Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Paminder Gujral & Ors. v. Kiranjit Gujral & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pending probate proceedings and an earlier suit do not warrant stay of a partition suit under Section 10 or Section 151 CPC as the subject matters are not identical and inherent powers cannot override express statutory provisions.
Sunil Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that denial of promotion based on uncommunicated below benchmark ACRs violates natural justice and directed retrospective promotion with benefits.
Rajendra Kumar Sharma v. University of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularisation of ad hoc services, holding that temporary appointments without due process do not confer a right to permanent employment or benefits.
Subhash Batra v. Vijay Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed revision to release the petitioner convicted under Section 138 NI Act for the period of sentence already served following an amicable settlement and payment of compensation.
Vivek Borar v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the petitioners' bail applications on merits in accordance with law, restraining coercive action meanwhile, without granting bail itself.
Dr. Ompal Shokeen v. The Indian Law Institute & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking alteration of examination timings for a judicial officer, holding that examination schedules cannot be individualized absent a legal right.
Govind Ram Singhal v. Govt. NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act cheque dishonor case, holding that the complainant failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt after the accused rebutted statutory presumptions.
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr
Delhi High Court dismisses writ petition challenging rejection of excise license due to pending criminal investigations, directing petitioner to pursue statutory appeal under the Delhi Excise Act, 2009.
Anita @ Kallo v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case holding that recovery from co-accused cannot be clubbed to determine commercial quantity, thus Section 37 rigours do not apply when only intermediate quantity is recovered from the accused.
Arif Samir Pappi v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on medical grounds for the petitioner’s minor son suffering from Thalassemia, subject to conditions ensuring compliance and non-interference.
Ten Design Group Limited v. Ramesh Chandra and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that respondents cannot withhold 26% of the settlement amount as TDS without contractual or legal basis and directed release of the entire amount to the petitioner.
Hom Karan v. State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under section 13(1)(c) P.C. Act and section 409 IPC despite variation in sanction order, emphasizing the sufficiency of prior sanction and prima facie material at charge framing stage.
Arun Kumar v. The Chairman, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner’s claim for appointment against vacancies arising after the expiry of the waiting list, holding that the selection process cannot be kept open-ended and candidates below the cut-off are not entitled to appointment.
Vasudha Shukla v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld a university's authority to prescribe and enforce minimum SGPA and CGPA passing criteria, dismissing a student's appeal for award of degree despite failing to meet these academic standards.
Pradeep Singh Rawat v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that reversal of promotion without following the sealed cover procedure was improper and directed reconsideration for ad hoc promotion due to delay in pending criminal proceedings.
Ram Kishan & Anr. v. Shiv Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held Respondent No. 1 guilty of civil contempt for willfully disobeying a consent order incorporating a compromise deed regarding property reconstruction, affirming the binding nature of such orders and directing compliance with detailed reconstruction and cost-sharing obligations.
Kritika Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration passed without independent consideration and held that delay in filing appeal should have been condoned, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and procedural fairness in tax matters.
Dilip Kumar Sah v. Parshotam Alias Purshotam Lal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that contributory negligence cannot be presumed without a plea and awarded compensation for future prospects to a permanently disabled claimant in a motor accident case.
State v. Sachin @ Shakti
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's lenient sentence awarded to a young first-time offender who pleaded guilty to attempted murder and arms offences, dismissing the State's appeal for harsher punishment.
Yunus Khan v. Haryana Roadways
The Delhi High Court held that non-renewal of a fixed-term contract does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, and thus protections under Sections 25G and 25H do not apply, setting aside reinstatement and back wages awarded to the workman.