Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Amit Kumar Meena v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to submit a representation and the respondents to decide it within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition challenging an office memorandum without adjudicating on merits.
Abdul @ Natiya & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the deceased's death due to septicemia was a consequence of stab injuries inflicted by the appellants.
M/S POONAM BACKLIWAL v. MANGILAL RIKHABCHAND HUF
The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of an eviction petition with liberty to file afresh does not bar the tenant from raising objections to any fresh eviction petition filed by the landlord.
Sudhir Sood v. M/s. Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the broker substantially complied with the MoU terms and is entitled to commission on land acquisitions despite price escalations, dismissing the purchaser's claim for damages and rejecting limitation plea.
Bablu v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that serious allegations and consistent victim testimony preclude bail at this stage.
Vivek College of Ayurvedic Science and Hospital v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Union of India's faculty compliance requirements under Regulation 26 as a valid criterion for denying AYUSH college admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing procedural fairness and the need for substantive evidence.
Satish Mishra v. Deepak
The Delhi High Court upheld that a suit accompanied by an application for urgent interim relief is exempt from mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and thus the plaint cannot be rejected on that ground.
Manish Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer within four weeks and extended his joining period, dismissing the writ petition without quashing the transfer order.
Manoj Saini v. The Principal Jagannath International School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed admission of an EWS student found eligible through a computerized draw of lots, enforcing the Right to Education Act's provisions.
Mandeep Singh Bindra and Ors. v. Directorate of Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that financial difficulties do not justify withholding salaries and directed Guru Harkrishan Public School to pay outstanding salaries and arrears with applicable Dearness Allowance without delay.
Vodafone Mauritius Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax Circle International Tax 3 (1) (1), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a Tax Residency Certificate is not conclusive proof of residential status and directed the Assessing Officer to provide relevant material to the petitioner before denying treaty benefits or asserting jurisdiction.
Master Neelabh Satapathy & Anr. v. Prudence School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed issuance of school leaving certificates upon part payment of fees and mandated educational authorities to assist in government school admissions.
Kuldeep Singh & Ors. v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
Kanta Devi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow the petitioner to vend at the permitted zone strictly in accordance with her Certificate of Vending and its terms, including time restrictions.
Arcelormittal India Pvt Ltd v. JSC OGCC Kazstroyservice
The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte decree in favor of the plaintiff for recovery under a corporate guarantee, affirming jurisdiction, limitation, and non-enforceability of foreign interim orders.
Raj Kumari v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow a street vendor to vend peacefully at her designated site strictly in accordance with her valid Certificate of Vending and its terms.
D. B. Madan v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that an employee acquitted after full trial and whose departmental charge sheet was quashed is entitled to full pay and pension benefits for the suspension period, overruling the bank's denial based on 'benefit of doubt' acquittal.
Rajvir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed issuance of Vigilance Clearance to an AIS officer pending an inconclusive Preliminary Enquiry, enabling him to attend an international certification course.
Yash Mehta & Anr. v. Yash Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking a restraint order in a specific performance suit, holding that the appellants failed to establish a prima facie case due to cancellation of the collaboration agreement and lack of possession.
Daeyoung Jung v. Bar Council of India
Delhi High Court held that a duly qualified foreign national from a country permitting Indian citizens to practice law is entitled to enrolment as an advocate under Section 24(1)(a) of the Advocates Act, 1961, and Bar Council of India cannot refuse enrolment on extraneous grounds.