Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Dr. B. Sukumar v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking retrospective promotion on grounds of inordinate delay and laches, affirming that stale service claims disturbing settled seniority are barred by law.
Nisha Priya Bhatia v. CPIO, Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Urban Development & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption under Section 24 of the RTI Act for information relating to RAW, dismissing the petition as no corruption or human rights violation was established to override the exemption.
Rajeev Srivastava and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 409, and 120B IPC arising from a commercial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rachana Aswal and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that e-stamp paper does not expire after six months and directed the DDA to execute the conveyance deed using the originally purchased e-stamp paper despite delays caused by the pandemic and the death of a joint purchaser.
Satya Prakash @ Satprakash & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a private dispute after the parties amicably settled through mediation, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Sartaj Singh v. S. Jagjit Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to set aside the abatement of an appeal due to unexplained delay in substituting legal representatives of deceased parties under Order XXII CPC, resulting in dismissal of the appeal as abated.
Mount Carmel School v. Deepika Anand & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a teacher for unauthorized prolonged child care leave, refused to recall a consent settlement, and affirmed that minority schools need no prior government approval for dismissal.
Mohit Agarwal v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the income tax assessment order for violation of natural justice due to inadequate response time and denial of personal hearing, directing a fresh assessment with due opportunity.
Suresh Chand Sharma and Ors. v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 448, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement reached through mediation in a commercial dispute.
Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited v. Sopan Projects
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal cannot review its award on merits under Section 33 of the Arbitration Act, set aside both the original and amended awards for jurisdictional and patent illegality defects, and left parties to seek remedies as per law.
Ishrar Ali v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and divorce between the parties.
Prema Sharma v. Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that an appointment without the essential B.Ed. qualification is illegal and termination without prior permission is valid.
Sri Chand through LRs v. Tirath Raj Vashisht & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of pending civil appeals concerning property disputes by recording and enforcing a voluntary mediation settlement between the parties.
Nihar Gupta v. The State and Ors. & Anr.
Delhi High Court ordered transfer of investigation of a cheating case under Section 420 IPC to the Economic Offence Wing for thorough probe.
Vinod Kumar v. DG CISF
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF to expeditiously decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer and stayed any movement order until such decision.
ALM Industries Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a CBDT circular cannot impose conditions beyond statutory provisions for claiming tax benefits and granted interim relief staying a large tax demand pending statutory remedies.
Praveen Rajan v. Rekha
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of an appeal after parties settled matrimonial disputes and undertook to obtain mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, with waiver of maintenance claims and statutory waiting period.
DR R S GUPTA v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act is maintainable only if the contemnor is found guilty or punished, and dismissed the appeal for lack of such a finding.
Mr. Abhay Kumar Bhargava and Mr. Satyaarth B. Sinha, Advocates v. UNION OF INIDA & ORS. ....
Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide petitioners' claim for notional increment and arrears as a representation in light of Supreme Court and High Court precedents within eight weeks.
V Somaskandan & Ors. v. Sree Swaminatha Swamy Seva Samaj Regd & Ors.
Delhi High Court set aside election process of Sree Swaminatha Swamy Seva Samaj for non-compliance with electoral bye-laws and curtailed nomination time, restraining respondents from acting as Board pending suit disposal.