Delhi High Court
29,474 judgments
Manju Mehra & Anr. v. Dev Pratap Seonie & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's closure of a witness's evidence due to non-appearance but granted the petitioners one final opportunity to complete cross-examination subject to payment of costs.
Hemant Singh Rawat & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
ADS CIVIL AND INTERIORS PVT LTD v. AUSTVINAYAK PLYWOODS
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acceptance of an updated statement of accounts filed with an amendment application and allowed summoning of an additional witness, dismissing the petition under Article 227 as frivolous.
Saahil v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that while parallel bail applications before different courts should be avoided and full disclosure is mandatory, it declined to interfere with bail already granted despite procedural lapses.
Pankaj Narwal v. Jyoti
The High Court upheld enhanced interim maintenance based on the petitioner's employment income but limited its retrospective application to the actual employment period, modifying maintenance amounts accordingly.
Saad v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that absence of written grounds of arrest does not invalidate arrest or entitle to bail unless actual prejudice is shown, and dismissed the petition challenging the petitioner’s arrest in a murder case.
MRS. MINAL DESAI v. MR. KAWALJEET SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree in a commercial suit for rent recovery by a movers and packers business, affirming the suit's commercial nature and compliance with procedural and evidentiary requirements.
Rita Solomon & Ors. v. The Republic of Italy & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(a) CPC merely on disputed factual or legal grounds and reinstated the suit alleging pay discrimination by the Italian Embassy.
M/S Kapoor Tent & Caterers v. Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the appellant's claims and confirmed that contractual disputes over license fees and damages related to public premises are arbitrable and not barred by the Public Premises Act.
S. P. Singh Dhillon v. Delhi Capital Badminton Association
The Delhi High Court held that the DCBA and its District Units failed to comply with mandatory sports governance norms, invalidating prior elections and directing re-affiliation and transparent elections under the National Sports Development Code and Rahul Mehra principles.
Kohinoor Seed Fields India Pvt Ltd v. Veda Seed Sciences Pvt Ltd
Delhi High Court lacks territorial jurisdiction over trademark infringement suit where cause of action arose outside Delhi and plaintiff’s subordinate office jurisdiction applies.
Commissioner, CGST Delhi West v. Dewsoft Overseas Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld CESTAT's partial modification holding that service tax is payable only for the period when services were rendered, not on mere supply of educational materials post-2009, and dismissed the appeal.
MD Imran @ Lallu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of murder and conspiracy, holding that prima facie evidence and apprehension of witness tampering outweigh the grounds of prolonged incarceration and trial delay.
Delhi Development Authority v. GL Litmus Events Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award due to an inordinate and unexplained 19-month delay in its pronouncement, holding such delay contrary to the public policy of India under Section 34(2)(b)(ii) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Venkateshwar Hospital and Anr v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a hospital and doctor for alleged medical negligence following settlement and medical opinion ruling out gross negligence, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
SI Arti Singh v. Mohit
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a rape case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the Trial Court's judgment was a plausible view not warranting interference.
Komita Singh v. Saurabh Malik
The Delhi High Court held that a guardianship petition filed by the biological father of a child born out of a live-in relationship cannot be summarily rejected on grounds of illegitimacy without trial.
Ajay Narain v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging RBI's acceptance of delayed Form IPI-7, affirming that the transactions complied with FERA and RBI Notification and are barred by res judicata.
Shehzad Ali v. Babu Ali
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord need only prove a better title than the tenant and bona fide requirement without detailed proof to succeed in an eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, setting aside the dismissal and ordering eviction with a six-month stay.
Karan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving non-compoundable offences arising from a broken engagement, holding that an amicable settlement and no objection by the complainant justified exercise of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.