Delhi High Court
63,782 judgments
Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre of Ch. Aishi Ram Batra Public Charitable Trust v. Batra Hospital Employees Union
The Delhi High Court upheld that Batra Hospital is covered by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 and not exempt as a charitable institution under section 32(v)(c), affirming the union's locus standi and espousal of the dispute.
Arjun Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to extend benefits granted in earlier writ petitions to similarly situated petitioners who were not parties to those petitions, correcting the erroneous limitation imposed by the respondents.
Col. Sony Sharma and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging Army promotion policies for women officers, holding that the petitioners have an equally efficacious remedy before the Armed Forces Tribunal and courts cannot direct policy framing.
Ashok Aggarwal v. M/S Sesame Foods Pvt Ltd
The High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summons under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that defences like issuance of cheque as security must be proved at trial and not at the summons stage.
Sh Aqueel Ud Din v. Delhi Wakf Board
The Delhi High Court upheld the Wakf Board's possession decree over a mosque property, ruling that wakf properties are exempt from limitation and adverse possession claims, affirming the Board's custodial rights.
Leela Devi v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s representation during the mandated survey of street vendors under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, without granting further relief.
Satya Narayan v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination by a specialized medical board for a CAPF recruitment candidate declared medically unfit, holding the board's decision final and binding.
Rakesh & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under IPC sections 452, 323, 324, 354, and 34 based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Creative Arts Education Society v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices under Section 148A(b) are valid if limitation has not expired and directed the Assessing Officer to consider earlier AYs’ proceedings, provide a personal hearing, and pass a speaking order before finalizing reassessment for AY 2019-20.
Devender Singh v. Land and Building Department
Delhi High Court set aside rejection of alternative plot allotment claim based on ancestral property in extended abadi, directing reconsideration after hearing and document production.
Anurag Goel v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court confirmed anticipatory bail for the petitioner accused of forgery-related offences, emphasizing lack of prima facie evidence and imposing conditions to ensure investigation cooperation.
Gyanender Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving forgery and conspiracy under IPC sections 463, 467, 468, 471, 120B, 420, and 34 on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, invoking its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
GOVT OF NCT DELHI & ORS. v. DR HEMRAJ SINGH & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Tribunal order granting increments and pension revisions to employees retiring on June 30 or December 31, holding the issue settled by the Supreme Court judgment in Director (Admn. and HR) KPTCL & Ors. vs. C.P. Mundinamani & Ors.
M/S Mahesh Construction v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of a contractor, holding that courts cannot reappraise evidence under Section 34 and that arbitral tribunals have power to award interest and accept waiver of contractual conditions based on employer's instructions.
Ram Niwas v. Rajni Singhal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the right to cross-examine a witness cannot be closed merely due to the opposing party's witness absence, modifying the Trial Court's procedural directions accordingly.
BIR SINGH DECEASED THROUGH LRS A. ANUJ YADAV B. SANJAY YADAV v. GAON SABHA VILLAGE KAPASHERA & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s possession rights over land reserved as Kayami under the consolidation scheme, directing that possession shall not be disturbed without due process of law.
Rizwan v. State
The Delhi High Court extended the interim bail of the petitioner for 10 more days on medical grounds, allowing time for surgery that could not be conducted earlier.
Suresh v. Rakhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to the Family Court's maintenance order, holding that the maintenance amount was reasonably assessed based on the appellant's income and dependents.
Ajay Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that urbanization extinguishes Bhumidari rights under the DLR Act, directing the petitioner to seek title in Civil Court and maintaining possession status quo temporarily.
AL AMANATH HAJ SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Minority Affairs to communicate reasons for Haj quota ineligibility, allowed petitions of compliant HGOs, clarified GST disputes are outside Ministry's jurisdiction, and ordered quota allocation as per Haj Policy 2023.