Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Omwati v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking ex gratia payment under the Defence Civilians Medical Aid Fund, holding that mere presumption of death without proof of accident does not satisfy the scheme's eligibility criteria.
Smt Rama Devi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging demolition orders by MCD, granting interim protection to file appeal before the Appellate Tribunal without expressing opinion on merits.
MD v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for repeatedly raping his minor daughter, relying on consistent victim testimony corroborated by DNA and medical evidence, and directed enhanced victim compensation.
Sh Vikas Yadav alias Vikas Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jatin Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Prakash @ Prakash Chand & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Kumar Gaurav 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 arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Indra Rani Sagar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside compulsory retirement imposed on an employee based solely on a coerced admission, directing fresh disciplinary proceedings in compliance with natural justice.
Vijay Pal v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the MCD's rejection of a regularization application for lack of proper notice and hearing, directing reconsideration upon submission of documents.
Pawan Sharma and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court, relying on recent Supreme Court precedents, held that long-serving contractual paramedical staff are entitled to regularization, directing creation of posts and rejecting reliance on procedural bars or outsourcing to deny their rights.
Vinay Aggarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging misappropriation and trademark infringement, holding that no prima facie case was made out to summon the accused.
Suresh Kumar Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s successive anticipatory bail application in a fraud case involving export license scrips, holding that non-cooperation and absconding disentitle bail despite bona fide purchaser claims.
Delhi Development Authority v. Raghav Paswan
The Delhi High Court held that the NCSC can only recommend police action and cannot direct FIR registration under the SC/ST Act, dismissing DDA's petition challenging the NCSC's order.
Dr B S Kushwah Institute of Medical Sciences v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Assessment and Rating Board's disapproval of a medical college's application to increase MBBS seats based on biometric attendance data showing gross faculty deficiency, dismissing the writ petition challenging the decision.
Deepak Pandey v. M/S FIITJEE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding a valid arbitration agreement, limiting judicial scrutiny to existence and leaving arbitrability to the tribunal.
VASU CHEMICALS LLP v. GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED
The Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, only a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed a sole arbitrator, leaving limitation and other objections to the arbitral tribunal.
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD v. UTTEZ DIGITAL INDIA PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator accordingly, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.
S.H. Associates India Pvt. Ltd. v. Bhambri Solar Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court limited its inquiry under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act to a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve the contractual disputes.
Anil Kumar Upadhaya v. UOI and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the conviction under the Border Security Force Act and IPC, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record justified review.
Jeetu Singh Chauhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate honourably acquitted on merits cannot be denied appointment in the SSB on grounds of prior judicial custody or alleged involvement in a criminal case, and quashed the cancellation of his appointment for violating natural justice and constitutional principles.