Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Mater Dei School v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a Magistrate's order directing preservation of documents under Section 91 Cr.P.C. for lack of recorded satisfaction on necessity, holding that such power cannot be used for fishing inquiries.
Balvinder Kaur Brar v. Baldev Singh Gill & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's applications for release of money deposited with the Court Registry and modification of interim orders, holding that rights in the disputed properties must be adjudicated on merits before any release of funds.
Sterling Agro Industries Limited v. M/S ASR Trading Company & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Sterling Agro Industries Ltd., restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar mark 'NOVYA' on ghee products, holding them liable for trademark infringement, passing off, and contempt of court.
Sachin Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions directing a fresh medical examination for candidates whose tattoos were removed by laser surgery, holding that tattoo presence alone cannot disqualify them under recruitment medical guidelines.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Nasreen Begum and Others
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company's appeal to modify the compensation amount in a motor accident claim by correcting the deceased's year of birth and accident date, adjusting the multiplier and total compensation accordingly.
S. N. Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that relaxation in eligibility for promotion is discretionary and refused to direct the Railway authorities to grant a one-time relaxation to petitioners seeking promotion to Sub-Inspector.
Iqbal Khan v. Surjee Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of penalty on the employer for delayed payment of compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, holding that penalty proceedings can be initiated independently after the main compensation award.
Ishika Yadav v. Mount Olivet Senior Secondary School and Others
The Delhi High Court held that a private unaided school cannot be compelled to allow a student to continue education without payment of fees, and fee payment relaxation is a matter of the school’s discretion, dismissing the petition seeking such relief.
Sanjay Gihar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking interim relief against Office Memorandums, directing the petitioner to pursue stay applications pending before the Central Administrative Tribunal.
Gurman Kaur v. The State and Others
The court held that a writ of Habeas Corpus cannot be issued for recovery of an adult woman who is not under illegal custody and respected her choice of residence.
Desh Raj @ Desu v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, affirming that the right to legal remedy cannot be denied solely on past conduct or pending cases.
Delhi Development Authority v. Sushil Kumar Tyagi
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a cryptic revisionary order modifying punishment and dismissed the writ petition for lack of merit and denial of opportunity claims.
Himanshu Chopra v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld summoning orders against former company directors under Section 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that resignation prior to cheque dishonour does not absolve liability if prima facie allegations exist.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Naveen Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award protecting a probationary employee with disability from termination under Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, directing reinstatement with continuity of service and back wages.
K R Anand v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking release of withheld contractual payments, holding that contractual disputes must be resolved through arbitration and not writ jurisdiction when no privity of contract exists with the respondent.
Nishu Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that deaths occurring beyond 30 days of hospital admission due to COVID-19 complications qualify for ex-gratia compensation under MCPASY, directing payment to the petitioner despite the immediate cause of death being cardiac arrest.
M/S SQUIRREL DESIGN HOUSE AND ORS v. VIVEK KUMAR TRIPATHI
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Section 138 NI Act for non-impleading the partnership firm and non-issuance of legal notice to it, holding such defects incurable by amended memo of parties.
Geeta Singh & Anr v. The Sub Divisional Magistrate (Kapashera) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the SDM lacked jurisdiction to order gate installation on urbanized land and remanded the matter to the appropriate municipal authority for fresh adjudication.
Sh Rajan & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Aman Jain v. Customs
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's refusal to release the petitioner's passport for studies abroad, holding that mere apprehension without material cannot restrict the fundamental right to travel under Article 21.