Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Inder Pal Juneja v. The Commercial Bank Employees Co-operative Urban (S.E.) Thrift & Credit Society Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order returning a plaint for malicious prosecution suit due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the suit to be filed in Rohtak where the cause of action arose.
Bhaichung Bhutia v. Soumik Dutta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from publishing defamatory statements against Bhaichung Bhutia, balancing freedom of expression with protection of reputation under Article 19(2) of the Constitution.
Narender Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping, robbery, and murder based on lawful recoveries of the deceased's belongings from the accused and the presumption of guilt arising from unexplained possession under the Indian Evidence Act.
Union of India and Ors. v. Ravi Shankar Kumar Sinha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a dismissal order where the disciplinary authority's disagreement note was conclusive rather than tentative and critical evidence was not properly proved, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in departmental proceedings.
Satish Chand Kasana & Anr. v. Chandra Shekhar Yadav & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a tractor-trolley used for agricultural purposes can be driven with an LMV (Non-Transport) license and the insurance company alone is liable to pay compensation without recourse to recover from the insured.
Rajesh Rishi Dev v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of appellants for kidnapping and wrongful confinement of a minor child based on credible eyewitness and mobile phone evidence.
Sanjay @ Punti & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 307 IPC and held that compromise during appeal in serious offences does not warrant acquittal or sentence reduction, especially where accused have criminal antecedents.
Kheta Lal Patel & Anr. v. Jerun Nissa & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to treat an earlier judgment as res judicata for possession, holding that settled possession cannot be disturbed without due process and tenancy status was not conclusively determined.
North Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S Harchan Dass Gupta Const. Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation due to delay in refiling beyond the prescribed period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that such delay cannot be condoned without sufficient cause.
Gopi Ram v. Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal & Anr.
Civil courts lack jurisdiction over disputes involving SARFAESI Act enforcement measures, which must be challenged before the Debts Recovery Tribunal, and secured creditors must follow due process before evicting lessees.
Rais Mian v. Abdul Samad
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant from commercial premises under section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlord's bona fide requirement genuine and rejecting tenant's leave to defend application.
Commissioner of Income Tax – III v. M/S R.R. Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the levy of interest under Section 217(1A) of the Income Tax Act on an assessee's default in paying advance tax despite filing an estimate, reversing the ITAT's deletion of such interest.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Navodaya Castles Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, the assessee must prove identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of share subscribers beyond mere documentation, and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication where material indicated accommodation entries.
Kaushalya Devi (Deceased) Through LRs v. Shanti Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing payment of reasonable interim user charges during the pendency of an eviction appeal under the Delhi Rent Control Act, relying on the Supreme Court's Atma Ram Properties precedent.
Lurgi India International Services Private Limited v. Air Liquide Engineering India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors due to their consent and absence of creditors.
Chatter Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of retrospective pay arrears to a petitioner promoted later than his juniors, holding that cadre restructuring did not amount to automatic upgradation without compliance with promotion procedures.
Pappu @ Jolly v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and failure to exclude other possibilities, emphasizing strict scrutiny of last seen evidence and recovery in slum murder cases.
Jai Bhagwan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld termination of a temporary government employee without departmental enquiry, holding that habitual misconduct rendering him unfit for service justified termination under Rule 5 of the Central Civil Service (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965.
Roopesh Rai Sikand v. The Federal Bank Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit as withdrawn after the plaintiff satisfied the bank’s mortgage claim, directing return of title deeds and issuance of a No Dues Certificate, affirming protection for bona fide purchasers upon discharge of secured debts.
Shri Samiullah & Ors. v. Sh. Rafiullah & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a forged Will without consent of all heirs is invalid under Muslim Personal Law, and ordered partition of property according to intestate succession shares.