Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Subhash Arora v. Kalvinder Singh Sandhu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application of a third party claiming possession without title to set aside a decree and protect possession under Order XXI Rules 97 to 103 CPC, holding that possession alone does not bar execution of a valid decree.
Sanjay Goyal v. Shanti Devi
The Delhi High Court held that mere possession as a licensee post-termination does not confer adverse possession, upheld the Respondent's title, and granted stay of execution subject to deposit of decretal amount under Order XLI Rule 5 CPC.
Suyojit Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. IIC Limited
The Delhi High Court held that insolvency or liquidation of a party does not bar extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and granted a six-month extension.
Smt Manju Garg v. Sh Sanjay Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful settlement agreement reached through court-annexed mediation as a decree and granted a full refund of court fees to the plaintiff under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870.
Ajay Baluja v. Abhishek Dutt
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a Settlement Agreement and allowed partial refund of court fees under Section 16A of the Court Fees Act, 1870.
Rizauddin @ Riyajuddin @ Riyajudden @ Pintu v. Union of India & Ors.
Preventive detention orders against a person already in judicial custody are invalid if the detaining authority fails to record cogent material showing likelihood of bail and necessity of detention to prevent prejudicial activities.
Mithila Murada v. Akhilesh Bali
The Delhi High Court allowed the family court appeal directing withdrawal of duplicate visitation applications, regulated supervised visitation, and upheld maintenance payments with arrears clearance, emphasizing avoidance of multiplicity of litigation and child welfare.
Spectra Televentures Pvt Ltd v. Alliance Telenet Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff completed the subcontracted work and is entitled to recover the unpaid amount with interest from the defendant who received full payment from the higher contractor.
Dr Mohd Ashfaq v. Chetan Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction at a belated stage of a suit, emphasizing the need to demonstrate prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable loss despite delay.
Pawan Bajaj & Ors. v. Gopal Krishan (Deceased) Through Legal Representatives & Ors.
The High Court upheld the impleadment of a deceased defendant's legal representative in a pending appeal based on his undertaking to adopt the deceased's stand, despite an adverse trial court report.
Jagadish Nangineni v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court quashed the Look-Out Circular against the petitioner, holding that in absence of flight risk and with anticipatory bail granted, travel restrictions via LOC are unjustified.
Neelam Ahuja v. Raj Ahuja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a widowed daughter-in-law from her matrimonial home under the Senior Citizens Act, balancing her residence rights under the PWDV Act against the senior citizen owner’s right to eviction and alternate accommodation.
Sangeeta Goyal v. Commissioner of Customs (Exports)
The Delhi High Court held that recovery proceedings under the Customs Act cannot be continued against legal heirs of a deceased sole proprietor without valid notice, quashing the recovery initiated posthumously.
Abhay Raj Verma v. Shri Paw An Singh & Ors.
The High Court held that an ex parte defendant who has not filed a written statement cannot lead substantive evidence but may be examined as a witness by a co-defendant, subject to procedural safeguards.
Ravinder Singh, Raveesha Gupta, Ansuiya, Ritvik Bhardwaj and Shivansh Maini v. Delhi University
Delhi High Court held that thirteen B.A. programs at St. Stephen’s College are distinct for seat allocation, upheld Delhi University’s 5% extra seat policy with rounding up fractions, and directed admission of meritorious petitioners despite College’s objections.
Siddharth Taneja v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the defence of security cheque and theft of pledged goods are to be adjudicated at trial and do not negate a prima facie case.
Vijay Kaushik v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment and seniority from the 2007 police recruitment, holding that a candidate not meeting cut-off marks and not on a waiting list has no right to appointment from unfilled vacancies carried forward to subsequent recruitments.
Tek Chand and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that conferment of Local Rank under Rule 76B does not entitle officers to retrospective seniority or pay, dismissing the petitioners' claim for promotion seniority from the date of Local Rank.
Krishna Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that adverse remarks in an APAR are expunged when disagreed with by Reviewing and Accepting Officers, and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s promotion benefits ignoring such remarks.
Lal Mohammad v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act, holding that intention to cause death can be inferred from the nature and severity of injuries and corroborative forensic evidence.