Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Ram Bhog Singh v. Rajiv Sinha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order applying the Supreme Court’s M. Nagraj principles, directing that reservation-based accelerated promotion does not confer seniority over general category officers without fulfilling constitutional conditions.
Shri Dev Raj & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of possession claims.
Suraj Pal Singh 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 compensation remains unpaid for over five years, granting the petitioners a declaration of lapse.
M/S DEVLOK PROPERTY PRIVATE LIMITED v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and a subsequent purchaser is entitled to this benefit.
Sudharshan Kumar Kapoor v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as time barred due to unjustified delay and upheld the impugned judgment assessing the land's market value based on binding precedent.
DKT INDIA v. HLL LIFECARE LTD. & ANR
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against trademark infringement but limited damages to nominal costs where the defendant ceased use upon awareness and sought amicable settlement.
Divya v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies between the prosecutrix's testimony and medical/forensic evidence, and concerns over her mental condition affecting credibility.
HAVELLS INDIA LTD & ANR v. T.T PLYBOARDS & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that the trademark "HAVELLS" is a well-known mark entitled to protection, granted permanent injunction against defendants' use, and directed surrender of infringing trademark registration and defacement of seized goods.
Resham Devi v. Vijaya Bank
The Delhi High Court held that delay and ineligibility under the Bank’s compassionate appointment Scheme disentitle the petitioner to relief, but directed reconsideration of her request to join the Pension Scheme.
V.K. Verma & Ors. v. Enforcement Director
The Delhi High Court held that no offence under Section 57 FERA arises for failure to pay penalty when recovery is stayed by the Appellate Tribunal, quashing complaint proceedings against the petitioners.
Ankur Mutreja v. SN Singhal Secretary, AECHBS
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for wilful disobedience of a court order relating to utensil washing at a community hall, holding that no prima facie case was made out given the respondent's apology and assurance of compliance.
Atul Sethi v. Inder Mohan Thapar
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for alleged breach of a settlement agreement, holding that enforcement must be through execution proceedings and not contempt absent a court order or undertaking.
Union of India v. Deepak Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded for land acquired under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, relying on the precedent set in Jai Singh v. Union of India.
M/S K.V. WALL MOUNT PVT. LTD. & ORS v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the bank's authority to publish photographs of wilful defaulters, affirming prior Bombay High Court and Supreme Court rulings that such publication is lawful under Rule 8.
M/S HARSHIT ENTERPRISES & ORS v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the bank's publication of wilful defaulters' photographs, holding such publication is authorized and not ultra vires under Rule 8.
M/S HIMEC INDIA LTD v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up of M/s Himec India Ltd after finding full compliance with statutory requirements and ordered its dissolution effective from the petition filing date.
H & B Stores Ltd. v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court approved H & B Stores Limited's petition for reduction of share capital to write off accumulated losses, confirming compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Pooja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the Municipal Corporation, affirming the owner's vicarious liability and rejecting the claim for recovery from the employee driver.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Tahsim Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award in a motor accident claim, confirming that the multiplier for loss of dependency is based on the deceased's age and that a 50% addition for future prospects is justified even for non-permanent employment.
Union of India v. Jagmohan Sahni
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a pension penalty imposed after a departmental inquiry was vitiated due to non-examination of witnesses and violation of natural justice.