Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
Pushpa Devi v. Pawan Sehrawat
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to recall an order closing defence evidence under Section 151 CPC, emphasizing circumspect use of inherent powers and dismissing the petition challenging the same.
Sudhir Power Project Ltd. v. Prime Meiden Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place a belatedly discovered relevant document on record under Order VIII Rule 1A(3) CPC but refused to admit an affidavit of admission/denial at the evidence stage, emphasizing the balance between procedural rules and substantial justice.
Nitin Kataria v. Varun Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order striking off the defendant’s defence for failure to file a timely and compliant written statement in a commercial suit, dismissing the petition challenging the same.
Santosh Bhasin v. Umari Malhotra Decd Thr Lrs
The Delhi High Court held that its judgment declaring equal shares in property is a preliminary decree of partition and directed appointment of a commissioner to effectuate physical division, allowing consequential relief under Section 151 CPC.
Ananya Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Police appropriately register cybercrime FIRs under the IT Act and IPC as per the Supreme Court's guidance, dismissing the PIL seeking mandatory exclusive registration under the IT Act.
GM Modular Pvt Ltd v. Mayur Electromeck Pvt Ltd and Anr.
The Delhi High Court cancelled the respondent’s trademark registration for deceptive similarity and non-use, affirming the petitioner’s prior rights in the GM trademarks.
Trisquare Switchgears Pvt Ltd v. Sh Sanyam Kaushik
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of payment for goods supplied, holding that the court had territorial jurisdiction and the defense of poor quality goods was unsubstantiated.
M/S AMBA ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED v. CENTRAL WAREHOUSING CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that a Section 11 arbitration petition filed within statutory limitation and after bona fide pursuit of remedy before NCLT is maintainable, rejecting contractual limitation clauses restricting arbitration invocation and referring the dispute to arbitration.
M/S Shuban Sai Honda v. Rajesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the respondent's termination illegal due to lack of domestic inquiry and insufficient proof of misconduct, awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
Prithvi Raj Singh & Ors. v. State 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 mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) – 1 v. M/S Moon Star Securities Trading & Finance Co. Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that disallowances under Section 14A cannot be added back to book profits for Minimum Alternate Tax computation under Section 115JB, affirming that Section 115JB is a self-contained code with specific adjustments.
Neeraj @ Raymond Henry & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Satender Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Army's medical boards' decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit due to a hyperpigmented lesion and dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of a discretionary Review Medical Board.
Suresh Kumar Jain v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 of the CGST Act for failure to provide personal hearing and proper consideration of the taxpayer's detailed reply, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
A&A Automobiles Private Limited v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to summon bank officials where the dishonour of cheques was admitted to be due to stop payment instructions, not insufficiency of funds, dismissing the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kelawati v. DDA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of a plot allotment due to the petitioner’s failure to comply with payment timelines, holding that the respondent authority acted lawfully within its jurisdiction.
Md. Abdul Ahad Azim v. Union of India & Ors.
The Court held that recruitment completed under old rules cannot be invalidated by subsequent rules, protecting the petitioner's right to appointment under the 2000 Recruitment Rules despite the 2010 Rules superseding them.
Atin Chopra v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against the petitioner, holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge or intention does not constitute an offence.
Jasvinder Kaur & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that age limits in government recruitment are policy decisions not subject to judicial interference unless arbitrary, dismissing a petition seeking age relaxation for Nursing Officer posts.
Harish Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a prisoner convicted under the NDPS Act after nearly completing his sentence, holding that prison rules do not bar parole where special circumstances exist and judicial intervention is warranted.