Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Pawan Kumar & Anr. v. Sat Narain Kaushik (Deceased) through LRs & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, finding the landlord's bona fide requirement of the premises for residential use was established despite tenant's objections.
Sh. Santanu Sur v. Gail India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a writ petition for refund of bond money deducted under a contract was barred by limitation and not maintainable, emphasizing that recovery of money is a civil remedy not ordinarily entertained under writ jurisdiction.
Anwar Parvez v. Mohd Faheem & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's amendment application to add rendition of accounts relief, holding that Order VI Rule 17 CPC permits such amendments before framing of issues to prevent injustice.
Sanjay Bansal v. Monika Gupta
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance of an Agreement to Sell where the vendor failed to execute the Sale Deed despite receipt of consideration and the vendee's readiness to perform.
Rekha Chopra v. State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur
The Delhi High Court held that a bank is not obliged to disclose customer information under the RTI Act unless the applicant is authorized or larger public interest justifies disclosure, affirming fiduciary exemption under Section 8.
PT. MUNSHI RAM & ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking enhancement of damages for breach of contract due to insufficient pleading and evidence supporting the claimed amount.
Energy Savers India Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Sh. Ajit Lal Tandon
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order restoring a suit dismissed in default due to an inadvertent error, emphasizing disposal on merits over technicalities.
Prithvi Singh v. Azadpur Agriculture Produce Market Committee
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order condoning a 4½ month delay in filing the written statement, holding that the prescribed period under CPC is directory and delay can be condoned on sufficient cause without mala fide intent.
Sudesh Kumar Gupta v. M/S. Nirula Handicraft Bazar Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition to amend the leave to defend application after the statutory period, reaffirming the sanctity of the 15-day limit and condemning repeated frivolous delays in bonafide necessity eviction proceedings.
Satish Rana v. Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed prompt identification and removal of encroachments on public roads in specified villages in compliance with Supreme Court directions, while respecting legal remedies and court orders.
PIL Mumbai Pvt Ltd v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 471, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between accused and complainant, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Avinash Arya
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to compensate accident victims even if the driver had a fake license, provided the vehicle owner exercised reasonable care in verifying the driver's credentials.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Avinash Arya
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation despite the driver holding a fake license if the vehicle owner exercised reasonable care in verifying the driver’s credentials.
Vikas Kumar v. Sunit Kumar & Anr.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by including loss of future promotion and increased conveyance allowance due to permanent disability sustained in the accident.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INS. CO. LTD. v. RAJA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded to a permanently disabled minor in a motor accident claim, recalculating attendant charges and loss of income in line with Supreme Court guidelines and disallowing interest on future expenses.
Wazir Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
D.P. Jindal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the LDCE for promotion to Assistant Engineer is a competitive examination and directed the finalization of seniority lists balancing merit and eligibility, setting aside the CAT's contrary finding.
D.P. Jindal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the LDCE is a competitive examination and directed the CPWD to finalize the seniority list balancing merit and eligibility, setting aside the CAT's contrary finding.
Orient Home Accents Private Limited v. Regional Director (Northern Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Delhi High Court confirmed the reduction of share capital of Orient Home Accents Pvt. Ltd. under Sections 100 to 104 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with the procedure under Section 101(2) due to absence of creditor objections.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. M.G. Share & Stock Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that short term capital gains from shares held as investments cannot be treated as business income where separate portfolios are maintained and classified at purchase.