Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M/S Pragun Buildtech (P) Ltd v. Sarla Aggarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a superstructure on leased land can be physically partitioned without DDA permission despite lease cancellation, directing partition as per preliminary decree.
Surender Kumar Arora & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that it has territorial jurisdiction to try offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC where part of the cause of action arises in Delhi, and refused to quash the FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kamlesh Kumari & Anr v. Rohtas Goyal & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that unnecessary impleadment of parties opposing their inclusion and lacking legal interest in a mandatory injunction suit is impermissible and set aside the trial court's order allowing such impleadment.
Rakesh Kumar v. Nitin Garg & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of impleadment of a former partner in eviction proceedings, holding that tenancy rights do not continue post partnership dissolution without assertion and impleadment of all joint tenants is not mandatory.
Baldev Raj Arora v. Mohinder Lal Sahgal
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on landlord's bonafide requirement for his son's business, dismissing tenant's revision petition and granting one year to vacate.
Sheila Devi & Anr. v. Santosh Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the validity of a 1971 registered sale deed proved under Section 90 of the Evidence Act, holding that a suit for possession can be decreed without the plaintiff's personal examination when title is duly proved and objections to mode of proof are waived if not timely raised.
Bhawani Shanker v. Bakshish Singh
The Delhi Rent Control Act does not apply to the Sagarpur area without a specific notification, and civil courts have jurisdiction over possession suits in such areas; abuse of process by contradictory legal positions is impermissible.
Sat Narain Gupta and Anr. v. Unknown
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeals upholding that the plaintiffs failed to prove the suit property's location and that the suit was barred by limitation under Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
A.N. Rastogi v. Central Bank of India
The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement of a bank officer for failing to obtain transfer of all securities as mandated, affirming that disciplinary proceedings can continue post-superannuation and related penalties and withholding of benefits are lawful.
Krishan Dutt Sharma v. Saket District Court Lawyers Chambers Allotment Committee
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for allotment of chambers at Saket Courts requires advocates to primarily practice through actual court appearances at Patiala House Courts, dismissing a petition by an advocate relying on chamber practice alone.
Brij Mohan v. Ishwari Prasad Nigam
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bonafide residential requirement, affirming limited revisional interference under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Mahender Tiwari v. Ishwari Prasad Nigam
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord’s bona fide residential requirement under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming limited supervisory revisionary jurisdiction and granting the tenant six months to vacate.
R V Ahirwal v. K.K. Sachan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed defamation proceedings against a public servant for lack of prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C., holding that prosecution without such sanction is barred when the alleged offence arises from official duty.
Laxmi Narain v. Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a police officer for destroying evidence without prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC, emphasizing mandatory protection for public servants and the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process.
Rajender Singh v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s plea for premature release of compensation amount held in FDR under a Lok Adalat award, citing genuine financial need.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Usha
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to pay third party compensation despite dishonor of premium cheque and cancellation of the cover note, with remedy lying against the insured.
Mahender Singh v. Jagjit Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed enhancement of compensation for conveyance and special diet expenses incurred during prolonged hospitalization in a motor accident claim appeal.
SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. JASBIR SINGH
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a small compensation award by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal without issuing notice, holding that similar issues in a connected appeal would be decided separately.
Neo Foods Pvt. Ltd. v. Neo Milk Products Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the trademark 'Neo' for milk products, affirming the Plaintiff's exclusive rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, during the pendency of the suit.
Dabur India Ltd. v. Real Drinks Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Plaintiff's right to restrain Defendant No.1 from using the identical mark 'REAL' outside Goa, holding that the suit for trademark infringement is maintainable despite Defendant's registrations and granted an interim injunction accordingly.