Delhi High Court
64,767 judgments
Pankaj Kataria & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a nephew claiming to be an adopted son was not a statutory dependant under the Railways Act and thus not entitled to compensation for the deceased's railway accident death.
M/S PADMASHREE INC v. M/S UTTAM ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of losses and interest to the plaintiff for the defendant's breach of a fixed price coriander procurement contract, allowing resale losses and related expenses.
Subhash @ Satya Prakash v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery and attempt to murder but reduced his sentence to the period already served on grounds of parity with co-accused and satisfactory jail conduct.
Anand Kumar Singh v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition against Jamia Millia Islamia for fellowship payment noncompliance after the petitioner agreed to an undertaking preventing double payment.
Preeti Singh v. National Medical Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of the Eligibility Certificate for MBBS abroad due to failure in Biology and nondisclosure of such failure, affirming strict compliance with eligibility criteria under medical education regulations.
Dr. Sunil Gautam and Ors. v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking late admission to MD/MS Ayurveda courses for failing to meet the prescribed cut-off date, reaffirming strict adherence to admission schedules and merit-based selection.
Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Suman Siddh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination for a police recruitment candidate, emphasizing the need to await biopsy results before declaring medical unfitness.
Deepali Kapoor v. Avato Ward-63, State Goods and Services Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and prior notice, and modified the cancellation order to operate prospectively from the date of suspension.
Dashrath Lal Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty of pay reduction imposed on a CISF officer for misconduct and insubordination, affirming the limited scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings.
Railtech Infraventure Pvt. Ltd. v. Rail Land Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that the Letter of Acceptance and bid documents constitute a binding contract containing an arbitration clause, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite non-execution of the formal Lease Agreement.
SPJ Cargo Pvt. Ltd. v. Sarah Foods
The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing the Written Statement and condonation application, holding that the Covid-19 pandemic extension of limitation period applies, allowing the defendant's pleadings to be taken on record.
Mamta Tushar Chaudhary v. State 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 does not constitute an offence.
Geeta Monga v. GNG Stock Holding Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the award of 20% interim compensation under Section 143A of the NI Act against the accused for delay tactics, dismissing the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. as an improper second revision.
Abhishek Kumar v. Neha Lal
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case under Sections 498A/406 IPC does not warrant quashing of a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act before trial conclusion, dismissing the petition and directing expeditious trial completion.
Deepak Ahirwar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging attempted rape of a minor, holding that discrepancies in the victim's statements do not justify quashing and the trial must proceed.
SAP SE v. VTECH SOFT SOLUTIONS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against Vtech Soft Solutions for infringing SAP SE's trademarks and copyrights by offering pirated software and unauthorized training, relying on summary judgment due to defendant's non-appearance.
Arunima Automobiles v. Maruti Udyog Limited Now Maruti Suzuki Indian Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the dissolved partnership firm cannot maintain arbitration proceedings under a non-assignable agreement and the claims are barred by limitation.
Dharam Narayan Gautam v. State Through Economic Offences Wing & Anr.
The Delhi High Court ordered immediate release of a petitioner illegally detained despite bail and release orders, emphasizing that expired production warrants cannot justify continued custody.
Haji Ashraf v. State Govt NCT of Delhi
The High Court partially quashed charges of theft and wrongful restraint due to lack of sufficient material but allowed trial on charges of voluntarily causing hurt and house trespass.
Sub Maj (Hony Lt) v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pensionary benefits for JCOs awarded honorary ranks after retirement, upholding the policy denying such benefits in line with the Supreme Court's prior dismissal of a similar petition.