Delhi High Court
30,090 judgments
Vikas v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case, holding that refusal to participate in TIP is not substantive evidence and bail in serious offences must be granted judiciously with appropriate conditions.
Riaz Ali v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the pay fixation dispute back to the Central Administrative Tribunal for fresh consideration of the petitioner's specific relief, restraining salary recovery pending final decision.
Dr V K Kadam v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that delay alone in issuing a chargesheet in disciplinary proceedings does not warrant quashing unless prejudice is shown, and upheld the Tribunal's order directing expeditious completion of proceedings.
Narender Singh v. Lalit Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the registered owner to pay compensation in a motor accident claim despite his acquittal in criminal proceedings and unproven claims of prior vehicle sale.
Gyaneshwar Aggarwal v. Union Bank of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing removal of borrower's goods from auctioned property to ensure peaceful possession of the purchaser, subject to any future orders in pending challenges to the auction.
Prof. Ajay Tiwari v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a professor found guilty of sexual harassment, affirming that procedural fairness was observed and that power imbalance in teacher-student relationships negates consent as a defense.
Punjab National Bank v. Sneh Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank employee for fraud, limiting judicial interference in disciplinary findings and restoring the punishment reduced by the Single Judge.
Anil Gupta @ Ram Kishore v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 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.
Shreejikrupa Project Limited v. Telecommunication Consultants India Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld the tendering authority's decision to declare Respondent No.2 techno-commercially qualified based on a valid green building certificate, dismissing the petition challenging the contract award for lack of mala fide or arbitrariness.
Jindal Exports and Imports Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 13(1), Delhi
Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and orders issued beyond prescribed timelines and without mandatory officer details, emphasizing strict procedural compliance under the Income Tax Act.
Syngenta Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court held that the requirement of plurality of inventions in the parent application applies only when a divisional application is filed to remedy an objection, not when filed suo moto, and that plurality may be disclosed in specifications beyond claims, referring key questions to a Division Bench.
Sub Maj Narinder Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition to cancel a transfer order of an army personnel nearing retirement to ensure timely completion of pension formalities and course attendance.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-6, New Delhi v. Network Programme India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings cannot be initiated merely on audit objections or change of opinion without tangible material, quashing the reassessment in respect of capital work-in-progress write-off.
Vijay Pal Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of forgery charges against the respondent, affirming that forgery requires the accused to be the maker of a false document and that procedural safeguards were complied with during charge alteration.
Sunil Kumar Agarwal v. Air Force School and Anr
Dismissal of a private school employee without prior approval of the Directorate of Education under Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 is illegal, warranting compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
Pure Diets India Limited v. Lokmangal Agro Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that Clause 15.[7] of the Supply Agreement did not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rihan @ Noor Mohammad v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/506 IPC and POCSO Act in a rare case where the complainant and accused married, settled disputes, and have minor children, emphasizing the welfare of children and interest of justice.
Manish Jain v. Reserve Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the classification of the petitioner’s bank accounts as fraud for failure to provide an opportunity of hearing, affirming that natural justice must be observed before such classification under RBI Master Directions.
Cairnhill CGPE Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging an order under Section 163 of the Income Tax Act after the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal quashed the impugned order, holding that such petitions are not maintainable post-tribunal order.
Sumiran Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a transfer order, directing the petitioner to join the posting and submit a representation to be considered as per official guidelines.