Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M/S COIM INDIA PVT LTD v. REXOR INDIA LTD & ORS
In a suit for recovery under Order 37 CPC, the Delhi High Court decreed the plaintiff's claim due to the defendants' failure to file or press an application for leave to defend, awarding interest on the decretal amount.
Salil Maheshwari v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that appointments cannot exceed the number of vacancies advertised in judicial service examinations, upholding administrative restrictions due to infrastructure constraints and dismissing claims for appointment beyond advertised posts.
Monica Malik v. Amit Malik
The High Court set aside the Family Court's order closing the petitioner's evidence for a single default in appearance, allowing her to be cross-examined and lead evidence subject to costs.
Manju Sabharwal v. Arun Sabharwal
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition to transfer divorce cases from Tis Hazari to Saket courts, holding that mere convenience and proximity do not justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.
Pawan Sahani & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellants' conviction for attempt to murder and obstruction of police but reduced the sentence from seven to three years considering mitigating factors.
Aspective Vanijya Pvt Ltd and Anr v. Industrial Financial Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that upon default and valid notice under Section 176 of the Indian Contract Act, a lender may enforce securities including sale of pledged shares without court intervention, and refused interim injunction restraining such sale.
Savita & Ors. v. Sri Ram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for a matriculate and 50% future prospects addition, increasing non-pecuniary damages accordingly.
Manish Sareen v. Jaswant Raj Bhardwaj and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking clubbing of suits filed at different times and stages, holding that res judicata principles negate the need for clubbing under Section 24 CPC.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SH. DEV KUMAR PRASAD AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, holding it liable to pay compensation to an injured employee driver under the Employee’s Compensation Act despite discrepancies in the driver’s license and failure to lead evidence.
Jai Yodhad v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act, ruling that procedural compliance and credible police evidence suffice even without public witnesses or vehicle logbook production.
Pushpa Sharma v. V.V. Gujral & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ejectment of a tenant who sublet premises at a rent exceeding the Rent Act threshold, holding that such subletting removes Rent Act protection and entitles the landlord to possession and mesne profits.
Ganga Sagar Chaurasia v. Sheela & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal in a rent recovery suit, holding that ownership claims require documentary proof and that dismissal in default does not bar subsequent suits.
Suman Taneja v. Rakesh Taneja and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that defenses based on benami transactions are barred under the Benami Act and that the appellant failed to prove ownership of the disputed property.
K.S.OIL LTD. v. RING INDIA INFOTECH PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that suits relating to immovable property must be filed in courts where the property is situated, and territorial jurisdiction cannot be conferred by agreement or waiver.
Sehzad @ Nadeem v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for armed robbery and extortion under Sections 394 and 398 IPC, dismissing the appeal for lack of merit.
SHEEL CHAND INDUSTRIES v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed refund of customs duty deposits with interest, holding that limitation under Section 27 cannot bar refund where the CESTAT set aside the demand and CBEC Circular mandates refund within three months.
Union of India v. Pratima Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to the widow of a deceased bona fide passenger under the Railways Act, 1989, affirming strict liability of Railways for untoward incidents during train travel.
State v. Hasim
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor girl who had voluntarily performed nikah and consented to live with him as his wife, emphasizing the importance of consent and the prosecution's failure to prove minority conclusively.
Rajender Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a conspiracy charge cannot be sustained against a petitioner when co-conspirators are acquitted, setting aside the disciplinary penalty imposed on him.
Life Technologies Corporation and Anr. v. ATZ Lab Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application in a trademark dispute due to lack of prima facie case, absence of written license, and plaintiffs' delay and acquiescence in defendants' use of disputed marks and domain names.