Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Rajender Kumar Sharma v. Shree Bhairon Ji Mandir Samiti Regd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order allowing the plaintiff to file additional documents after impleadment of a new defendant, finding them relevant and the delay justified.
Vikram Chopra v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed probate of a duly executed Will, holding that the testator was of sound mind and the alleged suspicious circumstances were unsubstantiated.
Rohit Khatri v. Food Corporation of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld termination of a petitioner appointed under OBC reservation based on an invalid State List certificate, affirming that only Central List OBC certificates are valid for Central Government posts and estoppel does not apply to illegal appointments.
Amita Kumari v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court held that only OBC communities listed in the Central List are eligible for reservation in Central Government posts, and appointments based on State List certificates are illegal and subject to lawful termination without estoppel.
Rachna Mehndiratta v. Girdhari Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction preserving the status quo over disputed property during pendency of consolidated suits, affirming that fresh causes of action permit separate suits notwithstanding earlier pending litigation.
Sunrise Sports (India) Private Limited v. White Owl Sports Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the trial court in Delhi has territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for recovery where part of the cause of action arose in Delhi under Section 20 CPC.
M/S OM FIRE SAFETY COMPANY PVT LTD v. UMAKANT
The Delhi High Court upheld the commercial court’s order taking the petitioner’s delayed Written Statement off record due to non-payment of costs, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines in commercial disputes.
Piare Khan v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that eviction of legal heirs under the Senior Citizen Act does not require proof of ill-treatment where they have no right or interest in the property, setting aside an appellate order that had quashed an eviction directed by the District Magistrate.
Harsh Sehgal & Ors. v. Rajinder Pal Khanna & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted conditional stay of arbitral award rejecting lease extension claims due to violation of natural justice and procedural irregularities, pending challenge under Section 34 Arbitration Act.
Anil Nagpal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 427 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.
M/S. Gautam Gambhir Foundation v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a charitable trust for free distribution of COVID-19 medicines, holding that non-commercial distribution under medical supervision is exempt from licensing under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Jasir Bilal Wani @ Danish v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking immediate legal consultation in custody, directing the Sessions Court to decide the application for legal mulaqat after verifying the pairokar’s identity, emphasizing exhaustion of remedies before approaching the High Court.
Ram Rattan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of medical and forensic corroboration, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deepali Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of rash and negligent driving by the truck driver, rejected contributory negligence of the deceased, and enhanced compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents, modifying the award accordingly.
Sanjeev Krishan Sharma v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking consolidation of recovery applications and stay of insolvency proceedings, holding that statutory remedies before DRT and NCLT must be exhausted and judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is unwarranted absent exceptional circumstances.
Sunny Sangwan v. Saurabh Shandilya & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the closure of the defendant's right to file a belated Written Statement without condonation of delay, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and rejecting inconsistent factual claims.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Assotech Limited in Liquidation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot restrain prosecution following a statutory investigation under the Companies Act, 2013, and set aside an order that interdicted the SFIO from prosecuting the ex-management of a company in liquidation.
Krishan Kumar & Anr. v. M/s Shakuntla Agency Pvt Ltd and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and dismissed the appeal, holding that judicial interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act is limited and parties cannot rely on documents not produced during arbitration to challenge the award post facto.
Tarun Arora v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that pre-printed waivers of Show Cause Notice are invalid and allowed the petitioner to challenge the confiscation order despite delay, emphasizing mandatory issuance of Show Cause Notice within statutory period under the Customs Act.
Visage Beauty and Healthcare Private Limited v. Freecia Professional India Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining the defendant from infringing the plaintiff's registered trademarks and copyright in product packaging and literary work, while holding that descriptive use of 'SHINE & GLOWING' does not constitute infringement.