Delhi High Court
32,111 judgments
Narender Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Staff Selection Commission to appoint the petitioner, who was wrongly debarred, following judicial precedents granting relief to similarly placed candidates.
Usha Gupta v. Income Tax Officer, Ward-36(1) Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without affording the petitioner a reasonable opportunity to respond, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in tax proceedings.
Reenu Ruhela v. Ashwani Kumar Kansal
The Delhi High Court held that no appeal lies under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act against dismissal of a contempt petition without punishment, dismissing the appellant's appeal as not maintainable.
Abhishek Grover v. Pushpa Grover
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a possession suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits subject to costs and strict conditions.
Manoj & Ors. v. Ravinder Yadav and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that absence of formal guardian ad-litem appointment does not invalidate a decree against minors if they were effectively represented without prejudice, upholding a preliminary partition decree of ancestral property.
Sanjana Sharma v. Ashok Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the Family Court, Patiala House Courts lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain the divorce petition as the parties last resided together outside India.
Shri Mahipal Singh Mahavidyalaya v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the NRC’s decision denying recognition to a B.Ed. institution due to procedural lapses and directed fresh consideration after compliance with appellate conditions.
Sanjeev Kumar Mishra v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court held that JNU must provide hostel accommodation to a 100% visually disabled student pursuing a second master's degree, as denial violates the RPWD Act and constitutional equality guarantees.
Shukni Devi & Ors. v. Jaipal Chand & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Tribunal's award determining the deceased's income based on Bihar minimum wages due to lack of cogent evidence proving employment in Delhi, while condoning the delay in filing the appeal.
Mohd. Iqbal v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 135 Indian Evidence Act after the parties amicably settled the dispute through mediation.
Shyama Devi & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the complainant's death and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Commissioner Transport Department v. Gaurav Enterprises
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award's interest rate of 12% per annum, holding the rate was within the Arbitrator's discretion and not liable to be set aside.
State v. Sushil @ Ekka and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition upholding the acquittal of accused in a gang rape and kidnapping case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.
Narendra Kumar v. M S OM Daily Needs Retailing Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit filed without complying with the procedural requirements of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 cannot be transferred to a Commercial Court and rightly returned the plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC.
Sh Vanshaj Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Surendra Sharma & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Varun Bhatia v. State
Delhi High Court set aside charges under Section 509 IPC against petitioner, holding that the use of the words 'Gandi Aurat' without intent to outrage modesty does not prima facie constitute an offence.
Varun Bhatia v. State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed charges under Section 509 IPC against the petitioner, holding that the use of the words 'Gandi Aurat' without indecent intent does not prima facie outrage a woman's modesty.
Deepika v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the termination of a CISF trainee on medical grounds, holding that termination during training must be based on consistent medical evidence and directed reinstatement with back wages.
C.B.I. v. Shyamal Ghosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging remarks against the CBI in a discharge order for lack of opportunity of hearing and emphasized judicial restraint in criticizing investigating agencies.