Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
Rahul Gupta v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the 90-day time limit for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is directory and condoned delay caused by counsel’s serious illness, setting aside the trial court’s order striking off the defence.
Rohit v. Justice V. Kameswar Rao & Saurabh Banerjee
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized absence, holding that the disciplinary action was justified and judicial interference was unwarranted.
M/S VAANI ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed deemed cancellation of GST registration from the date of last application upon compliance with procedural requirements under Section 29 of the GST Act, allowing the petitioner to furnish further information and permitting continued tax investigations.
Dropti Devi v. Ram Pyari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaintiff's partition suit as barred by prior withdrawal without liberty, limitation, and res judicata under CPC, emphasizing finality and barring vexatious litigation.
Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs facilitation of clinical trials and supply of rare disease therapies, clarifies customs duty exemption on imported medicines, and mandates expeditious clearance to ensure timely treatment.
Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition for production of a missing minor but directed the State to file monthly investigation progress reports and produce the minor if traced.
Saurabh Sharma @ Chotu v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and POCSO Act after the parties married and amicably settled, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised to prevent abuse of process when continuation of proceedings serves no useful purpose.
Vimmi Randhawa v. Harmeet Singh Kalka
The Delhi High Court reserved judgment in a batch of connected civil matters and listed the present appeal for further hearing before the Roster Bench.
Madhu Sharma (Since Deceased) Thr. L.Rs. and Others v. Suresh Kaushik and Others
The Delhi High Court held that partial rejection of a plaint is impermissible and interlocutory reliefs regarding income from disputed properties cannot be granted before adjudication of title in a partition suit.
Dani Ram Birhman v. Shri Suraj Bhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the belated filing of documents by the legal heirs of the deceased plaintiff to prove ancestral property during ongoing civil suit proceedings, emphasizing relevance over delay at the evidence stage.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Kanohar Electricals Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award refunding liquidated damages due to absence of proven legal injury from delayed transformer supply, affirming that Section 74 Indian Contract Act requires proof of loss for liquidated damages claims.
Yashaswini Mittal v. M/s Shri Tapodhani Aluminium Trading Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summons against a director under Sections 138/141 NI Act, holding that liability depends on actual responsibility for company affairs and that trial cannot be quashed without incontrovertible evidence negating such responsibility.
Abhishek Verma v. Enforcement Directorate
The High Court held that charges against a company in liquidation must be framed through its Provisional Liquidator and not through a former Chairman lacking authorization to represent the company.
Sunil Bhareja v. Shyam Lal Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a registered Agreement to Sell and Power of Attorney do not confer ownership but the plaintiff has locus standi to maintain a partition suit, and the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on limitation or title grounds at the initial stage.
Priya Darshan Gupta v. Anoop Gupta
The Delhi High Court extended the timeframe for interim deposit of Rs. 50 lakhs in a partnership dispute, upholding the trial court's order restraining the appellant from using partnership assets pending trial.
MRVS Value Straight Private Limited & Anr. v. Brightstar Restaurant Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the petitioners lacked a valid arbitration agreement with the respondents and thus no jurisdiction existed to refer the dispute to arbitration.
Manminder Singh v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a forgery and cheating case involving disputed property documents, holding that the dispute was primarily civil and the petitioner’s cooperation with investigation warranted bail with conditions.
Rajvati @ Rajo v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the custody of a missing minor girl to be restored to her mother after recovery from an accused, emphasizing the child's welfare and natural guardianship.
Ram Niwas Dhuriya v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that witness examination via video conferencing requires consent of all accused and safeguards for effective cross-examination, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Shanti Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed continued investigation and periodic reporting in a petition seeking production of a missing minor daughter, dismissing the writ petition while safeguarding the petitioner’s rights.