Delhi High Court
47,415 judgments
Manish Kumar v. Yukti
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s imposition of a Rs. 7,000/- cost in divorce proceedings, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not permit interference in discretionary cost orders absent perversity.
Jansewa Griha Nirman Developers and Builders v. Kalpana C. Chafale
The Delhi High Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a consumer dispute arising outside Delhi and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the correct jurisdictional High Court.
Navneet Sharma and Shivank Panta v. Esha Dhir
The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to hear and decide the petitioner’s custody application and the respondent’s maintenance application together by a common order, reserving all rights and contentions.
Vinkal Chadha v. Jasper Colin Research & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeals and directed appointment of an arbitrator with powers to grant interim reliefs and expedite resolution of employment-related disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ram Chander v. Vivek Ranjan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing loss of income, duration of treatment, and functional disability, while upholding the insurer's liability to indemnify.
Shri Rajan Walia & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for grant of Letter of Administration upon due proof of a duly executed Will, dispensing with the Administrative Bond as the petitioners were sole beneficiaries.
Saroj v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim application seeking stay of demolition and relocation from a JJ cluster, holding that no injunction can be granted against public infrastructure projects under the Specific Relief Act.
Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd v. Mrs. Annie Thomas & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the payment of enhanced insurance cover to pilots' families based on the doctrine of legitimate expectation despite a lapse in policy renewal at the time of the accident.
Amit Saini v. Jai Prakash Mittal
The Delhi High Court held that a legal demand notice served on a company’s Director suffices as notice to the company under Section 138 N.I. Act, and prosecution against the Director and company is maintainable, dismissing the petition challenging the summoning order.
Pannalal Rathore v. M/S W.H. Deeth (Ballabgarh) & Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell due to limitation and failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform, holding the defendant's termination and forfeiture of earnest money valid.
Apurv Agarwal v. K P Mahadevswamy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's discretion in issuing notices in contempt proceedings related to a sham Review DPC and dismissed the petition challenging non-issuance of notices to certain respondents.
Mr. Prateek Bhalla, Ms. Mallika Chadha, Ms. Punya Rekha Angara, Ms. Kumud Nijhawan, Mr. Sharian, Mr. Aman Akhtar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that failure to inform the Magistrate about conversion of an offence under Section 304 IPC to Section 304(I) IPC before expiry of 60 days vests the accused with an indefeasible right to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C.
Hari Ram v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Board
The Delhi High Court directed the Respondent Board to process and release the petitioner's pension dues timely, holding that online submission of pension applications is valid under the applicable rules.
Mohd Faizan v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in dowry death case after considering long custody, lack of evidence tampering risk, and personal circumstances, subject to strict conditions.
M/S J.M.D. TRADERS v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cancellation cannot be denied due to pending returns or liabilities and directed the tax authority to process the cancellation application promptly.
Hari Ram v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Board
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition directing restoration of registration and sanction of pension to a building worker under the BOCW Act, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature and reasonable grounds for non-renewal.
Union of India and Another v. Satish Kumar and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing consideration of long-serving daily wagers for regularization despite their post-1993 engagement, clarifying the limited scope of the 1993 Casual Labourers Scheme.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH SECRETARY LABOUR v. GURPREET SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing enhancement of subsistence allowance to 75% of salary during suspension, emphasizing the mandatory periodic review under FR 53 and the need for reasoned exercise of discretion by the competent authority.
Renu Bajaj & Anr. v. Consilium Automation and Fire Protection Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where defendants are alleged group companies represented by a common representative, the plaint should not be returned for separate suits under Order I Rule 3A CPC, allowing joinder to avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Mr. Prateek Bhalla, Ms. Mallika Chadha, Mr. Siddharth S. Yadav, Mr. Varun Deswal, Mr. Aditya Singh, Ms. Rekha Angara and Mr. Aman Akhtar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court disposed of the bail application as infructuous since statutory bail had already been granted to the petitioner in the same FIR.