Delhi High Court
94,461 judgments
Sarbaj Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted respondents three weeks to file a delayed counter-affidavit with a conditional cost penalty for non-compliance, balancing procedural fairness and judicial efficiency.
Mohammed Akmam Uddin Ahmed & Ors. v. Commissioner Appeals Customs and Central Excise & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed waiver of mandatory pre-deposit under Section 129E of the Customs Act for poor appellants challenging arbitrary valuation and penalties on seized Agarwood, enabling appeals to be heard on merits.
Mumtiyaj Ali v. SDM Karawal Nagar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed inquiry into allegations of coercion by officials in riot compensation claims and emphasized transparent, fair disbursement under judicial supervision.
Maya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and remanded a dismissed compensation claim back to the Railway Claims Tribunal for adjudication on merits, emphasizing liberal interpretation of limitation in cases of poverty and hardship.
Surender Singh Dalal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed grant of one notional increment for pensionary benefits to a retired Central Government employee, following binding precedent upheld by the Supreme Court.
Shell Brands International AG v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against refusal of a trademark application, holding that objections under Sections 11 and 9(1)(b) require proper substantiation and that filing a user affidavit is discretionary under Rule 27 of the Trade Marks Rules.
MERCK SHARP AND DOHME CORP & ANR. v. NEPTUNE LIFE SCIENCES PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit against Defendant No. 1 in terms of a lawful and binding settlement agreement reached through court mediation, while proceedings against Defendant No. 2 continue.
Leela Gaur v. President General Council Institute of Physically Handicapped & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the appellant was entitled to the revised pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 for Primary Teacher (Senior Scale) as per the 2002 Government of India circular, overruling the subsequent circular that erroneously fixed a lower pay band.
Union of India and Ors. v. Ex JWO Narra Koteshwar Reddy
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the limited scope of writ jurisdiction to interfere with factual findings of tribunals.
Manoj Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties.
Kapil Nehra & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the interest of justice in such cases.
Kalpna v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an order stopping Dearness Relief and recovery from pension without issuing a Show Cause Notice, directing the respondents to follow due procedure before taking final action.
Satish Kumar Kashyap alias Sagar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor girl under the POCSO Act, affirming that partial penetration without semen emission suffices to constitute rape.
MEGA SELFLUBE BEARINGS PVT. LTD. v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 17(1), DELHI
The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned tax reassessment order and notice due to procedural irregularities including insufficient response time and incorrect e-mail communication, directing a fresh examination with adherence to natural justice.
Manoranjan Baishya v. Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging removal from service, holding that the complainant's signatures on the complaints were genuine as verified in Court.
Deepak Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 5-year-old girl, affirming reliance on credible child testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence despite absence of semen.
Bhagwan Adarsh Polytechnic College v. All India Council for Teacher Education
Delhi High Court directed AICTE to process pending applications for approval of new technical institutions for 2023-24 academic session without delay, without quashing the challenged moratorium provisions.
R.S. Dagar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of ex parte departmental enquiry and compulsory retirement of a CISF officer for wilful absence despite medical claims, emphasizing proper service efforts and limited judicial interference in disciplinary punishments.
Mamta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a female accused in a murder case who had been in custody for eight months despite prior absconding, imposing conditions to ensure trial attendance and prevent interference.
Bijender Singh and Ors. v. The Director-General
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' representation seeking ACP/MACP benefits within eight weeks, ensuring timely administrative action without adjudicating entitlement.