Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Jaspal Chopra v. M/S Sidhant Polyplast Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of directors from a summary suit array of parties, affirming that directors are not personally liable absent specific guarantees or fraud, and that parties can be struck out at any stage under Order I Rule 10(2) CPC.
State of N.C.T. of Delhi v. Laxmi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order framing charges under Sections 323, 324, 325, 304, and 34 IPC but refused to frame charges under Sections 302 and 307 IPC, holding that the revisional jurisdiction to interfere at the charge framing stage is limited and no prima facie case for murder or attempt to murder was made out.
SI Maya Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Sessions Courts cannot direct disciplinary proceedings against police officers, emphasizing judicial restraint and separation of powers, and set aside such directions issued against the petitioner IO.
Sanjay v. Daljeet Kaur Pandey
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against a decree for possession granted to the landlord under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the tenancy was validly terminated under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act and the tenant's admissions justified the decree.
Guruji Elevators v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative rejection of the petitioner's claim for Class-I contractor enlistment under CPWD Rules, emphasizing limited judicial interference in tender matters absent mala fide or arbitrariness.
Geneva Laboratories Limited & Anr. v. Mr. Jay Khodiyar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte relief to the Plaintiffs against Defendants for trademark infringement and counterfeiting of Bio-Oil products, ordering injunction, seizure, destruction of counterfeit goods, and awarding damages.
Kritika Narayan v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the revised answer key in the DJS Preliminary Examination, ruling that criminal breach of trust under Sections 405/406 IPC requires dishonest intention, and dismissed the petition challenging the answer key.
Sadulram & Anr. v. Retail Royalty Company & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a permanent injunction against appellants for trademark infringement but set aside the costs awarded to respondents due to lack of infringement findings, emphasizing the anti-dissection rule and appellants' abandonment of the mark.
Srinivas Gundamuni v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of Non Availability Certificate and stoppage of House Rent Allowance where the petitioner failed to show willingness to occupy government accommodation once it became available.
Janakraj & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Harish Kumar Kathuria & Anr. v. Sanjay Gupta & Ors.
An appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 is maintainable only against an order imposing punishment for contempt; an order merely holding a party guilty without punishment is not appealable, and such premature appeal must be dismissed.
V. VIKRAMAN v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a 2001 charge-sheet as barred by res judicata and held that a review petition under CCS (CCA) Rules cannot reopen finally adjudicated disciplinary proceedings.
Oma Ram v. State of GNCTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application, holding that timely filing of the charge-sheet and cognizance preclude statutory bail despite incomplete investigation or identification issues.
Satish Kumar Malik v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of mistaken excess payments from a Group-C government employee's salary without prior notice is unlawful and directed refund of all deducted amounts.
EX AC UT VINAY KUMAR PANDEY v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of disability pension for a mental disorder detected within one week of enrolment, holding the disease was pre-existing and not attributable to military service.
Dnyaneshwar Hiralal Phuse v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of examination rules disallowing grace marks in practicals, prohibiting re-evaluation, and maintaining confidentiality of OSCE exam content, holding they do not violate Article 14 or other legal rights.
IMC LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court restrained IOCL from continuing unauthorized pipeline construction on a route exclusively authorized to IMC Limited under the PNGRB Act, pending adjudication.
DR VP MAINRA v. M/S DAWSONS LEASING LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held ex-directors liable for fraudulent concealment and misappropriation of sale proceeds during company liquidation, ordering repayment with interest and authorizing prosecution under Section 538 of the Companies Act, 1956.