Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Rajan Tewari v. Durgesh Kumar Pathak & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the election petition challenging the returned candidate's election for failure to plead material facts showing corrupt practice or material effect on election result, affirming the scope of disclosure obligations under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Kapil Dutt v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a 1992 Will executed by Late Major M.S.N. Dutt and granted Probate to the petitioners, rejecting challenges based on joint family property claims and undue influence.
Hamdard Public School v. Augustine MJ & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of amounts deposited by the appellant pursuant to a consent settlement with Respondent 1, disposing of the appeal without affecting the merits of the case.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management Limited v. Jhawar Traders
The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings with no objection from respondents.
Ritu Bharadwaj & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of petitioners under the Senior Citizens Act but enhanced the rent payable for alternate accommodation, clarifying that title disputes are to be decided by civil courts.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. BRINDCO SALES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that leftover liquor stock of registered brands can be disposed of under Rule 56 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 without re-registration after license expiry, dismissing GNCTD's appeal.
Dr. Raisa Parveen v. The Principal, Satyawati College Morning (Delhi University) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delayed payment of retirement gratuity to an NPS subscriber attracts interest at 8% per annum from the due date until actual payment, affirming that pension and gratuity are valuable rights and not discretionary bounties.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Pradeep Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court held that demanding money for withdrawal of a writ petition amounts to criminal contempt, upheld the conviction of Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, and imposed a lenient sentence considering his age and apology.
ITC LIMITED v. ELORA TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to include additional infringing marks in a trademark infringement suit, emphasizing that amendments are permissible to address real controversies and prevent multiplicity of proceedings when defendants have not yet appeared.
Capt. Karan Mehta v. Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the three-year suspension of a pilot's license for a second positive pre-flight Breath Analyzer test, affirming strict compliance with civil aviation regulations and procedural fairness.
Anurag Nanda and Anr. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 504, and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in a minor offence dispute.
Union of India v. M/S Jay Shree Metals and Engg. Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of delay in filing restoration application after dismissal of arbitration challenge petition, holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for the nearly four-year delay.
Imran Khan and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Parveen Singh & Ors. v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34, 377, and 494 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Sushila @ Maya Devi & Anr. v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellants' convictions under Sections 304B and 498A IPC due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and failure to prove dowry death beyond reasonable doubt.
Yamuna Khadar Slum Union v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a slum union illegally occupying the Yamuna riverbed, upholding demolition orders and denying rehabilitation benefits due to non-notification and ecological concerns.
Jagdeep Singh v. Kanwaljeet Singh & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to be deleted as a party in a tenancy suit, holding that such factual disputes must be resolved at trial.
Sunita v. Lalit Sansanwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order restoring a dismissed petition, emphasizing a liberal approach to restoration to protect the fundamental right to represent one's cause.
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. Vijay Lifters
The High Court reduced the cost imposed on the defendant for delayed filing of the written statement and permitted it to be taken on record subject to payment of the reduced cost.
Sharmila Singh v. Master Abhimanyu Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the order striking off the defence for delay, allowing the petitioner to participate in interim maintenance proceedings subject to costs.