Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Kalu Ram v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disability pension is payable when a disability is aggravated by government service, quashing the denial of pension to a BSF personnel suffering from severe depressive disorder.
M/S Corporate Infotech Private Limited v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that OEM authorization certificates required under special tender conditions are to be submitted post-award, not with the bid, and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to the tender award.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Ashish & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award assessing a student claimant’s future earnings based on notional income and accepted a 75% permanent disability certificate despite wheelchair confinement.
Umesh Kumar Verma v. Union of India Ministry of Power
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that disciplinary and related disputes pending before the Industrial Tribunal preclude writ jurisdiction, requiring exhaustion of statutory remedies before seeking judicial intervention.
Shivam Shukla v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a murder case, holding that a strong prima facie case and eyewitness identification outweigh the petitioner’s prolonged incarceration and contradictions in witness testimony.
Hemant Kumar & Anr. v. State 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 between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Deepak & Ors. v. 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 between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajesh Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority of BSF officers promoted through LDCE must be fixed from the date of result declaration as per DoPT OM 1978, not from the date of joining training, and quashed the impugned seniority list.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Bal Kishan
The Delhi High Court held that a substitute daily wager not completing 240 days of service is not entitled to retrenchment benefits or regularization under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the order granting partial back wages and regularization.
Shri Hukam Chand and Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging unauthorized construction and illegal activity on a property found to have valid municipal and pollution control licenses.
Masjid Noori Jamia Arabia Nurululoom and Welfare Society v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as premature, directing that no action be taken against the petitioner’s property without a recommendation from the Religious Committee and after issuing requisite notice.
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the National Medical Commission's reduction of MBBS seats due to persistent deficiencies and denied interim relief to admit additional students pending compliance.
Vikaramjeet Rana v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Manisha Rana
The Delhi High Court held that interim rent maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act can be modified or ceased when the aggrieved woman acquires alternate accommodation and is financially independent.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. The State; Ritu Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a complainant’s appeal against acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 Cr.P.C., remanding the case for retrial due to non-service of summons and ensuring the complainant’s right to a fair trial.
Jai Kumar Gupta v. Kamal Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to recall the quashing of an FIR based on alleged violation of a family settlement, holding that such recall is impermissible under Section 362 Cr.P.C. and that violations must be pursued through civil or arbitration remedies.
Ravinder Mandal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a child sexual assault case due to material contradictions in testimony and doubtful forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for reliable and corroborative proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Mohammad Talha v. M/S KARIM HOTELS PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court modified an interim injunction restraining use of 'GULSHAN-E-KARIM', allowing use subject to a prominent disclaimer to prevent consumer confusion with the registered 'KARIM' trademark.
Farhana Sami v. Dynamik Developers Pvt Ltd
The High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to amend the Written Statement after trial commencement, holding that no due diligence was shown to justify the amendment under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Keshav @ Sonu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that the stabbing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation or intent to cause death.
Vijay Rajak v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate merely named in an FIR related to matrimonial offences but neither charge-sheeted nor tried cannot be declared unsuitable for CISF appointment under MHA guidelines, quashing the cancellation of his provisional appointment.