Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Ranjeet Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from dowry death under Section 304-B IPC to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, reducing the sentence accordingly based on the unreliability of the second dying declaration and insufficient evidence of cruelty linked to dowry.
Mahtab & Ors v. Abdul Wahid
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide residential requirement and ownership were established, and the tenant's denial of ownership without evidence was insufficient to grant leave to defend.
Prit Pal Singh v. Ramesh Kumar Dora
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of leave to defend in eviction proceedings without trial on triable issues and non-disclosure of material facts by the landlord is legally erroneous and granted leave to defend to the tenant.
SH ASHOK KUMAR AHUJA & ANR v. SH GULAB RAI KHANCHANDANI
The Delhi High Court upheld the Executing Court's suo moto correction of an eviction order under Section 152 CPC to include omitted premises details, dismissing the petition challenging the correction.
Akhil Aggarwal v. State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a criminal case involving allegations of forgery and cheating in property sale transactions, emphasizing the gravity of offences and prima facie evidence against accused.
Akhil Aggarwal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and cheating in property sale transactions, holding that serious criminal allegations with prima facie evidence preclude bail despite civil dispute elements.
Tarun Singhal v. Devender Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that only a registered sale deed confers title and possession rights, which the plaintiff failed to establish.
M/S C-1 INDIA PVT LTD v. E-PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's copyright infringement suit against defendants who circumvented prior injunctions by forming a new company, piercing the corporate veil and granting absolute injunctions.
Yuvraj Singh v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC where the Defendant raised triable issues disputing the Plaintiff's contract payment claims, denying summary judgment.
North Delhi Power Limited v. Rajesh Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that civil liability for electricity theft under Section 154(5) of the Electricity Act, 2003 must be determined based on evidence, applying twice the tariff for twelve months if the exact theft period is indeterminable, overruling arbitrary assumptions and inconsistent prior regulations.
Imarti Devi v. Paras Ram
The Delhi High Court held that after setting aside an ex parte decree, the dispossessed party is entitled to immediate restitution of possession under Sections 144 and 151 CPC, and the trial court must decide such applications promptly without deferring them pending the main suit.
Sh. Vijay Kumar v. Munna (Pahlwan) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a property mortgage dispute due to lack of prima facie case and credible evidence.
DELHI POWER COMPANY LTD. v. G.C.GARG & ORS.
A decree against the dissolved Delhi Vidyut Board binds its successor DISCOMs to whom employee services are transferred, and liability lies only with the correct successor entity.
M/S R.M. Enterprises v. Shri Radhey Sham Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to set aside an ex parte decree, holding that service by registered post with refusal report is valid and mere affidavit denial does not rebut presumption of service.
Shakuntala Devi & Ors. v. Suresh Jain
The Delhi High Court held that legal heirs not residing with or financially dependent on a deceased residential tenant do not inherit tenancy rights under the Delhi Rent Control Act, making a suit for possession maintainable in civil court and requiring trial of disputed facts.
Urmil Kapur & Ors. v. Anand Swarup Mehta & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on grounds of bona fide requirement, emphasizing strict compliance with the 15-day period for filing leave to defend under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Yadvinder Kaur v. Guru Nanak Public School
The Delhi High Court directed payment of arrears of salary to a retired employee in accordance with the 6th Pay Commission recommendations, relying on a prior court order and the respondent's failure to contest the petition.
Prem Nath v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a government servant for unauthorized absence, upholding the validity of the disciplinary order and emphasizing the necessity of exhausting statutory remedies.
TATA SONS LIMITED v. GINA KILINDO & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte interim injunction restraining defendants from using the well-known 'TATA' trademark and related domain names, holding such use amounts to trademark infringement and passing off.
Sanju Devi and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that succession certificate proceedings require an admitted factum of death established by a civil court decree and dismissed the appeal relying on presumed civil death.