Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Ravi Dutt & Ors. v. Dal Chand
The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of Will beneficiaries as parties in a partition suit and modified the Preliminary Decree to reflect their rightful share under the probated Will.
Dheeraj Sharma and Others v. Neeraj Chandra and Others
Delhi High Court held that employees of recognized private schools are entitled to pay and arrears as per 6th and 7th Pay Commission recommendations without limitation of three years, directing schools to comply under Section 10 of the DSE Act.
Mahinder Singh v. Jaswant Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for partition, holding that an oral partition admitted and acted upon by the parties bars a subsequent partition suit, and that vague pleadings without particulars fail to sustain the claim.
Maya and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging retrenchment of temporary employees post-bank merger, holding that the petitioners must exhaust statutory remedies under the Industrial Disputes Act before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Zahid Hussain v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRT's dismissal of the SARFAESI application, holding that the petitioner must exhaust the statutory appellate remedy before the DRAT and that writ jurisdiction should not be invoked to reappraise findings of fact or procedural compliance.
Narendra Gupta & Ors. v. Paramjit Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of motor accident compensation claims for lack of opportunity and procedural non-compliance, remanding for fresh hearing with directions to ensure fair trial and scrutiny.
Vertice Global Private Limited v. M/S Shavex
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark 'SHAVEX', directing expeditious disposal of pending interlocutory applications while the injunction continues.
Narcotic Control Bureau v. Aqyar Khan Shinwari
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted to an accused in an NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory Section 52A procedures and prolonged pre-trial detention, emphasizing the necessity of Magistrate-certified sampling for valid prosecution evidence.
Novateur Electrical and Digital Systems Pvt. Ltd. v. Mani Kumar. V Proprietor of M/s Devi Electricals
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) and (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes between a company and its distributor.
Kari Yadav v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that sentences awarded under Section 138 NI Act for dishonour of cheques issued in the same transaction must run concurrently under Section 427 Cr.P.C., allowing the petition to that effect.
Dr. Neerja Samajdar v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court directed Jawaharlal Nehru University to consider the petitioner's promotion application under the UGC Career Advancement Scheme within six weeks, providing a personal hearing and disposing of her representation in accordance with law.
Chaman Singh and Ors. v. DDA and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking stay of demolition and directions for land demarcation in Village Chak Chilla, holding that the land has been duly demarcated and possession lies with the DDA.
Vemparala Srikant and Anr. v. General Secretary, India Bulls Centrum Flat Owners Welfare Co-operative Society, Hyderabad
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the dispute arising entirely in Hyderabad must be adjudicated by the High Court of Telangana despite the NCDRC being located in Delhi.
Dr. Minakshi Garg v. Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
The Delhi High Court held that judicial review of a Show Cause Notice challenging academic qualifications is premature and directed the University to consider the petitioner's reply before taking any removal action.
Vikas Mittal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹65,000 per month to the wife, affirming the husband's legal obligation to maintain her based on assessed income despite his claims of financial incapacity.
Bhaskar & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under matrimonial offence sections following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ramehs Chand v. D.T.C.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Tribunal's dismissal of a suspended employee's claim for enhanced subsistence allowance, holding that the reduction to 75% after the first year is consistent with the plain language of the DRTA regulations.
State v. P.D.D.
The Delhi High Court reversed the acquittal of a father accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter, holding that the victim's credible sole testimony and satisfactory explanation for delay warranted conviction under the POCSO Act.
Rajesh Kumar Jain v. J.C. Trading
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption that the cheque was issued for discharge of a legally enforceable debt.
Gurbakhsh Singh Ba Builders Private Limited v. Fortis Hospital Limited
The Delhi High Court transferred nascent winding up petitions to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that such proceedings must be adjudicated by the NCLT unless irreversible winding up steps have been taken.