Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Umang Dureja & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
Food Corporation of India v. Sunita Kumari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed FCI's appeal, holding that employees are not entitled to additional increments under the SIA Scheme for periods before its effective date or without completing requisite service tenure.
Sanjay Kumar and Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Nitin Agarwal v. Amit Agarwal and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous a petition challenging the NCDRC's order directing passport deposit since the petitioner filed a fresh application seeking the same relief.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Pawan Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award assessing 100% functional disability, affirmed insurer's liability despite invalid vehicle documents, and validated compensation for pain, suffering, amenities, and attendant charges with interest.
Ex-Constable S. Jagaoeesan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a 22-year delayed writ petition challenging dismissal from BSF service for unauthorized absence, affirming the primacy of discipline and procedural discretion under the BSF Act.
Arun Sood v. Hardit Kaur & Ors.
A tenant who was never in physical possession cannot challenge an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act; the proper remedy after eviction and sale is under Section 19 for recovery of possession.
Juglal Ram Chander v. Surinder Pal Jain
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must pay use and occupation charges at market rates from the date of an Eviction Order pending final disposal, fixing interim charges and conditioning stay on timely payment.
Brijesh @Birju Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Laxman Singh v. The Director General Central Reserve Police Force & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging dismissal and rejection of a Mercy Petition, holding that prior withdrawal of a writ petition without liberty bars fresh petitions and that rejection of a non-statutory Mercy Petition does not create a fresh cause of action.
Amritraj & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and exercised its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.
Adithyan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment and disclosure of cut-off marks, holding that the petitioner did not qualify the prescribed cut-off and was duly informed thereof.
Yogpal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioners to treat their writ petition challenging the MACP scheme as a representation and allowed the competent authority eight weeks to decide it, dismissing the petition accordingly.
National Highways Authority of India v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal challenging the arbitral award on bank guarantee and interest, affirming the tribunal's jurisdiction and the award's validity under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Raghav Singh v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified the calculation of compensation for loss of estate where the claimant is not financially dependent on the deceased and enhanced the award for the death of an eight-month-old foetus in a motor accident case.
Raghav Magunta v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a money laundering accused, holding that twin conditions under Section 45(1)(ii) PMLA do not apply when the Public Prosecutor does not oppose bail and emphasizing the significance of cooperation and confessional statements.
Vineeta Daulet Singh v. Bikkrama Daulet Singh
The Delhi High Court held that refusal to consent to file the second motion petition for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act does not constitute civil contempt absent wilful disobedience of a court order.
Baldeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's rejection of a delayed compassionate appointment application, emphasizing that such appointments are benevolent reliefs meant for immediate hardship and not a matter of right.
Veeresh Kumar and Anr. v. IIFL Home Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRT's rejection of the petitioners' application to modify a recovery order under the SARFAESI Act, emphasizing that a recalled loan must be fully repaid before possession is stayed.
Manik Ahuja & Anr. v. ICICI Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions by homebuyers seeking to stay bank recovery proceedings and restore credit scores, holding that contractual disputes must be adjudicated by the Debts Recovery Tribunal and insolvency moratorium does not bar recovery against borrowers.