Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Air Force Sports Complex v. Lt. Gen S S Dahiya
The Delhi High Court held that the Air Force Sports Complex is not a 'public authority' under the RTI Act as it lacks substantial government control or financing, setting aside the CIC’s order directing RTI compliance.
UBE Industries Limited & Anr. v. S. Vijaya Bhaskar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of UBE Industries, holding that prior user rights and goodwill in the trademark 'UBE' entitle them to permanent injunction against defendants' infringing use.
Ramakrishna Dutta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging disciplinary proceedings, holding that the plea of double jeopardy was not applicable and review is not a forum for re-hearing.
Sandesh v. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition upholding the lawful termination of a long-serving contractual employee due to regular recruitment through DSSSB, affirming limited scope of review jurisdiction.
M/S. M.V. OMNI PROJECTS (INDIA) LTD. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held the appointment procedure under the contract invalid for lacking impartiality and appointed an independent sole arbitrator to adjudicate all disputes, clarifying the limited scope of judicial inquiry at the appointment stage.
Ashok Gupta & Anr v. Deepak Rao
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging eviction after possession was restored to the landlord through execution, holding the petition infructuous and affirming limited revisional jurisdiction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Harvinder Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 307 and 324 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes due to amicable settlement and absence of intent to cause grievous injury, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ketan Bansal and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 528 of the BNSS to prevent abuse of process in a minor offence case.
Sayam Taneja & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process in minor offences.
Shivam Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/337/338 IPC based on an amicable settlement under Section 528 BNSS, holding that minor offences with compensation and no objection from the victim warrant quashing to prevent abuse of process.
Pooja Mehta & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Senior Citizens Act against a daughter-in-law despite a DV Act protection order, balancing the senior citizen’s right to peaceful residence with the daughter-in-law’s right to shared household and directing financial support for alternative accommodation.
Ujwal Ghai v. Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging exclusion from the Jail Visiting Panel shortlist, holding that the three-year legal practice requirement is a general standard with limited discretionary exceptions and that internship experience does not count as professional practice.
G P Sharma v. CBI
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions of MCD officials and contractors for corruption due to invalid sanction for prosecution granted without application of mind, emphasizing strict compliance with sanction requirements under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Bipinchandra Jaglawala v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's claim for increments in light of a Supreme Court decision within eight weeks and pass a reasoned order.
Col. Sandeep Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an officer whose disciplinary proceedings were time barred and administrative actions invalid must be considered for promotion without impediments, rejecting the respondents' challenge to this principle.
JAI MAA TRADERS v. HSCC (INDIA) LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging tender terms, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or malafide, and emphasizing the tendering authority's discretion.
Meenakshi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition after finding the alleged detainee was not missing and warned against filing baseless petitions against police officials.
Ram Preet v. State
The Delhi High Court mandated procedural reforms to ensure timely communication between POCSO Courts and Legal Services Authorities for prompt victim compensation disbursement.
Kalawati v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition seeking FIR registration under the SC/ST (POA) Act, holding that no second FIR can be registered for the same incident and that the allegations did not disclose any caste-based offence under the Act.
Mahesh Kumar Yadav v. The State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a street vendor challenging the rights granted to differently-abled vendors, holding he lacked locus standi and his grievance had been duly decided.