Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sushil Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that Group-B officers drawing grade pay Rs. 4,800/- by MACP are entitled to Non-Functional Upgradation to grade pay Rs. 5,400/- after four years, overruling the respondents' denial based on promotion status.
Shakti Singh Thakur v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that adverse remarks and downgrading in an APAR based on incidents beyond the reporting period are impermissible and set aside the Accepting Authority’s assessment, directing reconsideration of promotion benefits.
Sh. Mohan Singh v. Lok Sabha Secretariat and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of candidature on medical grounds for a Security Assistant post, holding that medical fitness decisions by competent authority are final and no vested right to appointment arises without clearing medical criteria.
Bhanu Prakash v. Jai Prakash
The High Court upheld the trial and appellate courts' orders dismissing the petitioner's claim to avoid payment of electricity and water charges, holding that relinquishment of property rights does not absolve liability for civic amenities and that jurisdictional objections must be timely raised.
Prabhjot Singh Anand Alias Happy v. State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a rape case, considering the possibility of a landlord-tenant dispute and imposing stringent conditions to protect the investigation.
Akash v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of violent assault and vandalism due to the serious nature of the offence, early stage of investigation, and evasion of arrest.
Dr Sitanshi Sharma v. Dr Achintya Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside the family court's order for lack of adequate hearing opportunity, allowed amendment and condoned delay, and remanded the matter for re-hearing.
GAIL GAS LIMITED v. M/S SHYAM GLASS WORKS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on alleged tampering of metering seals, refusing to interfere with the factual findings and denying condonation of delay due to insufficient cause.
Mohinder Singh v. Bimal Saxena
The Delhi High Court held that a judgment-debtor's one main residential house is exempt from attachment and sale under Section 60(1)(ccc) CPC in execution proceedings, setting aside the lower court's order and directing mediation.
Pavitri Devi and Ors. v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of unauthorized street vendors seeking protection to continue vending in no-vending zones, affirming that only licensed or specially permitted vendors may operate pending a fresh vending plan under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Ajay Chopra v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused purchasers from cheating and forgery charges, holding that no prima facie case existed against them under Sections 420 and 468 IPC at the charge framing stage.
Rohit Chauhan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of DDA Regulations restricting subdivision of plots after 2007 and dismissed the challenge to an internal circular reiterating those regulations, allowing revocation proceedings against a building plan sanctioned in violation thereof to proceed.
M/S GATI INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LIMITED v. ASHWANI SAINI & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte decree due to invalid and contradictory service of summons, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural rules and rebuttable presumption of regularity under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
MS. XXXX v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused under the SC/ST Act due to contradictory evidence, delay in allegations, and lack of prima facie proof of caste-based offence at the charge framing stage.
Court on Its Own Motion v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the State must maintain accurate and updated criminal records to protect fundamental rights, directing adherence to SOPs until technological data synchronization is achieved.
Union Public Service Commission v. Rajender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSC's petition, holding that UPSC's role ends upon forwarding a qualified physically handicapped candidate's case to the concerned Ministry for post allocation, even if the medical board declares unfitness for a specific sub-category.
Punjab National Bank & Ors. v. SC Sapra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Punjab National Bank's appeal and upheld the order directing payment of full pension to an employee where the disciplinary authority did not specify any pension deduction.
Staff Selection Commission and Ors. v. Neha
The High Court directed a fresh medical examination to assess the respondent’s functional fitness for Delhi Police Constable recruitment, emphasizing functional capability over mere medical conditions.
Union of India v. Sh. Shishir Dutt
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting further time in contempt proceedings, holding that failure to comply with Tribunal directions on APAR treatment amounted to non-compliance warranting contempt action.
COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court directed a comprehensive stakeholder consultation on mandatory attendance norms in higher education, balancing educational standards with student welfare and technological changes.