Delhi High Court
33,261 judgments
Sanju Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of casual workers' claim for regularization, affirming that casual employment without due process does not confer a right to permanent absorption under Articles 14 and 16.
Malini Chaudhri v. Ranjit Chaudhri & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a divorced daughter is not entitled to maintenance under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and dismissed her appeal challenging the rejection of her maintenance claim by the Family Court.
Bhutani and Company Private Limited v. Vias Dev
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order allowing the plaintiff to file additional documents with replication in a commercial suit, emphasizing the plaintiff’s right to answer the defence before issues are framed and the necessity of reasonable cause for non-disclosure.
Silica Udyog India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the OMCs' eligibility criteria restricting multiple bids from related manufacturing units in LPG cylinder tenders as a reasonable and non-arbitrary policy measure aligned with market realities and public interest.
Himanshu Kumar & Ors. v. The Union Public Service Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition seeking disclosure of UPSC Preliminary Examination answer keys and marks is maintainable before it and not barred by the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, as such disclosure does not constitute a recruitment dispute.
Santosh Pandey v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a defamation FIR under Section 509 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
DD Global Capital Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. M/S S E Investments Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award confirming that a loan restructuring agreement's arbitration clause governs disputes including prior loans, and rejected challenges to arbitrator appointment and limitation.
Shashank Jadon v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder and robbery, holding that credible prosecution evidence and conduct indicating witness tampering justified denial of bail.
Sandhya Malik v. Col Satender Malik
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on the ground of cruelty due to mental cruelty including parental alienation but set aside the decree on desertion for lack of continuous abandonment.
Amarjeet Singh v. Mohan Dass Talreja
The High Court upheld the substitution of the deceased landlord's son as legal representative in eviction proceedings based on a registered will, dismissing the tenant's challenge.
Jasbeer v. Nishta Dawar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking annulment of marriage on fraud grounds, holding that misrepresentations about profession and business prospects do not constitute fraud under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Vidya Devi
The Delhi High Court held that the National Lok Adalat settlement applied only to one appeal, rendering the other award final and enforceable, and dismissed the petition seeking modification of the Lok Adalat order.
Ujjwal Shori v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eligibility criteria requiring completion of last two years of schooling in Delhi for medical admissions under Delhi Quota, distinguishing exceptional cases warranting relaxation and encouraging legislative review for fortuitous circumstances.
Ranveer & Anr v. Rakesh Chaudhary & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that compensation in motor accident claims must apply the multiplier based on the deceased's age and include future prospects with interest awarded on the entire amount, enhancing the claimants' compensation accordingly.
Riddhima Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that forum non conveniens applies to writ proceedings and jurisdiction cannot be founded solely on the respondent’s office location.
Pallavi Mohan alias Pallavi Menon v. Raghu Menon
The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day limitation period under the Family Courts Act overrides the 90-day period under the Hindu Marriage Act for appeals from Family Court divorce decrees, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Arunoday Singh.
Vikas Ahlawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of a CISF Head Constable for unauthorized absence despite medical fitness and denied relief, emphasizing strict discipline and limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.
Surender Mann v. State Through SHO
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to an accused under MCOCA, holding that multiple charge sheets against the syndicate suffice for applicability and the twin conditions for bail were not met on the material before the Court.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Mahadev @ Sharad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition upholding the acquittal of accused in a rape and illegal confinement case due to lack of conclusive evidence and contradictions in the prosecution's case.
Niharika Ghosh @ Niharika Kundu v. Shankar Ghosh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a highly qualified and employed wife seeking maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that a spouse with earning capacity and actual income is not entitled to maintenance.