Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Indu Wahi v. Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for Specific Performance cannot be summarily dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely because the defendant lacks a Conveyance Deed, as ownership and capacity are factual issues for trial.
Munesh & Anr v. Minendra Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation by holding that filing of a chargesheet and credible eyewitness testimony suffice to prove rash and negligent driving under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, overruling the Tribunal's contrary finding.
Religare Enterprises Ltd v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the National Faceless Assessment Centre lacked jurisdiction to pass an order superseding a concluded assessment order given effect to appellate directions, setting aside the impugned order.
Prof Sachidanand Sinha v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court held that Leave Encashment cannot be withheld without a specific order under Rule 39(3) CCS Leave Rules and directed JNU to release the petitioner's Leave Encashment with interest.
Mukesh Sain & Ors. v. Pragati Power Corporation Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the 2012 Unified Promotion Policy and combined seniority lists on grounds of delay, laches, and estoppel, holding that settled seniority cannot be disturbed after unreasonable delay.
Vivek Gaur v. ARG Outlier Media Private Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an ad interim injunction restraining media defendants from publishing defamatory articles falsely alleging the plaintiff's arrest and proclaimed offender status in cheating/fraud cases, emphasizing the balance between freedom of speech and right to reputation.
Huawei Telecommunications India Company Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 2
The Delhi High Court held that assessment proceedings remanded by the ITAT must be completed within the statutory limitation period under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act, failing which the return must be accepted and refund with interest granted.
Huawei Telecommunications India Company Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 2, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that assessment proceedings pursuant to an ITAT remand are time barred if no order is passed within the statutory period, mandating acceptance of the income tax return filed by the assessee.
M/S National Insurance Company Ltd v. Neeru Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award, affirming reliance on eyewitness testimony and bank loan EMIs as valid indicators of the deceased's income.
Rajeev Sharma v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking the right to pray at a public cremation ground, holding that such practice is not an essential religious right protected under Article 25 and is subject to public order restrictions.
Sarita Singh & Ors. v. Mohd Irfan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the offending vehicle's involvement was established on preponderance of probabilities despite FIR discrepancies, awarding compensation to the deceased's family.
Suresh Subramaniam v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that removal of a district from the Security Related Expenditure Scheme terminates entitlement to retain government quarters from the effective date, but directed respondents to consider petitioner’s representation for reasonable retention considering late communication and family circumstances.
Umed Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' candidature for ITBP sports quota recruitment due to non-recognition of their sports federation certificates as per the advertisement terms.
Roshni v. Daya Wanti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that unregistered documents like GPA and Agreement to Sell do not transfer property title and that eviction decrees can be passed against unauthorized occupants denying landlord-tenant relationship.
Rajiv@Monu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and failure to prove common intention beyond reasonable doubt.
Sumit Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to his transfer for non-cooperation with medical examination and directed the respondents to decide the suspension period upon representation.
Robin Kumar v. Central Reserve Police Force and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging medical fitness in CRPF recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, upholding the jurisdiction clause in the recruitment advertisement.
Kamla Devi v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking employment after a 27-year delay, holding that unexplained delay and laches bar relief under Article 226 despite parity with other successful candidates.
NJ BIKES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award upholding the lawful termination of a dealership agreement and held that the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is absolute and not extendable.
Nowa Bai & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 302 IPC due to infirmities and lack of corroboration in dying declarations, emphasizing cautious scrutiny and benefit of doubt in criminal trials.