Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
CEC-CICI JV & Ors. v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application to file voluminous additional documents late in a commercial suit, holding that they failed to establish reasonable cause for non-disclosure with the plaint as mandated under Order XI CPC and the Commercial Courts Act.
State v. Hari Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application to condone a 27-year delay in filing an appeal against acquittal in a 1984 riots case, emphasizing the need for reasonable explanation and finality in criminal proceedings.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Kundan Singh & Ors.
The High Court allowed the prosecution's petition to recall witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to prove signatures of a deceased person, emphasizing the right to a fair trial and ensuring a just decision.
Deepak Rijhwani v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 287 and 337 IPC following a voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Yashpal @ Sanjeev & 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 based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dharam Pal Dhall v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a condition in an ex gratia scheme requiring withdrawal of all litigation against the employer as a precondition for payment is arbitrary, unlawful, and violative of fundamental rights, directing payment to the petitioner’s legal representative.
Hari Prasad Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court directed the Border Road Organization to decide the petitioners' pending representation on pay commission implementation within eight weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Vandana Goswami v. Pooja Arora
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer and consolidation of two partition suits pending in Rohini Courts with a related suit pending before it to ensure unified adjudication of family inheritance disputes.
Hoshiyar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of candidature due to biometric mismatch after verifying that the petitioner’s thumb impression did not match despite use of a proper biometric machine.
Vikram Lal v. Pooja
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting custody of a two-year-old child to the mother while allowing the father visitation rights, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount.
Banashri Guha Neogi and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of 'special allowance' from pay fixation on deputation to Debts Recovery Tribunals, ruling that pay fixation is governed by DoPT O.M. 17.06.2010 which does not include special allowance as part of basic pay.
Ultratech Cement Ltd. v. Maxout Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court clarified that winding up petitions transferred to the NCLT must be treated as applications for initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the IBC before liquidation.
Yogesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed the medical board's rejection of the petitioner on hypertension grounds for non-compliance with mandatory medical examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.
Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs expedited clinical trials and medicine procurement for rare disease patients, emphasizing continuous treatment and effective use of government funds despite lack of formal drug approvals.
Ria Raj v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition by making a mediated settlement on custody and visitation rights of minor children an order of the Court, emphasizing the enforceability of such agreements under Article 226.
Shakeel Ahmad v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court held that a Research Assistant performing teaching duties at Jamia Millia Islamia qualifies as a "teacher" under the university's statute and regulations, entitling him to retire at 65 years instead of 60.
Capital Land Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. M/s Shaheed Memorial Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit alleging fraudulent shareholding cannot be dismissed under Order XII Rule 6 CPC without clear admissions, emphasizing that share transfer proof extends beyond transfer deeds to statutory company records.
Surpreet Singh Alias Rishu v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under IPC sections 285, 336, and 337 following an amicable settlement between the parties and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikash Mathur v. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the DRT's order under SARFAESI Act, holding that statutory remedies must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Kundan Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. for further cross-examination, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a just decision by exercising wide discretion to summon witnesses at any stage.