Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
N v. The Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted a minor girl to undergo medical termination of pregnancy and held that RMPs need not disclose the minor's identity in mandatory POCSO reports upon request, harmonizing privacy rights with reporting obligations.
Surya Dev Rana & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that the pay fixation multiplier under the 2008 Rules applies to the existing basic pay in the pre-revised scale, with upgraded grade pay added thereafter, rejecting the petitioners' claim for applying the multiplier to the upgraded pay scale.
M/S Ratan Kumar Singh v. Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting without prior show cause notice violates natural justice and directed lifting of blacklisting upon deposit of security, emphasizing proportionality and fair hearing in tender-related blacklisting.
Samir Saran v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to grant mandatory personal hearing under Section 144B(6)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, directing a fresh assessment after affording such hearing.
Capt. D.B. Mathur v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that the 1991 Circular on pay fixation for re-employed commissioned officers did not override the fundamental pay linkage rule and was withdrawn by the 1996 Circular, thus denying pay re-fixation to a permanently commissioned officer.
Royal Digital Cable and Communication Pvt. Ltd. v. Star India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging TDSAT's interim orders permitting disconnection of signals based on prima facie audit findings of non-compliance under TRAI Regulations, holding that such matters are within TDSAT's jurisdiction and not amenable to interference under Article 227.
Dharanidhar Karimojji v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking regulation of digital lending platforms, holding that the RBI has enacted an adequate regulatory framework to protect borrowers and that further government action is underway.
National Highway Authority of India v. M/S SSANGYONG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on grounds of public policy and patent illegality, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Pawan & Anr v. State (CBI)
The Delhi High Court granted regular suspension of sentence to appellant Pawan pending appeal, relying on parity with co-accused and the fact that he had served over 50% of his sentence.
Radha Charan Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed fresh consideration of the petitioner's representation for Compassionate Allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, setting aside the impugned order that merely reiterated dismissal justification.
Sadruddin & Anr. v. Qutabidin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite hearing and disposal of an interim injunction application and maintain status quo to prevent prejudice from ongoing illegal construction.
ALTF SPACES PRIVATE LIMITED v. HOMESTORE18
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a valid arbitration clause incorporated in electronically agreed Terms of Use, affirming the enforceability of such clauses and the court's jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators.
Ranjit Singh Sethi v. Ranbir Singh Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the impleadment of the deceased's second wife as a necessary party in a partition suit due to her claimed interest under a Will.
Accurate Freight Logistics and Ors. v. Avon Logistics and Shipping
The Delhi High Court upheld the strict 120-day time limit under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, refusing to condone delay in filing a written statement despite non-supply of plaint with summons served via WhatsApp.
Akhilesh Arya v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act but reduced his life sentence to the period already served, emphasizing the credibility of child testimony and medical evidence despite minor inconsistencies.
M/S Neelkanth Travels v. Mohan Lal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a stationary vehicle parked for its intended use is considered 'in use' under the Employees’ Compensation Act, making the insurer liable to pay compensation, while the employer alone is liable for penalty on default.
Sachin Kumar Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation for increment and financial benefits within four weeks and communicate a reasoned decision.
Sarthak Sachdeva v. Karishma Chadha
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of a divorce petition to a joint petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act following amicable settlement, directing the Family Court to waive the six-month waiting period and proceed with mutual consent divorce.
Tapan Choudhury v. The Central Public Information Officer and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CIC order, holding that the information under the RTI Act was adequately provided and disputes over similar company names are to be resolved through civil litigation.
Mohan Prasad (Since Deceased) through his LRs Yogesh & Ors. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed administrative and infrastructural reforms to address delays in consumer dispute redressal forums while deferring appointments pending Supreme Court orders.