Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Kewal Kishore & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delay in decision-making and administrative compliance does not amount to contempt absent wilful disobedience, and substantive disputes over retrospective regularization must be pursued through appropriate petitions.
Alok Rai v. DDA and Anr
The Court allowed reconstruction of a balcony as per the original sanctioned plan despite a Stop Work Notice and permitted the petitioner to seek extension permission through representation to DDA.
Adarsh Saran & Anr v. Central Bank of India; Alok Khanna v. Central Bank of India
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against non-executive directors under Section 138/141 NI Act, holding that liability arises only if directors were in charge of and responsible for company’s business at the time of the offence.
Ashok Jatia v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing secondary evidence and summoning of witnesses under Sections 91 and 311 CrPC and Section 165 Evidence Act, emphasizing that delay or procedural lapses do not bar admission of relevant evidence essential for just adjudication.
Bijendra Kasana v. Smt Gajendra Devi
The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate premises subject to payment of occupation charges and compliance with an undertaking, staying the eviction order's execution until August 31, 2025.
Vinod Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Bhuro Devi
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners additional time to vacate the premises subject to payment of user charges and filing of an undertaking, staying the eviction order until 01.09.2025.
Uma Shanker v. Sunny
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for the death of an 11-year-old child in a motor accident by adopting minimum wages for skilled workers as notional income, applying a multiplier of 18, granting 40% future prospects, and allowing 50% deduction for personal expenses.
M/S KOHINOOR SEED FIELDS INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S VEDA SEED SCIENCES PVT LTD
Delhi High Court held that trademark infringement suit must be filed where cause of action arises and plaintiff carries on business; mere listing on third-party e-commerce sites and plaintiff’s registered office in Delhi do not confer jurisdiction.
Abhin Narula v. High Court of Delhi Registrar General & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the marking of a DJS exam question on mistake of fact in contracts, upholding the prior decision affirmed by the Supreme Court that such contracts are void, not voidable, and refusing to interfere with the examination result.
Kishangarh Gulabpura Tollway Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitral tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, treating any expired mandate as continuing to facilitate completion of arbitration.
Ananya Bansal v. Delhi University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the university's mandatory attendance requirement for LLB students, dismissing the appeal of a student seeking permission to appear in exams despite insufficient attendance.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pooja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for death of a child under 15 in a motor accident should be calculated based on minimum wages for a skilled worker with 50% deduction for personal expenses and multiplier 18, enhancing the awarded compensation accordingly.
AGL Technologies v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections relating to alleged forgery in loan security documents following an amicable One Time Settlement between the parties.
Monu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 325, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Article 482 CrPC.
Kamal Gahlot v. State Govt.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Shri Vivek Gupta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354-A/354-D/323 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Amit Chawla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ombir Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the father-in-law accused in a dowry death case, holding that serious allegations, ante-mortem injuries, and ongoing trial proceedings justified denial of bail under Section 304B IPC and Section 113B Indian Evidence Act.
Rishi Raj Pal Singh Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the main conspirator accused of kidnapping and murder in a property dispute, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and ongoing trial proceedings.
Azhar Ahmed v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a landowner who fails to file a timely reference or application under the Land Acquisition Act is not entitled to enhanced compensation on the principle of parity with co-villagers.