Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Provat Kumar Pal v. Dr. Nilabha Bhaduri and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction over a consumer dispute arising in West Bengal and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the Calcutta High Court.
Ajay Gupta v. Ashok Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the extension of the arbitrator's mandate by nine months under Sections 29A(4) and 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondents.
Tarun Nayar v. M/S EMTA COAL LIMITED & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a suit dismissed in default, holding that counsel's genuine medical incapacity can constitute sufficient cause for condoning delay under Order IX Rule 9 CPC.
Ganesh Prashad v. Nawal Kishore Soni
The High Court held that once a plaintiff proves a transaction by documentary evidence, the burden shifts to the defendant to prove forgery, and a party cannot be excused from proving a negative fact.
M/S K K ANAND INFRASTRUCTRE PVT LTD v. M/S SNS CONTRACTS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order fixing an eight-week period for recording evidence through a Court Commissioner and dismissed the petition seeking extension of time.
Kelvin Air Conditioning and Ventilation System Private Limited v. Triumph Reality Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the Sole Arbitrator's discretionary order refusing to condone delay in filing the Statement of Defence, emphasizing minimal judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitral proceedings absent perversity or bad faith.
Roopdeep Singh and Ors. v. Tajinder Kaur
The High Court declined to direct expeditious disposal of a partition suit as the Trial Court was already proceeding with final arguments and expeditious disposal was imminent.
Govind T. Samani v. Amarraj Singh Sehmi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court reduced an excessive bond amount fixed by the NCDRC under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 to a reasonable sum to ensure the petitioner's appearance in summary proceedings.
Manohar Lal Bhatia v. Harpal Singh Lamba
The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's application for extension of time to vacate premises subject to an undertaking, while the landlord waived outstanding charges, disposing of the revision petition and pending applications.
Sumita Marwah v. Vikas Vij & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that withdrawal of a suit with liberty to file a fresh suit amounts to leave granted under Order XXIII, Rule 1(3) CPC, and limitation issues can be raised during trial.
Anupa Abrol v. Mulkh Raj Grover & Ors.
The Delhi High Court declared forged conveyance and sale deeds null and void, invalidated third party interests based thereon, and granted permanent injunction protecting the plaintiff's title to the suit property.
Hameedullah Akbar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a multi-offence FIR including rape against a foreign national on the ground of amicable settlement, prolonged pre-trial incarceration, and absence of prosecution support, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Anr. v. Zydus Lifesciences Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application in a patent infringement suit for lack of claim mapping, emphasizing that claim mapping is essential to establish infringement before granting injunctions.
Vanshika Dhingra and Ors. v. Shubham Pal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal as an abuse of process where the appellant repeatedly withdrew and refiled challenges to SSC examination answer keys after the issues were conclusively decided by a Coordinate Bench.
Teena Rana v. Sh. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held government officials guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying its order upholding the validity of the petitioner's OBC-NCL certificate and interfering with her promotion.
Girish Kapoor & Anr. v. Roop Kishore Rastogi
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners one final opportunity to lead evidence in an eviction proceeding under the Delhi Rent Control Act, imposing costs to prevent further delay.
Santosh Kumari v. Rohit Gulati
The Delhi High Court allowed the money recovery appeal based on handwritten and videographed admissions, holding that the respondent was liable to repay stolen jewellery's value with interest, reversing the trial court's dismissal.
MS. SHEFALI KOUL v. MOHD RAFIQ MIR & ORS.
In a suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of loan amounts, the court granted judgment forthwith for the plaintiff due to defendants' failure to file leave to defend and reduced the exorbitant penal interest rate stipulated in the settlement agreement to a reasonable 6% per annum.
Pawanjit Singh Bawa v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the DPDPP Act because the same police officer acted as both complainant and investigating officer, violating the constitutional right to a fair investigation.
Nirmala Devi v. Kamla Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding the appeal barred by limitation as the petitioner failed to prosecute prior proceedings with due diligence and good faith, and the revision petition became infructuous after lawful possession was taken by the landlord.