Delhi High Court
94,729 judgments
GOODWILL APPARTMENTS PVT LTD v. SPML INFRA LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendants raised triable issues indicating a bona fide defence.
Union of India v. Vishwas Bhamburkar
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Information Commission has authority to direct inquiries by public authorities to secure compliance with the RTI Act and dismissed the Union of India's petition challenging such a direction.
Khushi Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the ejectment order, holding that unauthorized occupation of Gram Sabha land must be evicted absent statutory lease or exceptional circumstances.
Indian Heritage Society & Anr v. Meher Malhotra & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the daughter of an Ambassador does not enjoy diplomatic immunity under Section 86 CPC and granted a permanent injunction protecting plaintiffs' copyright in photographs against her threatened misuse.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sangeeta Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to modify the compensation award by granting recovery rights against the driver and owner due to the driver's invalid licence at the time of the accident.
Sandeep Kaushik v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the skill test qualifying standards could not be arbitrarily prescribed post-advertisement, directing appointment of a candidate who cleared the main exam but failed the improperly conducted skill test.
Sanjeev Kumar Jha v. Department of Personnel & Training & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful cadre allocation of an IAS candidate to Chhattisgarh over his home state Jharkhand, emphasizing adherence to the Cadre Allocation Policy, 2008, candidate preference order, and reservation norms.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Prominent Hotels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions challenging trial court orders allowing amendment of plaint and exhibition of documents by consent, permitting incorporation of legal pleas at final arguments without further evidence to ensure expeditious disposal.
Abhayanand v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court held that Scheduled Caste reservation benefits for admission are state-specific and a candidate belonging to a Scheduled Caste in another State is not entitled to Delhi reserved category admission without a specific policy extending such benefit.
Savita Jain v. State of N.C.T.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of accused tenants for murder and robbery based on reliable child witness testimony, circumstantial evidence, and recovery of stolen property.
Savita Jain v. State of N.C.T.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder and robbery based on reliable child witness testimony, circumstantial evidence, and recovery of stolen property establishing common intention.
Krishan Gopal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the University Grants Commission's decision maintaining differential superannuation ages for university staff cadres, granting liberty to challenge the decision afresh.
Krishan Gopal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the executive's decision to maintain a lower age of superannuation for librarians and physical education staff than for teachers, ruling that differential treatment based on rational policy considerations does not constitute discrimination.
Krishan Gopal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the executive's decision to maintain the retirement age of 62 years for librarians and physical education personnel, rejecting their claim to parity with teachers for enhanced superannuation age.
Krishan Gopal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the executive's decision to maintain the retirement age of librarians and physical education staff at 62 years, rejecting their claim to be treated as teachers for enhanced superannuation benefits.
AGP City Gas Private Limited & Anr. v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that exclusivity granted to Authorized Entities under PNGRB Act is limited to pipeline CGD networks, allowing LNG stations dispensing LNG in liquid form by others, and upheld the Board's regulatory authority to balance exclusivity with consumer interests.
Bennet, Coleman and Company Ltd v. Fashion One Television LLC
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent's trademark registrations containing the dominant element "NOW" in Class 38 infringe the petitioner's "NOW" family of marks and ordered their removal from the register.
Shailendra Garg v. K-7 Impex Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court modified a summary suit decree based on cheques and promissory notes, rejecting the appellant's defence involving a separate company and reducing the interest rate, while affirming the requirement of triable issues for leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC.
Dr. Satish Kumar v. Shiv Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the rejection of a plaint based on contradictory and speculative pleadings lacking a prima facie cause of action.
Vardhman Precision Profiles v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting claims as non-arbitrable due to failure to comply with contractual notification requirements, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.