Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Darshan Panjali v. Raj Dulari
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on the ground of landlord's bonafide requirement for family accommodation, limiting revisional interference under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Sanjay Chug v. Opender Nath Ahuja & Anr
The High Court allowed the tenant's petition granting leave to defend eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that triable issues regarding the landlord's bonafide requirement and alternative accommodation must be adjudicated at trial.
Basanti Devi v. Chandrawati
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to enforce a compromise decree despite delayed payment, directing payment with interest and possession delivery, holding that ownership does not transfer automatically on default without execution proceedings.
Vijay Kumar Sharma v. Desh Raj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that the appellant, being only a partner of the tenant, had no settled possession or tenancy rights over the suit premises, relying on his own admissions and evidence.
Ponty Singh v. Anu Singh Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for anti-suit injunction restraining the defendant's Singapore divorce proceedings as infructuous, emphasizing the principle of forum conveniens and the plaintiff's failure to amend pleadings or disclose material facts.
M/S CHINATRUST COMMERCIAL BANK v. M/S LILIPUT KIDSWEAR LIMITED
The Delhi High Court admitted the winding up petition against a company that failed to honor admitted debts and undertakings, appointing a provisional liquidator to ensure equitable asset distribution.
Mahesh Pal Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a teacher for demanding and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, reducing the sentence but affirming that inability to perform the official act does not absolve the offence.
The Commissioner of Police v. DTC
The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that dismissal of a government servant on grounds of criminal conviction without inquiry is constitutionally valid under Article 311(2)(a), and rules postponing dismissal until appeal disposal are directory, not mandatory.
Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India v. CAG
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional and statutory authority of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to conduct revenue audits of private telecom licensees under Article 149 and the Comptroller and Auditor General (DPC) Act, 1971.
Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India v. CAG
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional and statutory authority of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to conduct revenue audits of private telecom licensees under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, dismissing challenges to the validity of related regulatory provisions.
Pawan Pathak v. Chhajju Ram
The High Court upheld the eviction order based on bona fide requirement, holding that its revisional jurisdiction under Section 25-B of the Delhi Rent Control Act is limited and does not permit reappraisal of factual findings by the Rent Controller.
The Commissioner of Police v. DTC
The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that dismissal of a government servant convicted of a criminal offence without inquiry under Article 311(2)(a) is constitutionally valid and rules postponing disciplinary action until appeal disposal are directory, not mandatory.
Rajkumari Khanchandani v. The Management of SES, Baba Nebhraj Sr Sec School and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationary employee without departmental inquiry is valid and non-stigmatic if not founded on misconduct, and that a two-year probation clause without extension communication is not enforceable.
Amardeep Singh Chandhok & Anr. v. Kulbir Singh Chandhok & Ors.
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex parte injunction against a property registered in a third party's name, holding that plaintiffs failed to establish a prima facie case and injunction cannot be granted against non-parties without a timely declaration suit.
Daya Ram v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal penalty imposed on a BSF constable for misappropriation of goods, holding the penalty disproportionate and directing reinstatement with liberty to impose an appropriate penalty.
Shyam Mishra v. Madhu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree declaring the plaintiff's registered documents valid, dismissing the defendant's claim based on forged documents, and directing possession recovery and demolition of unauthorized construction.
Dalbir Singh v. Nirmal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for specific performance of a land sale agreement despite delay and price escalation, holding that imperfect title and delay caused by the seller do not bar enforcement of the contract.
Chameleon Resources Ltd. v. Tata Tea Ltd.
The High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the trial court's dismissal of the suit for failure of the plaintiff to lead evidence despite ample opportunities and procedural directions.
Komal Nagpal v. Kamal Nagpal
The Delhi High Court held that surrender of tenancy rights in violation of an injunction order amounts to wilful disobedience and civil contempt, rendering such surrender illegal and ineffective.
Sugeeta Chhabra v. Harish Nayar
The Delhi High Court held that an unsigned and unattested draft Will is invalid, allowing the plaintiff's summary decree for partition as the deceased died intestate.