Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Sandeep v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside murder convictions in a dowry death case, holding that circumstantial evidence did not exclude the possibility of suicide and benefit of doubt must be given to the accused.
Dinesh Chand Gupta v. Mahesh Chand Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that exclusive possession of an undivided share in a partitioned property cannot be granted without consent of all co-owners, remanding the matter for execution in accordance with the final decree.
Sandeep v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside murder convictions in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt and suicide could not be ruled out.
The Chief Executive Officer J and K Era Srinagar Kashmir v. Abhiram Infra Projects Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration seated in Delhi is governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 notwithstanding the contract's governing law being Jammu and Kashmir law, and dismissed the petitioner's challenge based on the Jammu and Kashmir Arbitration Act.
Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology v. GGSIP University
The Delhi High Court struck down the moratorium on affiliation of new educational institutions in NCR outside Delhi imposed by the Government and University as arbitrary, discriminatory, and ultra vires the governing Act, directing consideration of affiliation applications on merits.
Ajay Goel v. J.S. Bagga
The Delhi High Court granted unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant raised a plausible triable issue supported by a non-disclosed receipt indicating the amount was non-refundable.
P. Kanagasabhavathy v. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal to condone a 733-day delay in filing an appeal against a debt recovery adjudication order, holding that mere irregularity in service does not justify condonation when the order was received.
Uma Kapoor & Anr. v. Kapil Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitration award denying specific performance and allowing forfeiture of earnest money and refund of part payments, clarifying that procedural bars under Section 22(2) of the Specific Relief Act do not preclude equitable refund relief.
A.K. Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash delayed disciplinary proceedings against a retired government servant, directing expeditious completion of the proceedings while acknowledging the prejudice caused by the delay.
Abdul Wasim @ Majnu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld murder convictions of two appellants but modified the third appellant's conviction to simple injury, holding that common intention to kill was not shared by all three accused.
J.B. Texfab Private Limited v. Jai Shree Notebooks and Files Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between J.B. Texfab Private Limited and Jai Shree Notebooks and Files Private Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding no objections or prejudice to stakeholders.
Omwati Gupta & Ors. v. Sumitra Devi Goyal & Anr.
The court held that the limitation period for cancellation of a sale deed under Article 59 starts when the facts entitling cancellation become known, not from the date of execution, and dismissed the petition challenging the suit's maintainability.
Krishan Kumar Aggarwal & Ors v. Life Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant’s mere notice of lease termination does not absolve rent liability until actual vacant possession is delivered to the landlord.
Shri Vinod Gautam v. Shri Amir Chand
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to dismiss a possession suit as compromised based on an unregistered agreement to sell that did not confer ownership rights.
UP State Road Transport Corporation v. Mamta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal by UP State Road Transport Corporation, upholding the Tribunal's award of compensation for death caused by rash and negligent driving of its bus driver.
KANGRA HERB PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking ₹400 lakhs subsidy, holding that only the amount formally recommended by the State Level Steering Committee can be disbursed under the Central Government horticulture scheme.
Raju v. Vijay Singh Veram & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action requiring trial and that defense on merits cannot be considered at this stage.
M/S ANOOPAM INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S NEWGEN SPECIALITY PLASTIC LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs.58,82,284/- with interest in favor of the plaintiff in an ex-parte suit for unpaid dues supported by ledger accounts and dishonoured post-dated cheques.
Dr. Gurcharan Singh v. MCD
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners are entitled to retrospective appointment from 1989 as per its earlier judgment, unaffected by a separate candidate's later settlement, and directed MCD to comply accordingly.
Manoj Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order dismissing the petitioner’s claim for promotion to Additional Director General, holding that eligibility and seniority criteria under the 2003 Rules and approved relaxations were lawfully applied.