School
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing enhanced compensation to employees illegally terminated without due process, emphasizing the employer's burden to prove gainful employment post-termination and invalidity of unapproved settlements.
Rajesh Dabas v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of the petitioner’s claim, holding that the disciplinary enquiry was fair and the punishment of compulsory retirement for involvement in theft was justified.
Sunita Aggarwal and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Tehsildar to re-examine and correct the mutation and revenue records for disputed land in accordance with registered sale deeds.