Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Surender Kumar & Ors. v. Seema & Ors.
The court held that judgment debtors who delay handing over possession despite payment cannot claim interest on the deposited sum, which shall accrue to the decree holders.
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Novartis AG & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ad-interim injunction restraining Ranbaxy from infringing Novartis' patent on Vildagliptin, clarifying that concealment of an abandoned patent application does not bar interim relief and that patent validity challenges require full adjudication.
S. Paramjit Singh & Anr. v. Khazanchi Ram Mittal
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that bonafide necessity without triable issue mandates eviction and setting aside the leave to defend granted by the Rent Controller.
Raju & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 308, 324, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. while emphasizing cautious exercise in serious offences.
Pawan Mittal & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
CDR CSS DEOPA (RETD) v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DGR policy limiting ex-servicemen security agencies empanelled before 09.07.2012 to a cumulative quota of 300 guards, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the impugned order declaring his agency non-operational for exceeding this quota.
Gian Chand Udar v. Jawahar Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's discretionary orders allowing recall of a witness for cross-examination and admission of certified judicial records in land acquisition compensation proceedings.
SHRI DHARAM SINGH v. SHRI SANDEEP & ORS.
The court held that a consent decree obtained against one defendant cannot be executed against another non-party defendant, and dismissed the execution appeal accordingly.
Daren Developers Private Limited v. Regional Director
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation between multiple private limited companies under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding no objections and ensuring statutory compliance.
Lupin Limited v. Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of an ad-interim injunction in a trademark dispute to permit liquidation of existing stock upon affidavit disclosure, emphasizing expeditious disposal of applications under Order 39 Rule 4 CPC.
Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a violent incident between two groups was a sudden quarrel without unlawful assembly, acquitted appellants of rioting charges, and modified convictions to culpable homicide and grievous hurt accordingly.
Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court held that a violent incident arising from a sudden quarrel does not constitute unlawful assembly or rioting, acquitting appellants of related charges and modifying convictions to reflect individual culpability under lesser offences.
Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a violent incident arising from a sudden quarrel does not constitute unlawful assembly or rioting, altered a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and acquitted appellants of related group offences.
Gurmail Singh v. SM Sethi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing oral medical evidence to assess permanent disability and loss of future earnings.
New India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Deepak Sinclairs
The Delhi High Court partially allowed appeals to modify compensation in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects enhancement to 15%, disallowing personal expenses deduction in injury cases, and enhancing medical expenses, while rejecting claims for hip replacement surgery.
Nripendra Kumar Aggarwal v. S.L. Aggarwal & Others
In a partition suit involving disputed access, the court held that the upper floors have permissive access through the common front passage, rejecting exclusive possession claims by the ground floor occupant and allowing sale by auction with access conditions.
Suresh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of unauthorized occupants from railway land, holding that judicial review is limited to procedure and eviction under the Public Premises Act does not violate fundamental rights if conducted lawfully.
Pawan Chawla v. State
Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Section 138 NI Act lies only in the Court where the cheque is dishonoured, setting aside Delhi Court's trial orders and directing complaint to be filed in Noida.
Munshi Ram v. State; Rohtash Kanwar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of police officers for bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that credible evidence and statutory presumptions suffice despite hostile witnesses and minor procedural inconsistencies.
Manoj Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of support.