Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Jitender Paliwal and Ors. v. Ajay Maurya
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Employees’ Compensation Act to an electrician injured during employment, condoning delay in claim filing and affirming employer-employee relationship on evidence.
Ex Sgt Ashok Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to furnish required documents and the respondents to pass a speaking order on the pro rata pension claim, without granting immediate relief.
Ankit Chauhan v. Rekha Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of leave to defend in a summary suit under Order 37 CPC where the defendant's defence was found to be frivolous and no substantial triable issue was raised.
Pankaj Oswal v. Vikas Pahwa
The Delhi High Court held that statements made by advocates during judicial proceedings enjoy absolute privilege and are immune from defamation suits, dismissing the plaintiff's claim against a senior advocate for alleged defamatory remarks made in court.
Telecom Watchdog v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the CBI's closure of investigation without FIR registration in a telecom tender corruption complaint, directing departmental action and compliance with procedural mandates under Lalita Kumari.
Seven Star Dot Com Pvt. Ltd. v. Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order vacating the interim stay against signal disconnection due to the appellant's substantial non-compliance with regulatory requirements and under-declaration of subscribers.
Sudhir Sahni v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges under POCSO due to inconsistencies in prosecutrix's testimony, doubtful medical evidence, and questionable forensic sample handling, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Sonali Karwasra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory framework for electronic monitoring and enforcement of traffic violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and its 2019 amendment, dismissing the PIL while directing strict compliance with existing rules and procedures.
Wajid & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a private property dispute, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Lalit Narayan v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an internal candidate appointed to a post within the same department cannot be appointed on deputation and must be treated as direct recruitment, directing correction of the appointment letter and granting consequential benefits.
Biswaroop Roy Chowdhyury v. Delhi Medical Council
The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Medical Council's expert opinion sought by police is not an adjudicatory order and dismissed the writ petition challenging it, emphasizing that the question of medical practice and negligence is to be decided at trial.
Forever Toy Traders Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and dismissed petitions by toy traders challenging mandatory BIS certification as frivolous personal interest litigations misusing PIL jurisdiction.
M/S INTERMOLDE INDIA v. M/S SUPREME INDUSTRIES LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the Executing Court lacks jurisdiction under Order 21 CPC to impose daily costs for delay in compliance of an undertaking and set aside such cost orders.
Chandra Prakash Goyal v. State Through Chief Secretariat & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354(A), 509, and 323 IPC on the ground of an amicable family settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the court process.
Ajay Kumar Gupta v. Anita and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of penalty on the employer for unjustified delay in payment of compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, dismissing the appeal and refusing to condone delay in filing.
DD Gears Employees Union v. DD Gears Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that employees must first exhaust statutory remedies under the Industrial Disputes Act and related laws before seeking writ relief for illegal closure and non-payment of dues.
MR. Anshul Bharti & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine mutual settlement and divorce decree.
Suraj @ Juganu v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal directing concurrent running of sentences under Section 427(1) CrPC for convictions arising from different FIRs, balancing legal principles with the appellant's conduct and socio-economic background.
S G Parashar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the increase in retirement age recommended by the 5th Pay Commission does not apply to NCUI employees without formal amendment of service rules, dismissing the appeal seeking extension of service beyond 58 years.
Vinay Kumar Mishra v. Central Bureau of Narcotics
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a narcotic drugs case involving Ayurvedic medicines containing medicinal opium, holding that the NDPS Act applies in addition to the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and that the bar on bail under Section 37 NDPS Act does not apply to intermediate quantity possession.